Baljot Singh Alias Baljodh Singh v. State Of Punjab

2024:PHHC:005774 CRM-M-1256-2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-1256-2024 Date of Decision:-16.01.2024 Baljot Singh @ Baljodh Singh ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ......Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. Harjot Singh Mann, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Siddharth Attri, AAG, Punjab.

**** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 156 dated 07.09.2023 under Section 379-B (2) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, registered at Police Station Beas, District Amritsar Rural (Annexure P-1). 2.

As per the allegations levelled in the petition, the petitioner is accused of snatching a motorcycle by showing a dummy pistol/a toy pistol.

3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 07.09.2023.

4.

Custody certificate of the petitioner has been filed by learned State counsel in Court today, which is taken on record, subject to all just exceptions, according to which, the petitioner is in custody for last 04 months.

5.

Considering the fact that there is no other FIR against the PARUL 2024.01.16 18:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document petitioner, which shows the clean antecedents and fact the petitioner is in

2024:PHHC:005774 CRM-M-1256-2024 custody for the last 04 months and 06 days and the fact that the trial is likely to take long time, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody, hence, the petitioner is entitled to grant the concession of regular bail.

6.

Without commenting upon the merits, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. He shall, however, be released on the following conditions:

1. The petitioner shall declare his ordinary place of residence and the mobile number used by him.

2. The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, he has to give an alternate number, which will be available in his absence.

3. The petitioner will mark his presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to mark his presence, he is permitted to make an application before the Illaqa Magistrate, concerned.

4. The petitioner will not leave the country without the prior permission of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of his passport also. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as imposed in addition to Section 439 of Cr.P.C.

7.

It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the State is at liberty to promptly move an appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the circumstances and violation of conditions of bail.

8.

However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case. (ALOK JAIN) 16.01.2024 JUDGE Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2024.01.16 18:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document