Cr.Misc. NO. M23340 of 2008 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Cr.Misc. NO. M23340 of 2008 DATE OF DECISION : 29.1.2009 Mahesh ......PETITIONER VERSUS State of Haryana ......RESPONDENTS PRESENT: Mr.Rahul Rathore, Advocate Mr. SS Goripuria, DAG, Hry Mr.Raja Sharma, Advocate M.M.S.BEDI,J. The petitioner seeks the concession of regular bail in a case registered at the instance of Hisham Singh alleging that Anuradha, who was married to non petitioner Kunal had been murdered by her husband in connivance with his friends. A sum of Rs.50,000/- was allegedly paid to hire Raju to commit the murder. So far as the petitioner is concerned, he is alleged to have suggested Kunal how to get rid of the deceased. The only circumstantial evidence, which is available against the petitioner is that he is an attesting witness to the marriage of Kunal with Anuradha. Kunal is alleged to have made a disclosure statement before Dr.Baldev Raj that the petitioner had helped him. It will be a moot point during trial whether an admission of an accomplice is relevant to foist the criminal liability. Without expression of any opinion on merits of the case, it is sufficient to observe that the petitioner has been in custody since 24.4.2008. The material witnesses to establish the circumstantial evidence have already been examined. Chances of tampering with the evidence are Cr.Misc. NO. M23340 of 2008 -2- remote. The main allegations are against Raju and Kunal. The petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail bonds in the sum of Rs.1.00 lac with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court. The surety should be a person residing in the jurisdiction of the trial court as the petitioner happens to be a resident of Delhi as is apparent from the address given in the petition. January 29 ,2008 ( M.M.S.BEDI ) TSM JUDGE