Manpreet Singh @ Mani v. State Of Punjab

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Criminal Misc. No. M-15217 of 2020 Date of Decision: 16.07.2020 Manpreet Singh alias Mani ... Petitioner(s)

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State of Punjab ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal

Present:

Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Anil Kshetarpal , J.

This is fourth application for grant of regular bail to the petitioner pending trial in FIR No. 220 dated 23.12.2016, registered under Section 22 of the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 at Police Station City, Phagwara, District Kapurthala. The third application, filed for grant of regular bail to the petitioner, was disposed of by this Court on 19.12.2019 after noticing that trial of the case has already made substantial progress. Learned State counsel has pointed out that trial of the case has made substantial progress and the prosecution has already got recorded evidence of majority of prosecution witnesses. He further pointed out that cross-examination of one prosecution witness apart from examination of the Station House Officer as a prosecution witness are pending. DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2020.07.16 15:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Criminal Misc. No. M-15217 of 2020 Keeping in view the fact that trial of the case is at its fag end, prayer for grant of regular bail to the petitioner, at this stage, cannot be considered. However, the learned trial Court is requested to expeditiously dispose of the case.

Disposed of.

(Anil Kshetarpal) Judge July 16, 2020 "DK"

Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2020.07.16 15:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document