CRM-M-30369 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (154) Divyam Setia State of Punjab and Anr. CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. petitioner in case FIR No. 316(2), 85 of BNS (old Sections 406, 498 Women, Jalandhar, District Jalandhar. 2. been relegated to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court and the arrest of the petitioner was stayed. 3. resolved their entire disputes and the copy of the settlement deed is taken on record. -1- 30369-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Divyam Setia Versus State of Punjab and Anr. HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Ms. Ritu Punj, Advocate (through VC) , Mr. Sahaj Punj, Advocate and Mr. Sarvesh Rattan, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Push Jain, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.29 dated 25.04.2026, 316(2), 85 of BNS (old Sections 406, 498 Women, Jalandhar, District Jalandhar. In furtherance to the order dated 25.05.2026, the parties had been relegated to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court and the arrest of the petitioner was stayed. As per the report of the Mediator, the parties have amicably resolved their entire disputes and the copy of the settlement deed is taken IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-30369-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 29.05.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Ms. Ritu Punj, Advocate (through VC) , Mr. Sarvesh Rattan, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. Advocate for respondent No.2. The present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the 25.04.2026, registered under Sections 316(2), 85 of BNS (old Sections 406, 498-A of IPC) at Police Station In furtherance to the order dated 25.05.2026, the parties had been relegated to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court and eport of the Mediator, the parties have amicably resolved their entire disputes and the copy of the settlement deed is taken 29.05.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents The present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the registered under Sections at Police Station In furtherance to the order dated 25.05.2026, the parties had been relegated to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court and eport of the Mediator, the parties have amicably resolved their entire disputes and the copy of the settlement deed is taken MANJU 2026.06.01 14:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-30369 4. of the petitioner 5. the parties and the petition under Section 13 statements are being recorded, the petition is allowed wi both the parties to reduced in writing in the settlement agreement dated 26.05.2026. dated 25.05.2026 made absolute. How when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the conditions of Section 482 BNSS. 6. expression of opinion on t 7. any such activity once again, automatically stand vacated. 8. as parity qua any other co 9. May 29, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -2- 30369-2026 (O&M) Learned State counsel submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is no longer required. In light of the fact that the matter has the parties and the petition seeking decree of divorce by mutual consent under Section 13-B of Hindu Marriage Act statements are being recorded, the petition is allowed wi both the parties to remain bound to their obligations reduced in writing in the settlement agreement dated 26.05.2026. 25.05.2026 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the conditions of Section 482 BNSS. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case. It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the present concession granted shall automatically stand vacated. However, it is made clear that this order shall not be const as parity qua any other co-accused. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. May 29, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No Learned State counsel submits that the custodial interrogation of the fact that the matter has been resolved between seeking decree of divorce by mutual consent of Hindu Marriage Act is filed today itself and the statements are being recorded, the petition is allowed with a direction to their obligations, which have been reduced in writing in the settlement agreement dated 26.05.2026. The order granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is ever, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final he merits of the case. It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in the present concession granted shall However, it is made clear that this order shall not be construed Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE Learned State counsel submits that the custodial interrogation resolved between seeking decree of divorce by mutual consent is filed today itself and the th a direction to , which have been The order granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is ever, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in the present concession granted shall rued MANJU 2026.06.01 14:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-30369 -3- 30369-2026 (O&M) MANJU 2026.06.01 14:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document