IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 231 JASVIR SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: Present : RAMESH KUMARI 1. The present petition has been filed under Section Section 439 of Cr.P.C.) the petitioner has been implicated in criminal case arising Information Report FIR No. 137 2. The aforementioned criminal had been registered on the basis of statement of the complainant who In the complaint moved by daughter that her marriage was solemnized in 2005. Two chi one girl were born out. Her husband died in the year 2025. Her mother IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: JASVIR SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE Mr. Karanjeet Singh Brar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Surinderjit S. Nahar, Asst. A.G., Punjab. Mr. Amanider Singh Sekhon, Advocate for the complainant. **** RAMESH KUMARI, J. (oral) The present petition has been filed under Section Section 439 of Cr.P.C.) by the petitioner for grant of the petitioner has been implicated in criminal case arising Information Report as detailed hereinunder: FIR No. Dated Sections 09.06.2026 75, 61(2) of BNS (erstwhile Sections 354 A and 120 The aforementioned criminal had been registered on the basis of statement of the complainant who is the daughter In the complaint moved by daughter-in-law/victim wherein she reported that her marriage was solemnized in 2005. Two chi one girl were born out. Her husband died in the year 2025. Her mother IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.41682 of 2026 Date of decision: 27.08.2026 …. Petitioner …. Respondent JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI Karanjeet Singh Brar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Surinderjit S. Nahar, Asst. A.G., Punjab. Mr. Amanider Singh Sekhon, Advocate The present petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS (erstwhile by the petitioner for grant of anticipatory bail as the petitioner has been implicated in criminal case arising out of First reinunder:- Police Station 75, 61(2) of BNS (erstwhile Sections 354- A and 120-B of IPC) Sadar, Sri Muktsar Sahib The aforementioned criminal had been registered on the basis of is the daughter-in-law of the petitioner. law/victim wherein she reported that her marriage was solemnized in 2005. Two children i.e one boy and one girl were born out. Her husband died in the year 2025. Her mother-in- (erstwhile as First The aforementioned criminal had been registered on the basis of law of the petitioner. law/victim wherein she reported ldren i.e one boy and - JYOTI 2026.08.27 19:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM law also died a day before her husband’s death. Her husband had bequeathed 14 kanals of land in the name of her son during his lifetime The entry was also made in the revenue record. She also levelled allegations against the petitioner that he had evil tried to have illicit relations with her many times. Every time, she resisted such acts of her father law in connive with co her and she a kill her. Her father relations with him or she take the children and got out of the house. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted been levelled by the complainant against her father residing in her matrimonial home after death of his husband. No alleged act has been committed. He used to treat the complainant as his own daughter. He i presented. He prayed for release of the petitioner on regular bail. 4. Per contra, complainant submitted that the complainant prepared the videography of act of the petitioner/accused wherein he is seeing outraging the modesty of the complainant in the kitchen. She earlier repor sister-in-law and other family members but it was not believed and as a desperate measure, she had kept her mobile phone in the kitchen to make the videography of act of the petitioner. He also threatened to kill her and in that situa CRM-M No.41682 of 2026 law also died a day before her husband’s death. Her husband had bequeathed 14 kanals of land in the name of her son during his lifetime The entry was also made in the revenue record. She also levelled allegations against the petitioner that he had evil tried to have illicit relations with her many times. Every time, she resisted such acts of her father-in-law. She also alleged that her father law in connive with co-accused Gurpreet Singh @ Gopi, conspired to kill her and she also had his audio/video when her father kill her. Her father-in-law is now afraid of this, either she have physical relations with him or she take the children and got out of the house. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted been levelled by the complainant against her father residing in her matrimonial home after death of his husband. No alleged act has been committed. He used to treat the complainant as his own daughter. He is in custody since 17.06.2026 and challan has been presented. He prayed for release of the petitioner on regular bail. Per contra, learned State counsel assisted by learned counsel for the complainant submitted that the complainant prepared the videography of act of the petitioner/accused wherein he is seeing outraging the modesty of the complainant in the kitchen. She earlier repor law and other family members but it was not believed and as a desperate measure, she had kept her mobile phone in the kitchen to make the videography of act of the petitioner. He also threatened to kill her and in that situation, he is not entitled for grant of regular bail. Learned State M No.41682 of 2026 -2- law also died a day before her husband’s death. Her husband had bequeathed 14 kanals of land in the name of her son during his lifetime. The entry was also made in the revenue record. She also levelled allegations against the petitioner that he had evil eye towards her and had tried to have illicit relations with her many times. Every time, she law. She also alleged that her father-in- accused Gurpreet Singh @ Gopi, conspired to kill lso had his audio/video when her father-in-law also tried to law is now afraid of this, either she have physical relations with him or she take the children and got out of the house. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that false allegations have been levelled by the complainant against her father-in-law. She had been residing in her matrimonial home after death of his husband. No alleged act has been committed. He used to treat the complainant as his own s in custody since 17.06.2026 and challan has been presented. He prayed for release of the petitioner on regular bail. learned State counsel assisted by learned counsel for the complainant submitted that the complainant prepared the videography of act of the petitioner/accused wherein he is seeing outraging the modesty of the complainant in the kitchen. She earlier reported the matter to her law and other family members but it was not believed and as a desperate measure, she had kept her mobile phone in the kitchen to make the videography of act of the petitioner. He also threatened to kill her and tion, he is not entitled for grant of regular bail. Learned State law also died a day before her husband’s death. Her husband had . The entry was also made in the revenue record. She also levelled eye towards her and had tried to have illicit relations with her many times. Every time, she - accused Gurpreet Singh @ Gopi, conspired to kill law also tried to law is now afraid of this, either she have physical that false allegations have law. She had been residing in her matrimonial home after death of his husband. No alleged act has been committed. He used to treat the complainant as his own s in custody since 17.06.2026 and challan has been learned State counsel assisted by learned counsel for the complainant submitted that the complainant prepared the videography of act of the petitioner/accused wherein he is seeing outraging the modesty ted the matter to her law and other family members but it was not believed and as a desperate measure, she had kept her mobile phone in the kitchen to make the videography of act of the petitioner. He also threatened to kill her and tion, he is not entitled for grant of regular bail. Learned State JYOTI 2026.08.27 19:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM counsel and counsel for the complainant have also relied upon preliminary inquiry in support of their contentions and 56 second long video which had already been handed over to the Investiga and in due course sent to FSL. 5. I have heard rival submissions of the parties. 6. Authenticity of the video is yet to be proved before the learned trial Court. The complainant had also filed a civil suit against the petitioner before learned trial Court matter of trial. The investigation is over as challan has already been presented before learned trial the merits of the case, the concession of interim pre 7. Accordingly, the instant petition is allowed, and the petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learne following conditions: CRM-M No.41682 of 2026 counsel and counsel for the complainant have also relied upon preliminary inquiry in support of their contentions and 56 second long video which had already been handed over to the Investiga and in due course sent to FSL. I have heard rival submissions of the parties. Authenticity of the video is yet to be proved before the learned trial Court. The complainant had also filed a civil suit against the petitioner before learned trial Court. The allegations against the petitioner are subject matter of trial. The investigation is over as challan has already been presented before learned trial Court. Therefore, w the merits of the case, this Court is of the view that the petitioner deserves the concession of interim pre-arrest bail. Accordingly, the instant petition is allowed, and the petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court/Duty Magistrate, subject to the following conditions:- (i) The petitioner shall not leave the country without prior permission of the trial Court and shall deposit the passport in the trial Court. (ii) The petitioner will not during the trial. (iii) The petitioner will not pressurize/ intimidate the prosecution witnesses. (iv) The petitioner will appear before the trial Court on each and every date fixed, unless is exempted by a specific order of Court. M No.41682 of 2026 -3- counsel and counsel for the complainant have also relied upon preliminary inquiry in support of their contentions and 56 second long video which had already been handed over to the Investigating Officer I have heard rival submissions of the parties. Authenticity of the video is yet to be proved before the learned trial Court. The complainant had also filed a civil suit against the petitioner before . The allegations against the petitioner are subject matter of trial. The investigation is over as challan has already been Court. Therefore, without commenting on he view that the petitioner deserves Accordingly, the instant petition is allowed, and the petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on furnishing bail/surety bonds to the d trial Court/Duty Magistrate, subject to the The petitioner shall not leave the country without prior permission of the trial Court and shall deposit the passport in the trial Court. The petitioner will not tamper with the evidence The petitioner will not pressurize/ intimidate the The petitioner will appear before the trial Court on each and every date fixed, unless is exempted by a specific order of Court. counsel and counsel for the complainant have also relied upon preliminary inquiry in support of their contentions and 56 second long ting Officer Authenticity of the video is yet to be proved before the learned trial Court. The complainant had also filed a civil suit against the petitioner before . The allegations against the petitioner are subject matter of trial. The investigation is over as challan has already been nting on he view that the petitioner deserves Accordingly, the instant petition is allowed, and the petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on furnishing bail/surety bonds to the d trial Court/Duty Magistrate, subject to the The petitioner shall not leave the country without prior JYOTI 2026.08.27 19:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM 8. It is made clear that in case there is any breach of the aforesaid conditions, the State shall be at liberty to seek cancellation of bail as granted to the petitioner by this order. 9. In view of the above, it is clarified that the observations made herein are limited for the purpose of present proceedings and would not be construed CRM-M No.41682 of 2026 (v) The petitioner shall not commit an offence similar to the offence of which, he is an accused, or for commission of which he is suspected of. (vi) The petitioner shall not directly or indirectly coerce, induce, threaten or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him/her from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer or tamper with the evidence in any manner. (vii) The petitioner shall not in any manner misuse his liberty. (viii) The petitioner shall furnish his address and mob number to the Trial Court forthwith and shall not change the same till the conclusion of the trial and in case for any reason, the petitioner seeks to change any of the aforesaid, the same shall be done only with prior intimation to the learned Trial C reason for the same. (ix) The trial Court/Duty Magistrate may impose any other condition, as deemed appropriate while releasing the petitioner. (x) The petitioner will not contact the complainant/his daughter-in-law and in case, complainant/his daughter-in-law is residing in the same matrimonial home, the petitioner shall reside in a separate village. It is made clear that in case there is any breach of the aforesaid conditions, the State shall be at liberty to seek cancellation of bail as nted to the petitioner by this order. In view of the above, it is clarified that the observations made herein are limited for the purpose of present proceedings and would not be construed M No.41682 of 2026 -4- itioner shall not commit an offence similar to the offence of which, he is an accused, or for commission of which he is suspected of. The petitioner shall not directly or indirectly coerce, induce, threaten or promise to any person acquainted s of the case so as to dissuade him/her from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer or tamper with the evidence in any manner. The petitioner shall not in any manner misuse his The petitioner shall furnish his address and mobile number to the Trial Court forthwith and shall not change the same till the conclusion of the trial and in case for any reason, the petitioner seeks to change any of the aforesaid, the same shall be done only with prior intimation to the learned Trial Court, stating the The trial Court/Duty Magistrate may impose any other condition, as deemed appropriate while releasing the The petitioner will not contact the complainant/his law and in case, complainant/his law is residing in the same matrimonial home, the petitioner shall reside in a separate village. It is made clear that in case there is any breach of the aforesaid conditions, the State shall be at liberty to seek cancellation of bail as In view of the above, it is clarified that the observations made herein are limited for the purpose of present proceedings and would not be construed from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police case for any reason, the petitioner seeks to change any ourt, stating the The trial Court/Duty Magistrate may impose any other The petitioner will not contact the complainant/his law and in case, complainant/his law is residing in the same matrimonial It is made clear that in case there is any breach of the aforesaid conditions, the State shall be at liberty to seek cancellation of bail as In view of the above, it is clarified that the observations made herein are limited for the purpose of present proceedings and would not be construed JYOTI 2026.08.27 19:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM as an opinion on the merits of the case and the trial would proc independently of the aforesaid observations. 10. Pending application, if any, also stands disposed of. 27.08.2026 Jyoti-IV CRM-M No.41682 of 2026 as an opinion on the merits of the case and the trial would proc independently of the aforesaid observations. Pending application, if any, also stands disposed of. 27.08.2026 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable : M No.41682 of 2026 -5- as an opinion on the merits of the case and the trial would proceed independently of the aforesaid observations. Pending application, if any, also stands disposed of. (RAMESH KUMARI) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No eed ) JYOTI 2026.08.27 19:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document