CRM-M-10376-2025 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.211 CRM-M-10376-2025 (O&M) Date of decision : 21.04.2025 Bharat Chhabra ..... Petitioner VERSUS State of Haryana and another ..... Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Present: Mr. Fateh Saini, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Anmol Malik, DAG, Haryana. Mr. J.P. Jangu, Advocate, for the complainant. ***** KIRTI SINGH, J. (Oral) 1. Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C., is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.327 dated 31.12.2024, under Sections 323, 406, 498-A & 506 IPC (later on Section 313 IPC was added, but now, it has been deleted), registered at Police Station Sector 53, District Gurugram, Haryana. 2. Vide order dated 26.03.2025, the parties were directed to appear before the Mediation & Conciliation Centre of this Court to explore the possibility of amicable settlement. 3. As per report dated 08.04.2025 received from the Mediation & Conciliation Centre of this Court, the matter has been amicably settled between both the parties and they have agreed to the following terms & conditions of the compromise/settlement:- a. That both the parties have agreed to resolve their differences, claims and complaints, if any, against each other. Ramandeep Singh 2025.04.21 18:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-10376-2025 (O&M) 2 They will give space to one other, entailing that they live separately and do not interfere in lives of one another. For this, both parties will reside separately, to enable both the calmly think about their future. b. That as and when the opportune moment arises and both are agreeable, they will give their relation a chance. Both the parties have agreed that they will maintain healthy respectable and dignified relations. c. That the first party will approach this Hon’ble High Court for quashing of the above said FIR. When the second party will appear before this Court, they will make a joint request to this Hon’ble Court for recording of their statements with regard to the compromise for quashing of the FIR before the Illaqa Magistrate after November, 2025. d. In the circumstances, it does not seem to work out until year end, both will approach the appropriate Court and file for mutual divorce based on this understanding and against no monetary consideration for either side. e. Further, that the second party has no objection, if the relief of anticipatory bail is granted to the first party by this Hon’ble Court.” 4. In view of the fact that the matter has been compromised between both the parties, the petition is allowed. 5. This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read granting the petitioner(s) indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. 6. This order does not in any manner limit or restrict the rights or duties of the police or investigating agency to investigate into the charges against the petitioner(s). Ramandeep Singh 2025.04.21 18:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-10376-2025 (O&M) 3 7. The accused-petitioner(s) shall 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 or her from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer. 8. The accused-petitioner(s) shall not leave India without prior permission of the Court. 9. The accused-petitioner(s) shall join the investigation as and when called by the police. 10. It will be open to the police or the investigating agency to move to this Court for a direction under Section 483(3) of BNSS, 2023 (erstwhile Section 439(2) of Cr.P.C.) to arrest the accused-petitioner(s), in the event of violation of any term, such as absconding, non-cooperating during investigation, evasion, intimidation or inducement to witnesses with a view to influence outcome of the investigation or trial. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. (KIRTI SINGH) JUDGE 21.04.2025 Ramandeep Singh Whether speaking / reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No Ramandeep Singh 2025.04.21 18:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document