CRM-M-42236 of 2025(O&M) - IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-42236 of 2025(O&M) Date of Order:22.09.2025 Mandeep Singh ..Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ..Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Mr. Pawan Kumar Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Hardeep Singh Wadhwa, DAG, Punjab SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL , JUDGE Petitioner seeks regular bail in case vide FIR No.71, dated 11.04.2025, under Sections 69, 108 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, Police Station Talwandi Sabo, District Bathinda. This is his first petition for regular bail. First Information Report in the case was registered on complaint of deceased-Harmandeep Kaur, who stated that she became acquainted with petitioner-Mandeep Singh about one and half years ago and started talking to him on phone. Mandeep Singh promised to perform marriage with her and had forcible physical relations against her wish on the pretext of performing marriage. Some time back, she came to know that Mandeep Sigh was married and she became tense. She did not disclose anything to her family members. Due to nervousness, tension and humiliation, she consumed poisonous substance and was admitted in the hospital by her family members. NARESH KUMAR 2025.09.23 09:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-42236 of 2025(O&M) - Learned counsel for the petitioner argued that no offence under Section 108 Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 was made out in the case on mere refusal of the petitioner to perform marriage with the deceased. There was nothing to show that petitioner either instigated or intentionally aided or abetted the deceased to commit suicide. It was argued that the police did not collect any evidence regarding alleged conversation of the deceased with the petitioner. He further submitted that petitioner was in judicial custody in the case for the last more than five months and trial to conclude would take some time. Antecedents of the petitioner were clean. Learned State counsel has filed status report by way of affidavit of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub-Division Talwandi Sabo, District Bathinda. The prayer for release the petitioner on regular bail has been opposed on the ground of seriousness of allegations. As per custody certificate, petitioner is in custody in the case for the last five months and seven days. He is not involved in any other criminal case. Trial is at initial stage and will take some time to conclude. In the given facts and circumstances of the case, but without commenting on merits, petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail subject to his furnishing adequate bail and surety bonds to the satisfaction of trial Court/Duty Magistrate. All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JUDGE 22nd September, 2025 nt Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No NARESH KUMAR 2025.09.23 09:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document