IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- Crl. Misc. No. M- 973 of 2009 Date of Decision:- 2.3.2009 Ved Parkash Versus State of Haryana. Present:- Mr. Harkesh Manuja, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. S.S.Goripuria, DAG, Haryana. M.M.S.BEDI. (J) (Oral) Petitioner is the husband of Sunita, whose statement was recorded in the hospital by Judicial Magistrate Ist Clas, Kurukshetra on 17.8.2008 to the effect that kerosene oil was poured on the complainant by her brother- in-law (Jeth) and she was set on fire by her mother-in-law. So far as petitioner is concerned, it is recorded in her statement that he tried to save her by putting water on her. Co-accused of the petitioner i.e. his brother and mother have already been granted the concession of bail on 14.1.2009. Taking into consideration the nature of the allegation qua the petitioner, he can be granted the concession of bail as he had allegedly made an attempt to save the complainant. Petitioner in such circumstances can be granted bail, especially when he has been in custody since 31.8.2008. No evidence has been recorded till date. Petition is allowed. Petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing bail bonds/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court. March 2, 2009 (M.M.S.Bedi) tripti Judge