Rajeev Kumar And ORS. v. State Of Punjab And Another

CRM-M-16258 of 2022

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-16258 of 2022 DATE OF DECISION :- 18.09.2024 Rajeev Kumar and others

...Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and another

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present:- Mr. APS Chaudhary, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Adhiraj Singh, AAG, Punjab.

Mr. Vipin Mahajan, Advocate for respondent No. 2. *** SUMEET GOEL , J.

(Oral) Faced with the situation that the substantial prosecution evidence has already been led, learned counsel for the petitioners seeks to withdraw the instant petition at this stage.

Ordered accordingly.

At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that petitioners no. 2 and 3 are aged 70 years and 69 years respectively and hence they may be granted exemption from personal appearance before the concerned Court.

Accordingly, the petitioners are granted exemption from personal appearance before the concerned Court subject to the following conditions: - (i) They will be represented by a counsel;

(ii) They will not delay/stall the proceedings of the trial Court;

(iii) They will not dispute their identity as accused; PARVINDER SINGH 2024.09.18 17:53 I agree to specified portions of this document chandigarh

CRM-M-16258 of 2022 (iv) They will have no objection if the prosecution evidence is recorded in their absence but in presence of their counsel;

(v) They will appear before the trial Court as and when required by the trial Court and any other condition which the trial Court may impose.

The petitioners shall file affidavits before the concerned trial Court stipulating above conditions.

(SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE 18.09.2024 P.Singh Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PARVINDER SINGH 2024.09.18 17:53 I agree to specified portions of this document chandigarh