Crl. Misc. No. M-24304 of 2011 [1] IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. Crl. Misc. No. M-24304 of 2011 Date of Decision: November 23, 2011 Kunnal Kohli …..Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab …..Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M.S. BEDI. -.- Present:- Proxy counsel for the petitioner. Mr. P.S. Bajwa, DAG, Punjab. -.- M.M.S. BEDI, J. (ORAL) Petitioner seeks the concession of pre-arrest bail in a case registered on the allegation of having committed the act of abetment of corruption. A perusal of the police file indicates that the petitioner had lodged an FIR against Paramjit Singh Pamma alleging that he was allured to part with a sum of ` 2 lacs by Paramjit Singh Pamma with a promise to get him a job of Clerk in Municipal Committee, Jalandhar. Crl. Misc. No. M-24304 of 2011 [2] It is claimed on behalf of the petitioner that during the course of investigation, Paramjit Singh Pamma has been able to use his influence and involve the petitioner who was complainant, in the case of abetment of corruption. On the asking of the Court, ASI Satpal Singh informs that main accused Paramjit Singh Pamma has not been arrested in the present case till date. It has also been informed that he is involved in two other cases. Prima facie, it appears to be a case where the petitioner has not opted the commission of offence by paying money, rather he was persuaded and allured by the main accused to part with money to get job. There are allegations of political interference. In view of the totality of abovesaid circumstances, the petitioner can be granted the concession of pre-arrest bail. Petition is allowed and it is ordered that in case of arrest of the petitioner he will be released on bail to the satisfaction of the arresting officer without prejudice to his rights as a complainant. November 23, 2011 (M.M.S.BEDI) sanjay JUDGE