P&H: Rejects bail of accused husband of murdering wife in matrimonial home, period of incarceration and challan presented did not entitle accuse bail

punjab-haryana
⚖️ Order Date: 31 Aug 2026
Headnotes

Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.302, 120-B, 34,  Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.439 — Bail — Murder of wife by husband - Petitioner was specifically named in the FIR - Death of deceased had occurred in the matrimonial home - Allegations were grave and cause of death was asphyxia due...

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.439 — Bail — Long incarceration — Mere period of incarceration and fact that challan had been presented did not entitle accused to bail in a case involving a serious offence. (Para 7)


Facts of the Case

P&H: Rejects bail of accused husband of murdering wife in matrimonial home, period of incarceration and challan presented did not entitle accuse bail

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed the regular bail plea of Amrik Singh, who is facing trial in a murder case arising out of the death of his wife, Rajwinder Kaur. The Court said the allegations were serious and the circumstances did not justify his release on bail.

According to the FIR, Rajwinder Kaur had been facing disputes with her husband and in-laws since the beginning of her marriage. The complainant alleged that she had complained of ill-treatment at her matrimonial home shortly before her death. On 22 June 2024, the family was informed that she was not...

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