CRM-M-54091-2024(O&M) -1- 218 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-54091-2024(O&M) Date of Decision:-21.04.2025 Majhail Singh ...Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab ...Respondent CORAM:-HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI Present:- Mr. Abhivadya Sood, Advocate for petitioner. Mr. Japjot Singh, AAG, Punjab. Ms. Amarjit Kaur Khurana, Advocate for the complainant. **** AMARJOT BHATTI, J. 1. The petitioner – Majhail Singh has filed petition under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail in FIR No.51 dated 16.02.2023, under Sections 306, 34 of IPC, registered at Police Station Tripri, District Patiala (Annexure P-1). 2. As per the facts of case, complainant Prabhjot Kaur filed written complaint against Majhail Singh, his mother and other family members alleging that her elder daughter Harleen Kaur was pursuing M.A. Psychology, Second Year from Mahindra College Patiala and was residing in Gupta P.G., Kothi No.76, Bachittar Nagar, Patiala along with other girls. She used to visit home at Ludhiana after about 10-15 days. Her daughter disclosed that she got friendly with Majhail Singh for the last 8-9 months. He also developed physical relations with her on the pretext of marriage. Sunil Devi 2025.04.23 12:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-54091-2024(O&M) -2- Thereafter, Majhail Singh started avoiding to perform marriage with her daughter due to which she was upset. Considering the aforesaid factual position, she had a talk with Majhail Singh on mobile phone but he insisted that he will perform marriage with the consent of his family. She tried to console her daughter and later on talked to the mother of Majhail Singh who did not give any positive reply. Her daughter came to Ludhiana on 02.02.2023 and resided with the family. She again returned to Patiala on 13.02.2023 and she also accompanied her daughter and stayed with her in P.G. On 15.02.2023 at 9:00 AM her daughter went to the college and returned at about 11:00 AM. She disclosed that Majhail Singh cheated her and now he had performed engagement with some other girl. She tried to make her daughter understand. She went inside P.G. room. At about 2:00 PM her daughter left the P.G. by leaving an envelope without informing her. She also left her phone. The complainant tried to search her daughter and also informed Police Chowki Model Town, Patiala that her daughter was missing. At about 9/9:15 PM, she received call from Police Station Tripri that her daughter Harleen Kaur has died by hanging and her dead body was lying in the mortuary at Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. The complainant alleged that Majhail Singh, his mother and other family members were responsible for the death of her daughter. 3. Learned counsel for petitioner argued that petitioner is falsely implicated in this case. No offence under Section 306 of IPC is made out. Petitioner is behind the bars since 17.02.2023. Case is still pending for prosecution evidence. Petitioner is ready to abide by the terms and conditions of bail order. Sunil Devi 2025.04.23 12:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-54091-2024(O&M) -3- 4. Bail petition is opposed by learned counsel representing State assisted by learned counsel for complainant. It is pointed out that there are specific serious allegations against the petitioner. The trial is going on. A young girl lost her life due to the act and conduct of the petitioner. Therefore, he is not entitled to be released on bail. 5. I have considered the arguments and have gone through the record. Petitioner is behind the bars since 17.02.2023. Trial in this case is going on. Statements of complainant Prabhjot Kaur as PW-1 and Sukhwinder Singh as PW-2 have been recorded levelling allegations against the petitioner. It is a case of unnatural death of the victim i.e. daughter of the complainant. Trial in this case may take long time. Petitioner is already behind the bars for the last more than 02 years. Therefore, without expressing my mind on merits of the case, regular bail petition filed by petitioner – Majhail Singh is allowed. He is ordered to be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of trial Court/Duty Judge concerned. 6. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand disposed of accordingly as well. 21.04.2025 (AMARJOT BHATTI) Sunil Devi JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No Sunil Devi 2025.04.23 12:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document