Cr.Misc. M 24904 of 2010 1 IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYNA AT CHANDIGARH. Cr.Misc. M 24904 of 2010 Date of decision:2.12.2010 Dr. Tajinder Pal Singh Petitioner vs. State of Punjab Respondent Present: Mr. Ashok Gupta, Advocate. Mr. Abhishek Chautala, AAG, Pb Mr. Pushpinder Kaushik, Advocate. M.M.S.BEDI,J. The petitioner seeks the concession of pre-arrest bail in a case, registered at the instance of his wife kusum, alleging that the petitioner had treated her with cruelty and assaulted her on different occasions besides retaining the dowry articles. The matter was sent to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre. It has been informed that the matter has been amicably settled and that the complainant and petitioner have finally agreed to part company by obtaining divorce by mutual consent. Lump sum amount of maintenance has already been settled. The petitioner has undertaken to pay a sum of Rs.5,000/- per month for the minor child, who will remain in custody of the complainant. The first installment of the lump sum amount of compensation of ` 3 lacs is to be paid on or before 31.12.2010. The total lump sum compensation/ maintenance has been settled as ` 12 lacs. In view of the said circumstances, the petition is allowed and interim order dated 26.8.2010 is hereby confirmed and it is ordered that in case of arrest of the petitioner, he will be released on bail to the satisfaction Cr.Misc. M 24904 of 2010 2 of the arresting officer subject to the condition that the petitioner will join the investigation as and when required by the police and will not tamper with evidence or hamper the investigation. The petitioner will comply with all the terms and conditions, settled on 1.12.2010 before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre. It is made clear that in case of violation of any of the terms and conditions of the settlement, the complainant will be entitled to seek cancellation of bail. December 2 ,2010 ( M.M.S.BEDI ) TSM JUDGE