Gurpreet Singh v. State Of Haryana And Another

2023:PHHC: 145535

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-20115-2023(O&M) Date of Decision: 16.11.2023 GURPREET SINGH

...Petitioner

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STATE OF HARYANA AND ANR

...Respondent

CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present:- Mr. Sandeep Singh Jatan, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Arjun Lakhanpal, Addl., A.G., Haryana.

Mr. Ram Karan Agnihotri, Advocate for respondent No.2-complainant.

***** MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) 1.

Through the instant petition under Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.15, dated 27.03.2023, registered under Sections 323, 498-A, 406, 506 of IPC, at Police Station Women Police Station Naraingarh, District Ambala. 2.

Vide order dated 28.07.2023 passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join investigation. 3.

Learned State counsel filed status report dated 20.05.2023. The same is taken on record. He further, on instructions from Head Constable- Salma states that the petitioner has joined the investigation and he is not required for custodial interrogation.

3.

In view of the said facts, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated 28.07.2023 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. (MANISHA BATRA) November 16, 2023 JUDGE himanshu Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No HIMANSHU 2023.11.17 14:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.