Gurpal Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-20193-2018 -1IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-20193-2018 Date of Decision: 10.12.2018 Gurpal Singh

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab

...Respondent

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

Ms. Rajni Gupta, Sr. DAG, Punjab.

Mr. Arpan Sabharwal, Advocate, for the complainant.

***** JAISHREE THAKUR, J.

(Oral) The instant petition has been filed under Section 438 of Cr.P.C., for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.68 dated 01.04.2018, under Sections 494 & 420 IPC, registered at Police Station Division No. 7, Jalandhar.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has falsely been implicated in the present case and on the direction of this Court, has joined the investigation. It is also contended that nothing is to be recovered from him.

Per contra, learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Balwinder Singh, Investigating Officer, submits that petitioner has joined SATYAWAN 2018.12.10 17:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-20193-2018 -2the investigation and he is not required for the custodial interrogation. In view of the facts that the petitioner is not required for custodial interrogation and has joined the investigation, without commenting on the merits of the case, the petition is allowed and order dated 14.05.2018 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438 Sub Section 2 Clauses (i) (ii) and (iii) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. 10.12.2018 (JAISHREE THAKUR) Satyawan JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No SATYAWAN 2018.12.10 17:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document