Gurwinder Singh v. State Of Punjab Through Advocate General, Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRM-22684 of 2017 in/and CRM-M-25655 of 2017 (O&M) Date of Decision: 24.07.2017 Gurwinder Singh ... Petitioner

VERSUS

State of Punjab through Advocate General Punjab ... Respondent CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURINDER GUPTA

Present:

Mr. Balbir Kumar Saini, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab.

******* SURINDER GUPTA, J.

Heard.

Learned counsel for petitioner submits that the petitioner was earlier found innocent and got discharged from custody vide order dated 7.10.2014. The trial court vide order dated 3.5.2017 has again summoned him to face trial for offence punishable under Section 21 of Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act. The petitioner is ready to surrender before the trial court and to face trial.

In view of the submissions of learned counsel for petitioner and keeping in view the fact that earlier he was declared innocent and got discharged, this petition is allowed and the petitioner is directed to surrender before the trial court within two weeks from today. On his appearance before the trial court, he shall be released on bail on his furnishing bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Trial Court/Duty Magistrate subject to the conditions that may be imposed by it. Deepak Kumar 2017.07.25 12:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-25655 of 2017 -2It is, however, made clear that in the event of petitioner not complying with the direction of surrender before the trial court within two weeks, he shall not be entitled to the benefit of bail allowed to him and he will be taken into custody.

July 24, 2017 ( SURINDER GUPTA ) deepak JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No Deepak Kumar 2017.07.25 12:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document