Gurdeep Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM-M-21577-2020 (O&M) Date of decision:6.10.2020 GURDEEP SINGH .....Petitioner

Versus

STATE OF PUNJAB .....Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL

Present:

Mr. Karandeep S. Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. S.P.S. Tinna, Addl. A.G. Punjab.

(Proceedings conducted through video conferencing). **** GURVINDER SINGH GILL , J. (ORAL)

1. The Learned State counsel upon instructions from ASI Rajdeep has informed that all the prosecution witnesses have already been examined and that the trial is virtually at its fag end.

2. Faced with the aforesaid position, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he may be permitted to withdraw this petition at this stage.

3. In view of the aforesaid position, the petition stands dismissed as withdrawn at this stage. However, the trial Court is directed to take necessary steps as may be possible during the present times on account of spread of pandemic for expediting the trial provided the counsel for the accused extends full cooperation for the same. In case the statement of the accused is to be recorded in terms of Section 313 Cr.P.C. or any GAURAV SOROT 2020.10.06 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

( 2 ) CRM-M-21577-2020 (O&M) defence witness is to be examined, the trial Court may record such statement either by physical process, if found safe and convenient subject to adherence of all the safeguards as prescribed by the Health Authorities or may explore the possibility of recording the same through video conferencing subject to the condition that defence counsel extends utmost cooperation for the same. The petition is thus disposed off with the aforesaid directions.

( GURVINDER SINGH GILL) 6.10.2020 JUDGE Gaurav Sorot Whether reasoned / speaking?

Yes / No Whether reportable?

Yes / No GAURAV SOROT 2020.10.06 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document