HARDEEP SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Application is allowed subject to all just exceptions.

(2.) It has been contended by learned Counsel for the petitioners that offence under Section 31 of the Act is not a cognizable offence. It is further contended that allegations are general in nature. It is also contended that present FIR has been lodged as a counter-blast to the petition for divorce filed by present petitioner No. 2. It is also contended that on inquiry offence under Section 307, IPC was not found to be made out by the police. However, there are serious allegations against petitioner-accused. Despite harassment on account of dowry, which started just after two months of marriage, there are specific instances of acts of physical violence being committed upon the complainant by all the petitioners. Complainant had lost both of her parents before her marriage and the marriage was performed by her relatives. Hence, it is not such a case in which extraordinary relief of anticipatory bail should be granted to the petitioner-accused.