215 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CCCCRRRRM M M M----M M M M----22220000333388881111----2222000022226666 DECIDED ON: 23.07.2026 KKKKUUUULLLLDDDDEEEEEEEEPPPP SSSSIIIINNNNGGGGHHHH AAAALLLLIIIIAAAASSSS GGGGUUUURRRRPPPPRRRREEEEEEEETTTT SSSSIIIINNNNGGGGHHHH .....PETITIONER VERSUS SSSSTTTTAAAATTTTEEEE OOOOFFFF PPPPUUUUNNNNJJJJAAAABBBB .....RESPONDENT CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH. Present: Mr. L.S. Sekhon, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Vinay Malhotra, DAG, Punjab. SSSSAAAANNNNJJJJAAAAYYYY VVVVAAAASSSSHHHHIIIISSSSTTTTHHHH ,,,, JJJJ ((((OOOORRRRAAAALLLL)))) 1. Present petition has been filed by the petitioner, seeking grant of regular bail, in case, FIR No.178 dated 13.09.2023, under Sections 302 of IPC [corresponding to section 103 of BNS], registered at Police Station Lehra, District Sangrur. 2. Complainant namely Sukhchain Singh alias Chaini got registered the FIR, contents of which are reproduced here under, for reference:- “I am a labourer, and we are 4 siblings. The eldest is my D sister Reena Kaur aged 26 years got married 8 years ago to Kuldeep Singh Gurpreet Singh s/o Bhura Singh r/o Rampura Jawaharwal PS Lehra. They have 2 daughters. After the marriage Kuldeep Singh Gurpreet Singh husband of my sister used to harass her and used to beat her and we used to go there to make them understand. My sister Reena Kaur used to tell me that her husband harassed her and said that I will kill you by strangulation by giving you electric shock. Kuldeep Singh Gurpreet Singh used to tell my sister that I de not like you and I like some other girl and you do not look good sitting on my motorcycle. LAVISHA 2026.07.23 14:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CCCCRRRRM M M M----M M M M----22220000333388881111----2222000022226666 ----2222---- Yesterday on 12.09.203 we came to know that my sister Reena Kaur had died and on this immediately we reached at the in-law's house of my sister at Rampura Jawaharwala and saw that dead body of my sister was lying on cot. Kuldeep Singh Gurpreet Singh killed my sister either by giving electric shock or by some other method. Yesterday I was in shock therefore, now I have recorded my you regarding death of my sister, heard, it is correct. A legal action shall be taken against Kuldeep Singh Gurpreet Singh s/o Bhura Singh r/o Rampura Jawaharwala, PS Lehra, District Sangrur. LTI Deponent sukhchain Singh Chaini statement to endorsed by SD/- Gulab Singh.” 3. Injuries recorded in the post mortem report dated 13.09.2023 (Annexure P-2), are reproduced here under:- EEEExxxxaaaammmmiiiinnnnaaaattttiiiioooonnnn ooooffff EEEExxxxtttteeeerrrrnnnnaaaallll IIIInnnnjjjjuuuurrrriiiieeeessss Sr. No. Injuries Marked Injury Number 1 Penny bruises present on B/L sides of neck total 4 in numbers. Size 1 x 0.5 inches, 1 x 0.5 inches, 1 x 0.5 inches, 1 x 0.5 inches Yes 1 2 # of the thyroid cartilage present Yes 2 3 Abraosion would (multiple) present on dorsal side of left hand. Yes 3 4. Out of total 15 prosecution witnesses, only 02 witnesses have been partly examined, while 02 witnesses have been given up. Petitioner has remained inside jail for a period of approximately two years and ten months. 5. Having regard to the nature of allegations, injuries reflected in the post-mortem report, and the fact that occurrence allegedly took place in the matrimonial home of the deceased, this Court is of the view that it would not be appropriate to express any opinion on the merits of the case at this stage, lest it prejudice either party during trial. Rival contentions and the evidence are matters, to be appreciated by learned Trial Court at the appropriate stage. LAVISHA 2026.07.23 14:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CCCCRRRRM M M M----M M M M----22220000333388881111----2222000022226666 ----3333---- 6. In the aforesaid circumstances, this Court does not find any ground to extend the concession of regular bail to the petitioner, at this stage. 7. AAAAccccccccoooorrrrddddiiiinnnnggggllllyyyy,,,, pppprrrreeeesssseeeennnntttt ppppeeeettttiiiittttiiiioooonnnn iiiissss ddddiiiissssppppoooosssseeeedddd ooooffff,,,, with a direction to learned Trial Court to make an endeavour to conclude the trial and decide the case, preferably within a period of six-eight months from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 8. It is, however, clarified that in the event, trial is not concluded within the aforesaid period, or no substantial progress is made in the trial for reasons not attributable to the petitioner, it shall be open for the petitioner to approach this Court again, by filing a fresh petition seeking concession of bail, which shall be considered on its own merits, in accordance with law. 9. Let copy of this order be forwarded to the trial Court for information and necessary compliance. (SANJAY VASHISTH) 22223333....00007777....2222000022226666 JJJJUUUUDDDDGGGGEEEE Lavisha Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No LAVISHA 2026.07.23 14:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh