CRM-M-13005-2025 1 212 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-13005-2025 Date of decision: 01.05.2025 BALJIT SINGH ....Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB ....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI Present: Mr. Jasraj Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. (appeared through video conferencing). Mr. Japjot Singh, AAG, Punjab. **** AMARJOT BHATTI , J. Petitioner-Baljit Singh has filed present petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 Cr.P.C. for grant of pre-arrest bail in FIR No.11, dated 06.02.2025 (Annexure P-1), under Sections 85 and 316(2) of BNS,2023, registered at Police Station Bullowal, District Hoshiarpur. 2. As per facts of the case, present FIR has been registered on the written complaint of Manish Chahal against her husband and other members of in-laws family. It is alleged that her marriage was performed with Daljit Saroya on 04.12.2022. The engagement ceremony also took place. As per the desire of her in-laws family, huge amount was spent. Similarly few days before marriage, there was demand from her in-laws that marriage should be performed with great pomp and show. Their marriage was registered on 05.01.2023. She was taunted in the matrimonial home and the quarrel started on minor issues. She suffered from mental harassment. She was told to bring Rs.5 lacs from her parents MONIKA RANI 2025.05.02 10:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-13005-2025 2 for preparing her file for going aboard. She was sent to her parental house. Under compelled circumstances her father gave Rs.1 lac by cheque and Rs.4 lacs in cash. Their file for going to Sweden was rejected by the embassy and the refund was received to the account of her husband. During this period, her husband and brother-in-law with the help of her in- laws gave her wrong medicines on three occasions to get the abortion. There was change in the attitude of her husband and in-laws family. Her health also deteriorated. She was mentally disturbed. Finally she filed this complaint. 3. Learned counsel for petitioner argued that petitioner-Baljit Singh is the brother-in-law of the complainant. He had no role in the matrimonial life of the complainant. Entire family has been roped in the present FIR with false allegations. In pursuance of order dated 07.03.2025, he has joined the investigation. He is ready to abide by the terms and conditions of bail order. 4. As per status report, it is confirmed that petitioner has joined the investigation and he is not required for any other purpose. After the completion of investigation challan will be presented in the Court. 5. Considering the aforesaid factual position, no purpose would be served by sending the petitioner behind the bars. He has joined the investigation and fully cooperated with the Investigating Agency. Therefore, without expressing my mind on the merits of the case, anticipatory bail application filed by the petitioner- Baljit Singh is allowed. He be not arrested. In case of his arrest, he be released on bail to the satisfaction of Arresting/ Investigating Officer concerned, subject to condition that petitioner will join the investigation as and when required. MONIKA RANI 2025.05.02 10:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-13005-2025 3 He will not tamper with or interfere with investigation and will not leave country without prior permission as provided under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 6. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand disposed of accordingly as well. (AMARJOT BHATTI) JUDGE 01.05.2025 monika 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes /No 2. Whether reportable : Yes /No MONIKA RANI 2025.05.02 10:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document