Swaran Singh v. State Of Punjab





IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-13896-2024 Date of decision : 01.04.2024 SWARAN SINGH ....Petitioner

Versus

STATE OF PUNJAB

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ JAIN Present :

Mr. Imran Farooqi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, Asstt. Advocate General, Punjab. PANKAJ JAIN, J. (ORAL) On 18.03.2024, the following order was passed :- "Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.140 dated 30.10.2022, registered for offences punishable under Sections 452, 323, 324, 326, 148 and 149 of IPC at Police Station Sadar Ahmedgarh, District Malerkotla, the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. seeking pre- arrest bail. Counsel for the petitioner relies upon order dated 09.01.2024 passed in CR0M-M-871-2024 (Annexure P-3) and further submits that the petitioner admittedly was standing on his roof from where he shouted loudly against the victim. Notice of motion for 01.04.2024.

Mr. Tarun Aggarwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab, appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State. In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the arresting officer/ Investigating Officer. As and when called, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the conditions enumerated under Section 438(2) of the Cr.P.C. To be heard alongwith CRM-M-871-2024."

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CRM-M-13896-2024 -2- 2024:PHHC:042993 2.

Today, Ld. State Counsel on instructions from ASI Nagar Singh submits that the petitioner has already joined investigation and is no more required for custodial interrogation.

3.

Without commenting on the merits of the case and in view of the aforesaid fact, order dated 18.03.2024 is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Sections 438(2) Cr.P.C. 4.

This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read granting the petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. 5.

This order does not in any manner limit or restrict the rights or duties of the police or investigating agency to investigate into the charges against the petitioner.

6.

The petitioner shall be deemed to be in custody for the purpose of Section 27 of the Evidence Act in regard to a discovery of facts made in pursuance of information supplied by the petitioner in case the occasion arises.

7.

It will be open to the police or the investigating agency to move this Court for a direction under Section 439(2) Cr.P.C. to arrest the accused, in the event of violation of any term, such as absconding, non-cooperating during investigation, evasion, intimidation or inducement to witnesses with a view to influence outcome of the investigation or trial. 8.

Petition stands disposed off accordingly.

April 01, 2024 (PANKAJ JAIN) Dpr JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No Deepak Kumar 2024.04.01 17:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document