214. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Asha Rani and another State of Haryana CORAM: Present: MANJARI NEHRU KAUL 1. under Section Sections 406, 506, 34 District Karnal. 2. following submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner Court had granted the concession of interim bail to the petitioner asked them IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: Asha Rani and another Versus State of Haryana HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Mr. Krishan Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Yuvraj Shandilya, AAG, Haryana Mr. Parminder Singh, Advocate, for the complainant. ----- MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) The petitioners are seeking the concession of anticipatory bail under Section 438 of Cr.P.C., in FIR No. 406, 506, 34 of IPC, registered at Police Station District Karnal. On the last date of hearing i.e. 17 following submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner had granted the concession of interim bail to the petitioner to join investigation:- “Learned counsel for the petitioner a perusal of the FIR reveals no allegations – against the petitioners, who are the complainant’s sister and brother-in-law. It is also submitted that the complainant had previously filed a similar complaint aga two others, which was investigated on three occasions, but no substance was found therein. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-46948-2024 Date of decision: 19.05.2025 .... Petitioners .... Respondent HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Mr. Krishan Singh, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Yuvraj Shandilya, AAG, Haryana. Mr. Parminder Singh, Advocate, for the complainant. seeking the concession of anticipatory bail, in FIR No.213, dated 14.03.2022, under of IPC, registered at Police Station Sadar Karnal, .e. 17.02.2025, while noticing the following submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioners, this had granted the concession of interim bail to the petitioners and Learned counsel for the petitioners have reiterated that a perusal of the FIR reveals no allegations – direct or indirect against the petitioners, who are the complainant’s sister and law. It is also submitted that the complainant had previously filed a similar complaint against the petitioners and two others, which was investigated on three occasions, but no , , under Sadar Karnal, while noticing the this and s have reiterated that direct or indirect against the petitioners, who are the complainant’s sister and law. It is also submitted that the complainant had inst the petitioners and two others, which was investigated on three occasions, but no SANJEEV KUMAR 2025.05.20 13:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-46948-2024 - 2 - In support of this submission, reliance is placed on Annexure P-6, an enquiry report by the DSP, Karnal. Learned counsel further argues that the trial Court erred in denying bail to the petitioners solely on the ground that they allegedly owed a sum to the complainant, as purportedly indicated in an affidavit submitted by three persons, namely, Ashok Anand, Ram Sehgal and Paramjeet Sehgal.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that in compliance of order dated 17.02.2025, the petitioners have joined investigation and cooperated with the investigating agency. 4. Learned State counsel, on instructions, does not dispute the factum of the petitioners having joined investigation and cooperated with the investigating agency. He, on further instructions, submits that the petitioners are not required for further investigation much less for their custodial interrogation. However, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has vehemently opposed the prayer and submissions made by the counsel for the petitioners in view of the serious allegations against them. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the material placed on record. 6. Since the petitioners have joined investigation and cooperated with the Investigating Agency, the instant petition is allowed and interim order dated 17.02.2025, is made absolute subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438(2) Cr.P.C./482(2) of BNSS, 2023. (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) JUDGE May 19, 2025 sanjeev Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No SANJEEV KUMAR 2025.05.20 13:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document