Avtar Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Misc. No.M-11746 of 2019 Date of Decision: 14.01.2020 Avtar Singh

...Petitioner (s)

Versus

State of Punjab

...Respondent(s)

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARI PAL VERMA Present:- Mr. P.S. Paul, Advocate for the petitioner.

Ms. Ruchika Sabharwal, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. Dhruv Walia, Advocate for the complainant.

***** HARI PAL VERMA, J. (Oral) Prayer in this petition filed under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.19 dated 01.02.2019 under Sections 354, 354-A, 506, 34 IPC registered at Police Station City Roopnagar. Learned counsel for the petitioner states that pursuant to order dated 04.09.2019 of this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation. Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Sudesh Kumar, does not dispute the aforesaid fact and submits that the custody of the petitioner is no more required.

ASHWANI KUMAR 2020.01.14 18:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Criminal Misc. No. M-11746 of 2019 -2I have heard learned counsel for the parties. Considering the fact that the petitioner has joined investigation and his custody is no more required, the present petition is allowed and the interim order dated 04.09.2019 is made absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when directed by the investigating agency and shall abide by the terms and conditions laid down under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. January 14, 2020 ( HARI PAL VERMA ) AK JUDGE Whether speaking / reasoned?

Yes / No Whether reportable?

Yes / No ASHWANI KUMAR 2020.01.14 18:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document