JUDGMENT

Anoop Chitkara, J. - The present petition is under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, seeking regular bail in F.I.R. No. 231/17, 28.9.2017, registered at Police Station Balh, Distt. Mandi, H.P., under Sections 302, 392, 201, read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. In this case police report stands filed under Section 173 Cr.P.C.

2. ASI Lal Chand, I/O, Police Station Balh, Distt. Mandi, H.P., was present on the last date, when the matter was heard. He had filed status report and had also brought the police file. I have seen the status report as well as the police file to the extent it was necessary for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same stands returned to the police official. Status report was taken on record.

3. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioner as also the learned Additional Advocate General for the respondent/State. Status report also perused. Police file was also made available to the Court which was thoroughly seen and returned.

4. The gist of the prosecution case necessary for the purpose of deciding this bail application is as follows:

(a) On receipt of information of a dead body of a lady lying near her house, p