Jaswinder Singh v. State Of Punjab

2023:PHHC:068838

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH ***** CRM-M No. 233 of 2023 Date of Decision : 12.5.2023 Jaswinder Singh ..... Petitioner versus State of Punjab ..... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present: Mr. Chandan Singh Rana, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Shubham Kaushik, AAG, Punjab --- TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA J. (ORAL):

Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Piara Singh, submits that pursuant to the order dated 6.1.2023, the petitioner has joined the investigation, and has handed over some of the alleged articles of dowry as well as a gold ring. However, other articles still remain to be recovered from him. Custodial interrogation of the petitioner cannot be sought for recovery of dowry articles. The facts regarding the alleged dowry and its entrustment are still to be established during trial.

In view thereof, the petition is allowed. Interim order dated 6.1.2023, passed by this Court, is made absolute.

(TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE 12.5.2023 Aw Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No ASHWANI KUMAR 2023.05.17 17:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document