Balwinder Singh & ANR. v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-37289-2017 -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH.

Crl. Misc. No.M-37289 of 2017 (O&M) Date of Decision: May 25, 2018 Balwinder Singh and another ......PETITIONER(s).

VERSUS

State of Punjab and another ....RESPONDENT(s).

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURINDER GUPTA

Present:

Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Rehan, Advocate for the petitioner (s).

Mr. Amandeep S. Gill, Senior D.A.G. Punjab.

None for the complainant.

******* SURINDER GUPTA, J.(Oral) The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.51 dated 18.03.2017 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 406, 420 read with Section 120-B of Indian Penal Code, at Police Station City Ferozepur.

Heard.

As per report of mediator, parties could not reach amicable settlement during mediation.

Learned State counsel submits that petitioners have joined the investigation, which is still in progress but their custodial interrogation is not required for the purpose of further investigation. Sachin Mehta 2018.05.25 16:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh

CRM-M-37289-2017 -2In view of submission of learned State counsel but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this petition is allowed and order dated 14.12.2017 is made absolute till the presentation of challan, subject to the following terms:- (i) that the petitioners shall make themselves available for interrogation by the police as and when required; (ii) that the petitioners shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the accusation against them so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer;

(iii) that the petitioners shall not leave India without the prior permission of the Court;

(iv) that the petitioners will seek regular bail on the presentation of challan in Court.

( SURINDER GUPTA ) May 25, 2018 JUDGE Sachin M.

Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No Sachin Mehta 2018.05.25 16:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh