Harpreet Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M No.3175 of 2020 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.3175 of 2020 Date of Decision:26.02.2020 Harpreet Singh

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE JAISHREE THAKUR Present:- Mr. J.S. Dhaliwal, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Davinder Bir Singh, DAG, Punjab.

-.- JAISHREE THAKUR, J. (ORAL) This is a petition that has been filed for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.221 dated 26.07.2019 registered under Sections 457, 376, 506 IPC at Police Station Sadar Mansa, District Mansa. Learned counsel for the petitioner herein would contend that the petitioner, who is in custody since 30.07.2019 has been falsely implicated in the present case. Investigation is complete and statement of prosecutrix has been recorded, therefore, petitioner is entitled for concession of bail.

Learned counsel for the respondent-State on instructions from IO admits to the factum of recording statement of the prosecutrix, however, opposes the bail application.

I have heard learned counsel for the parties. Since no further investigation is required and statement of prosecutrix has already been recorded and trial is likely to take some to conclude as out of 15 witnesses, only one witness has been examined, no PANKAJ KUMAR 2020.02.27 11:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M No.3175 of 2020 -2useful purpose would be served in keeping the petitioner behind the bars. The instant petition is allowed and the petitioner is directed to be released on regular bail on execution of adequate personal/ surety bond to the satisfaction of concerned trial Court/Duty Magistrate. However, any observation made herein shall not be construed to be an expression on merits of the case.

(JAISHREE THAKUR) JUDGE February 26, 2020 Pankaj* Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No PANKAJ KUMAR 2020.02.27 11:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document