In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh Criminal Misc. No.M-33872 of 2009 (O&M) Date of decision: 29.3.2010 Ranjit Kaur and another ......Petitioners Versus State of Punjab .......Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SABINA Present: Mr.GBS Dhillon, Advocate for Mr.J.S.Dhaliwal, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr.Amandeep Singh Rai, AAG, Punjab. **** SABINA, J. This petition has been filed under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 165 dated 27.10.2009, under Sections 406, 498-A, 420, 120-B of the Indian Penal Code at Police Dakha, District Ludhiana. At the time of issuance of notice of motion the following order was passed by this Court on 1.12.2009:- “ Counsel heard. Amritpal Kaur daughter of Harnek Singh, was married with Harmeet Singh, son of the petitioners on June 28th, 2008. Amritpal Kaur is a Canadian citizen. It was alleged by the complainant that sufficient dowry was given to the petitioners and their son at the time of their marriage. Amritpal Kaur sponsored Harmeet Singh to visit Canada. On the basis of said sponsorship Harmeet Criminal Misc. No.M-33872 of 2009 (O&M) -2- Singh got visa and reached Canada on February 18th, 2009. He deserted Amritpal Kaur. Amritpal Kaur filed complaint (Annexure P-5) on September 18th, 2009 duly supported by affidavit dated August 17th, 2009 (Annexure P-6) in Canada. Notice of motion for 16.12.2009.” After hearing learned counsel for the parties I am of the opinion that the present petition deserves to be allowed. Admittedly, Amritpal Kaur was married with Harmeet Singh and she sponsored Harmeet Singh to Canada. Both Amritpal Kaur and Harmeet Singh are residing in Canada, whereas, FIR has been lodged by Harnek Singh, father of Amritpal Kaur against Harmeet Singh and his parents. The petitioners had helped the complainant to get his daughter married with Harmeet Singh. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of this case, this petition is allowed. In the event of arrest, the petitioners be admitted to bail subject to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioners are directed to join investigation as and when required by the Investigating Officer and shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence and shall not leave the country without prior permission of the Court. (SABINA) JUDGE March 29, 2010 anita