Satwant Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-42501-2015 -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH.

Crl. Misc. No.M-42501 of 2015 (O&M) Date of Decision: May 30, 2017 Satwant Singh ......PETITIONER(s).

VERSUS

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

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURINDER GUPTA

Present:

Mr. Bhupinder Ghai, Advocate for the petitioner (s).

Ms. Bhavna Gupta, D.A.G., Punjab.

Mr. Achin Gupta, Advocate for 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 petitioner in case FIR No.235 dated 20.11 2015 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 306 of Indian Penal Code, at Police Station Kotwali Faridkot, District Faridkot.

Heard.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that after the grant of interim bail vide order dated 15.12.2015, petitioner has joined the investigation. On completion of investigation, challan was presented and petitioner was allowed regular bail. Thereafter, charge was framed and Sachin Mehta 2017.05.30 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH

CRM-M-42501-2015 -2three prosecution witnesses have been examined. Keeping in view the above facts but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this petition is allowed and the order dated 15.12.2015 is made absolute subject to the condition that petitioner shall appear before the trial Court on each and every date. Trial court is directed to expedite the trial of the case and make attempts to dispose of the same at the earliest, preferably within one year. ( SURINDER GUPTA ) May 30, 2017 JUDGE Sachin M.

Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No Sachin Mehta 2017.05.30 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH