IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 107 CRR-963-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 16.04.2026 MANJIT KAUR PANDHER THROUGH SPA ......... Peoner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS ......... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA Present Mr. Hitesh Ghai, Advocate for the peoner/complainant. **** ANOOP CHITKARA, J. (ORAL) FIR No. Dated Police Sta2on Sec2ons 04 22.01.2020 Maloud, District Khanna 380 IPC (Secon 201 IPC added later on) CRM-15899-2026 This is an applicaon for condonaon of delay of 124 days in ﬁling the revision peon. For the reasons menoned in the applicaon, the same is allowed and delay of 124 days in ﬁling the revision peon is condoned. CRR-963-2026 (O&M) 1. The present peon has been ﬁled against the order dated 02.09.2025 vide which learned trial Court has dismissed the applicaon of the peoner for recording her statement through whatsapp video call or through electronic channel such as video conferencing in above caponed FIR. 2. Counsel for the peoner submits that the peoner has already applied for a Green Card, which is presently pending, and under the current circumstances, it is not possible for her to travel back from the United States and the situaon is beyond her control. In these circumstances, it would be just and proper if her statement be recorded through video conferencing. He further submits that her counsel would idenfy her and also put JYOTI 2026.04.22 15:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. signatures on behalf of the peoner on the tesmony and she would not claim any prejudice in this regard. He further submits that even a7er, if the trial Court considers the personal presence of the peoner to be necessary, the ma8er may be adjourned for a reasonable period to enable her to return to India for the purpose of recording her statement. 3. Given the nature of order this Court, proposes to pass there is no need to issue noce or ask for response of private respondents. 4. In the enrety of facts and circumstances, it is a ﬁt case where statement of the peoner should be recorded through video conferencing and if any party is against the recording of such statement, they should give reasons that why her statement is to be recorded in person wherein more explicitly when the peoner through her counsel has made a statement that she will not claim any prejudice for appearing through video conferencing. 5. Given above, the present peon is allowed. The concerned Court shall communicate the date of next hearing for recording of statement of witness-peoner through video conferencing to the counsel appearing before the trial Court on her behalf. In the event that the peoner fails to appear on the said date, one further opportunity shall be granted. However, if despite such communicaon the peoner again fails to appear, the present order shall stand recalled automacally and the peon shall be deemed dismissed. All pending miscellaneous applicaons, if any, stand disposed of. (ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE 16.04.2026 Jyo -II Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No JYOTI 2026.04.22 15:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.

MANJIT KAUR PANDHER THROUGH SPA v. STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

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