Babbaljit Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-38410-2018 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-38410-2018 Date of decision: 25.10.2018 Babbaljit Singh ..... Petitioner

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State of Punjab ..... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMENDRA JAIN PRESENT: Mr. Vikrampreet Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. AS Gill, DAG, Punjab.

RAMENDRA JAIN, J. (ORAL) Through this petition under Section 439 Cr.P.C., petitionerBabbaljit Singh, has prayed for grant of regular bail in case FIR No. 94 dated 19.06.2018 registered underSections 436 and 427 IPC at Police Station Sardulgarh, District Mansa.

Custody certificate filed by learned State counsel is taken on record. Office to tag the same at the appropriate place. According to the prosecution, the petitioner burnt his own household articles.

Learned counsel inter alia contends that the petitioner is in custody since 21.07.2018. Framing of charge and conclusion of trial may take a long time. No useful purpose would be served by detaining him in jail.

RISHU KATARIA 2018.10.25 18:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-38410-2018 -2On the other hand, learned State counsel vehemently opposed the above submission of learned counsel for the petitioner. Considering overall facts and circumstances, but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the petition is allowed. Consequently, petitioner-Babbaljit Singh, is ordered to be released on bail pending trial, on his furnishing adequate bail and surety bonds to the satisfaction of trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. October 25, 2018 ( RAMENDRA JAIN ) rishu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No RISHU KATARIA 2018.10.25 18:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document