VEERPAL KAUR vs STATE OF PUNJAB

1 GAURAV THAKUR 2026.07.13 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 A perusal of record shows that in the present case, following are the relevant factors which are required to be taken into consideration for a decision:- the petitioner has already joined the investigation; ii. that as laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of ‘Vinay Kumar Gupta v. State of Madhya Pradesh’ [Criminal Appeal No.939 of 2026, decided on 16.02.2026], the petitioner cannot be forced to assist the prosecuting agency to effect recovery of incriminating material, which may harm his interests or may amount to defeating his right of defence; iii. that as per law laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of ‘Sanjay Sharma v. State of Haryana’ [Criminal Appeal No.767 of 2026, decided on 09.02.2026], collection of evidence is the responsibility of the GAURAV THAKUR 2026.07.13 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 3 Investigating Officer, and that an accused cannot be compelled to self-incriminate himself; iv. that the dispute between the parties prima facie seems to be a dispute of civil nature, i.e. recovery of money; and the