Crl. Misc. No.M-17285 of 2011 (O&M) Baljinder Pal @ Kala Vs. State of Punjab Present : Mr. Rajbir Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. S.S. Gill, D.A.G., Punjab. ******* This petition has been filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case F.I.R. No.49 dated 9.4.2010 registered under Sections 306, 34 IPC at Police Station Bhikhi, District Mansa. On 06.06.2011 the following contention was noticed:- “Learned counsel for the petitioner states that marriage of the accused with the deceased was solemnized about 20 years before the alleged incident, therefore, no question of demand of dowry. Learned counsel further states that even if cruel behaviour or harassment without any mens rea to drive the deceased to commit suicide would not amount to abetment as defined under Section 107 IPC, therefore, no offence under Section 306 IPC is made out against the petitioner.” Apart from that learned counsel for the petitioner has today argued that the petitioner has now been in custody for the last almost 14 months and the trial is not likely to conclude in the near future. On instructions from ASI Narsi Ram learned Deputy Advocate General has accepted these factual assertions. Crl. Misc. No.M-17285 of 2011 (O&M) -2- In the circumstances, I deem it appropriate to release the petitioner on regular bail to the satisfaction of the trial Court. Ordered accordingly. Petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) July 13, 2011 JUDGE ashish