Gurwinder Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-5449-2020

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.5449 of 2020 Date of Decision:16.09.2021 GURWINDER SINGH ......Petitioner Vs STATE OF PUNJAB .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJ MOHAN SINGH Present:Mr. Aminder Singh, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Amar Ashok Pathak, Addl. A.G Punjab.

**** RAJ MOHAN SINGH, J. (Oral) The case has been taken up for hearing through videoconferencing. Petitioner seeks grant of anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C in case bearing FIR No.26 dated 26.01.2020 registered under Sections 61/1/14 Punjab Excise Act, at Police Station Sadar Dhuri, District Sangrur.

Notice of motion was issued on 07.02.2020 and interim anticipatory bail was also granted to the petitioner on the premise that the FIR was registered on the basis of secret information. There was recovery of 72 bottles of English wine from a wheat chaff kup. None was found present at the spot. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 07.02.2020, petitioner has joined the investigation to the entire satisfaction of the Investigating Officer.

Learned State counsel on instructions from the AMANDEEP GOSAIN 2021.09.16 18:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-5449-2020 Investigating Officer admits the aforesaid fact and submits that the petitioner is no more required for further investigation in the case. Even challan has been submitted to the Court. In view of aforesaid factual position, the interim order dated 07.02.2020 is made absolute. However, petitioner shall keep appearing before the trial Court regularly. Petition stands disposed of.

(RAJ MOHAN SINGH) 16.09.2021 JUDGE Amandeep Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No AMANDEEP GOSAIN 2021.09.16 18:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document