IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M-36506 of 2009 Date of decision : February 4, 2010 Dharampal and another Petitioners Versus State of Punjab Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE DAYA CHAUDHARY Present: Mr. H.S. Dhindsa, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. B.S. Sra, Addl. A.G. Punjab DAYA CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) On 23.12.2009, while issuing notice of motion the following order was passed:- “Contend that the only allegations against the petitioners are that they have threatened the use of force against the complainant if the daughter of the complainant was not given in marriage to their son. Further contends that the son of the petitioners has actually got married the daughter of the complainant without parental consent and looking at the allegations false implication of the petitioners cannot be ruled out. Notice of motion for 4.2.2010. In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioners shall be released on anticipatory bail to the satisfaction of the Investigating/Arresting Officer, subject to the following conditions:- Crl. Misc. No. M-36506 of 2009 2 1. They will make themselves available for investigation as and when required to do so. 2. They will not leave the country without the prior permission of the Court. 3. They will not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police official.” In compliance with the order dated 23.12.2009, petitioners have joined investigation. Learned counsel for the respondent – State submits that although the petitioners have joined the investigation but they have not cooperated as the girl has not been recovered so far. Learned counsel for the respondent – State further contends that the marriage was solemnized against their wishes and they were not party to the marriage. Inspite of all efforts they are not in a position to locate the couple. Learned counsel for the petitioner relied on the judgment of this Court in the case of Chander Pal Singh vs. State of Punjab, 2008(1) RCR (Criminal) 169 to support his contention. Since the petitioners have joined the investigation, order dated 23.12.2009 granting anticipatory bail is made absolute. The petition is disposed of accordingly. (DAYA CHAUDHARY) 04.02.2010 JUDGE reena