Gurtej Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-3638 of 2021

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-3638 of 2021 DATE OF DECISION :- March 31, 2021 Gurtej Singh

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S. MADAAN Present:- Mr. Dilraj Singh Bhinder, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. J.S. Ghuman, DAG, Punjab.

*** The case has been taken up through Video Conferencing. Written reply filed by the State counsel be taken on record. Learned counsel for the petitioner states that in compliance with the direction issued to the petitioner vide order dated 8.2.2021, he has since jointed the investigation and has been released on interim bail. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Rajinder Kumar concedes this fact further stating that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required.

Under such circumstances, the interim bail granted to the petitioner on 8.2.2021 is made absolute, subject to the following conditions :- (i) he shall join the investigation as and when so directed. (ii) he shall appear in the Court on each and every date of hearing.

PARVINDER SINGH 2021.03.31 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CRM-M-3638 of 2021 (iii) he shall not give any threat or intimidation to the prosecution witnesses.

(iv) he shall not leave India without prior permission of the Court.

(v) he shall surrender his Passport before the Investigating Officer and if he is not having Passport then shall file the affidavit in that regard. In case the petitioner violates any term and condition on which the bail has been granted to him, the prosecution would be entitled to apply for cancellation of bail.

The petition stands allowed accordingly.

(H.S. MADAAN) JUDGE March 31, 2021 p.singh Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PARVINDER SINGH 2021.03.31 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh