IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. M- 21290 of 2010(O&M) Date of Decision: August 19, 2010. Gurvinderpal Singh ...... PETITIONER(s) Versus State of Punjab ...... RESPONDENT(s) CORAM:- HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE RAM CHAND GUPTA Present: Mr. J.S.Mehndiratta, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Bhavna, D.A.G., Punjab. ***** RAM CHAND GUPTA, J.(Oral) The present petition has been filed for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure in FIR No.102 dated 15.05.2010, under Sections 406/498-A IPC, registered at Police Station Model Town, Ludhiana City. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the whole record. This Court while issuing notice of motion on 27.07.2010 passed the following order:- “Crl.M.No.37682 of 2010 Application is allowed subject to all just exceptions. Crl.M.No.M-21290 of 2010 Argues that marriage of the petitioner was performed with complainant on 1.8.1993, i.e., marriage is about 17 years old. CRM No.M-21290 of 2010 Further argues that five children were born out of the wedlock, i.e., first child was born on 25.9.1994, second child was born on 15.10.1995, the third child was born in the year 1998 and the youngest twins were born in the year 2003. Further argues that petitioner’s sister is married with brother of complainant and there was dispute between sister of petitioner and brother of complainant and hence, the present false FIR has been lodged against the petitioner by the complainant. Further argues that petitioner is ready to reconcile with the complainant. Further argues that three children are residing with the petitioner. Notice of motion for 19.8.2010. However, petitioner is directed to join the investigation and in case he is arrested, he shall be released on interim bail by the Arresting Officer to his satisfaction subject to compliance of conditions specified under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.” It has been stated by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has already joined the investigation pursuant to said order dated 27.7.2010. It has also been stated by learned counsel for the State that petitioner has joined the investigation and that he is no more required for any custodial interrogation. There are no allegations on behalf of the State that petitioner is likely to abscond or that he is likely to dissuade the witnesses from deposing true facts in the Court, if released on bail. Hence, in view of these facts and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the anticipatory bail application filed on behalf of Gurvinderpal Singh, is accepted and order dated 27.07.2010 granting interim bail in favour of the petitioner is, hereby, made absolute subject to compliance of conditions specified under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. The present petition stands disposed of accordingly. 2 CRM No.M-21290 of 2010 ( RAM CHAND GUPTA ) August 19, 2010. JUDGE 'om' 3