Amritpal Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM No.M-41767 of 2014 [1]

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No.M- 41767 of 2014(O&M) Date of Decision: January 22, 2015.

Amritpal Singh ...... PETITIONER (s)

Versus

State of Punjab ...... RESPONDENT (s) CORAM:- HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE LISA GILL

Present:

Mr. P.S.Sullar, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. K.S.Sidhu, DAG, Punjab.

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1. Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?

2. To be referred to the reporters or not?

3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the digest? ***** LISA GILL, J.

Petitioner prays for anticipatory bail in FIR No.144 dated 24.07.2013, under Sections 307/452/336/323/324/427/506/148/149 IPC and Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, registered at police station Morinda District Rupnagar.

Petitioner has been summoned to face trial by the learned trial court for the commission of offences punishable under Sections 307/452/336/323/ 324/427/506/148/149 IPC on an application moved by the prosecution under OMKAR SINGH 2015.01.23 10:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

CRM No.M-41767 of 2014 [2] Section 319 Cr.P.C. It is contended that he was never arrayed as an accused in this case and co-accused of the petitioner have been extended the benefit of anticipatory bail by this Court. Pursuant to interim direction of this Court, he has put in appearance before the learned trial court. He undertakes to appear on each and every date fixed before the trial court. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Narinder Singh, submits that the petitioner has indeed put in appearance before the trial court. There is no other case pending against the petitioner. There are no allegations on behalf of the State that petitioner is likely to abscond or that he is likely to dissuade the witnesses from deposing true facts in the Court, if released on bail. In view of the above but without commenting or expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the interim bail granted to the petitioner shall be absolute subject to his furnishing fresh bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned trial court.

Petition is allowed.

( LISA GILL ) January 22, 2015.

JUDGE 'om'

OMKAR SINGH 2015.01.23 10:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh