IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl.Misc. No.2976-M of 2007 Date of Decision:- 29.03.2007 Parduman Singh ....Petitioner(s) through Mr.PPS Duggal, Advocate vs. State of Punjab ....Respondent(s) through Mr.B.S.Baath, AAG, Punjab. Mr.D.S.Pheruman, Advocate. *** CORAM:-HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT. *** SURYA KANT, J. It is stated by Mr.Baath, learned AAG, Punjab, on instructions from Head Constable Bhupinder Singh, that pursuant to order dated January 19. 2007, the petitioner has joined the investigation. It is further stated by him that the petitioner is not co-operating with the investigation. Learned counsel for the parties have been heard. The petitioner has made serious allegations of commission of rape upon his daughter at the hands of the complainant party. Prima facie, no father will play with the reputation of his daughter. Having regard to the nature of allegations, the false accusations against the petitioner by the accused-party cannot be ruled out. However, it is not desirable to express any opinion on the merits of the case at this stage. Consequently, the interim order dated January 19, 2007 is made absolute, subject to the further condition that as and when required by the Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall appear and continue to join the investigation. Disposed of. March 29, 2007 ( SURYA KANT ) poonam JUDGE