Rohit @ Gajni v. State Of Haryana

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-10788-2021 Decided on : 15.03.2021 Rohit @ Gajni . . . Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Haryana . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL PRESENT: Mr. Rakesh Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana assisted by ASI Brij Pal.

**** MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail in case FIR No. 315, dated 10.07.2018, under Sections 354-D, 341, 506/34 IPC, Section 12 of the POCSO Act and Section 25/54/59 of the Arms Act, registered at Police Station Kundli, District Sonepat.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been in custody since 18th July, 2018 and there is no likelihood of the trial concluding anytime in the near future.

Per contra, learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Brij Pal, has apprised this Court that the prosecution evidence is likely to be concluded on the next date of hearing. As only 03 prosecution witnesses remain to be examined.

Heard.

JAWALA RAM 2021.03.15 14:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

CRM-M-10788-2021 - 2 - In view of the fact that the trial is nearing completion, this Court is not inclined to extend the concession of regular bail to the petitioner. However, since the petitioner has been in custody since 18th July, 2018, the trial Court concerned is directed to expedite the trial and conclude the same positively on or before 15th May, 2021. Petition stands dismissed accordingly.

(MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) JUDGE March 15, 2021 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2021.03.15 14:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh