Crl. Misc. No.M-22810 of 2011 (O&M) Ajaib Singh and another Vs. State of Punjab and another Present : Mr. Hardip Singh, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. S.S. Gill, D.A.G., Punjab. Mr. B.P.S. Virk, Advocate for the respondent No.2. ******* AJAY TEWARI, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C. for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.61 dated 24.06.2011 registered under Sections 406, 498-A IPC at Police Station Banur, District Patiala. On 29.07.2011 the following contention was noticed:- “Learned counsel has argued that petitioners are parents-in-law. All the recoveries have been made and they are very interested that the matrimonial dispute between their son and his wife is amicably settled. ” Today the parties to the marriage are present. A limited agreement has come about whereby the petitioners have agreed to pay a sum of `2500/- p.m. to the respondent No.2 on account of interim maintenance to keep the body and soul together subject to the outcome of the petition under Section 125 Cr.P.C. filed by the respondent No.2. Learned counsel for the parties are agreed that with the passage of time there may be softening of attitudes and it is hoped that the marriage may be rehabilitated. With this hope this Court has proceeded with the present petition. Crl. Misc. No.M-22810 of 2011 (O&M) -2- It is agreed that the petitioners shall pay the said amount in the bank account of the respondent No.2 by the 20th of every month. The first payment will be paid on 20th January, 2012. In the circumstances, subject to the above said condition, I deem it appropriate to grant bail to the petitioners. Ordered accordingly. In the event of arrest of the petitioners, they shall be released on bail to the satisfaction of the Investigating Officer subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. Petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) September 15, 2011 JUDGE ashish