CRM-M-17327 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (205) Preet kaur and Anr. State of Punjab. CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. of BNSS, 2023 for grant No.113 dated 31.05.2024, registered under Sections 363, 366 (added later on) of IPC, Section 6 of POCSO act (added later on) and Sections 3 and 4 Immoral Trafficking Act (added later on), at Police Sadar, Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate Amritsar. 2. of the order dated 22.07.2025, he has verified and admits that CRM 64699-2024 was filed on behalf of petitioner No.2. petition was filed through Legal Aid Counsel, and due to a communication error, he was unaware of the same. 17327-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Preet kaur and Anr. Versus State of Punjab. HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. I.P.S. Kohli, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Japjot Singh AAG, Punjab. *** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present second petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.113 dated 31.05.2024, registered under Sections 363, 366 (added later on) of IPC, Section 6 of POCSO act (added later on) and Sections 3 and 4 Immoral Trafficking Act (added later on), at Police Sadar, Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate Amritsar. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, in furtherance of the order dated 22.07.2025, he has verified and admits that CRM 2024 was filed on behalf of petitioner No.2. petition was filed through Legal Aid Counsel, and due to a communication error, he was unaware of the same. -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-17327-2025 Date of Decision:- 12.08.2025 ……petitioners ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. I.P.S. Kohli, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Japjot Singh AAG, Punjab. The present second petition has been filed under Section 483 of regular bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.113 dated 31.05.2024, registered under Sections 363, 366-A and 376 (added later on) of IPC, Section 6 of POCSO act (added later on) and Sections 3 and 4 Immoral Trafficking Act (added later on), at Police Station Sadar, Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate Amritsar. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, in furtherance of the order dated 22.07.2025, he has verified and admits that CRM-M- 2024 was filed on behalf of petitioner No.2. However, the said petition was filed through Legal Aid Counsel, and due to a communication - 12.08.2025 ……petitioners ……Respondents The present second petition has been filed under Section 483 of regular bail to the petitioners in case FIR A and 376 (added later on) of IPC, Section 6 of POCSO act (added later on) and Station Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, in furtherance - However, the said petition was filed through Legal Aid Counsel, and due to a communication MANJU 2025.08.13 18:44 I agree to specified portions of this document CRM-M-17327 3. submits that, since the order dated 14.01.2025 has been passed on m he does not press the present petition insofar as petitioner No.2 is concerned. As regards petitioner No.1, counsel submits that the only prayer is for consideration of the long incarceration of one year and three months undergone by petitioner No.1 4. not pressed. 5. 6. State and vehemently opposes the grant of concession to petitioner No.1 on the ground t strike at the basic fabric of society, as petitioner No.1 is involved in an offence punishable under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. 7. ground of incarceration Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. August 12, 2025 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: 17327-2025 In light of the above, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, since the order dated 14.01.2025 has been passed on m he does not press the present petition insofar as petitioner No.2 is concerned. As regards petitioner No.1, counsel submits that the only prayer is for consideration of the long incarceration of one year and three months undergone by petitioner No.1. The present petition qua petitioner No.2 stands dismissed as not pressed. Notice of motion. Mr. Japjot Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the State and vehemently opposes the grant of concession to petitioner No.1 on the ground that serious allegations have been levelled against her, which strike at the basic fabric of society, as petitioner No.1 is involved in an offence punishable under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. Considering the above and the gravity of the offenc ground of incarceration stand alone cannot be considered at this stage. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. August 12, 2025 speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No -2- In light of the above, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, since the order dated 14.01.2025 has been passed on merits, he does not press the present petition insofar as petitioner No.2 is concerned. As regards petitioner No.1, counsel submits that the only prayer is for consideration of the long incarceration of one year and three months The present petition qua petitioner No.2 stands dismissed as Mr. Japjot Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the State and vehemently opposes the grant of concession to petitioner No.1 on hat serious allegations have been levelled against her, which strike at the basic fabric of society, as petitioner No.1 is involved in an offence punishable under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. Considering the above and the gravity of the offence, the cannot be considered at this stage. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE - In light of the above, learned counsel for the petitioners erits, he does not press the present petition insofar as petitioner No.2 is concerned. As regards petitioner No.1, counsel submits that the only prayer is for consideration of the long incarceration of one year and three months The present petition qua petitioner No.2 stands dismissed as Mr. Japjot Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the State and vehemently opposes the grant of concession to petitioner No.1 on hat serious allegations have been levelled against her, which strike at the basic fabric of society, as petitioner No.1 is involved in an e, the cannot be considered at this stage. MANJU 2025.08.13 18:44 I agree to specified portions of this document