Harpal Singh @ Bhala v. State Of Punjab And ANR

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM No.M-16068 of 2018 (O&M) Date of Decision: July 17, 2018 Harpal Singh alias Bhala

...Petitioner

VERSUS

State of Punjab and another

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE INDERJIT SINGH

Present:

Mr.Rajesh Kapila, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr.Pawan Sharda, Sr. DAG, Punjab for the respondent-State.

Mr.J.S.Thind, Advocate for the complainant.

**** INDERJIT SINGH, J.

CRM No.20678 of 2018 For the reasons mentioned in the application, the same is allowed. Sections 8 and 9 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, are added in the headnote as well as in the prayer clause in the main petition. CRM No.M-16068 of 2018 Petitioner has filed this petition under Section 439 Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail in case FIR No.01 dated 18.01.2017 under Sections 7, 8, 9, 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 120-B IPC, registered at Police Station Vigilance Bureau, Amritsar. Vineet Gulati 2018.07.19 14:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh Notice of motion was issued. Learned State counsel as well as

CRM No.M-16068 of 2018 -2learned counsel for complainant appeared and contested the petition. I have heard learned counsel for the parties as well as learned State counsel and have gone through the record. As per the allegations, the petitioner was the middle man in giving bribe to the police officials. It is stated that police officials, who are main accused, are already on anticipatory bail. The petitioner has been in custody since 27.02.2018. The trial of the case will take long time. The petitioner is not required for any investigation or interrogation purposes as he is in judicial custody. No useful purpose will be served by keeping the petitioner in custody till disposal of the case.

Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the present case, without discussing the facts in minute detail and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bonds in the sum of `50,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate. However, nothing stated above, shall constitute my opinion on merits of the case.

July 17, 2018 (INDERJIT SINGH) Vgulati JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable No Vineet Gulati 2018.07.19 14:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh