Ajay Pal Singh Middukhera v. State Of Punjab And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-24065-2022 Date of Decision: 18.08.2022 Ajay Pal Singh Middukhera ......... Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab and others ........ Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA Present:- Mr. Bipin Ghai, Senior Advocate with Mr. Nikhil, Advocate, Mr. Siddhanth Arora, Advocate and Mr. Vishal Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Harsimar Singh Sitta, AAG, Punjab.

**** ANOOP CHITKARA, J. (ORAL) Learned senior counsel on instructions from his assisting counsel submits that the petitioner would be contended and satisfied in case the current arrangement of protection or so continues till his statement is recorded before the trial Court. Given above, the present petition is disposed of with direction to continue providing adequate protection to the petitioner (witness) till his statement is recorded before the trial Court. Even after that it shall be open for the petitioner to file an appropriate petition before this Court seeking further protection in case he apprehends any threat to his life and liberty.

State is directed to complete the investigation and file challan at the earliest. On filing of challan, this Court requests the trial Court to expedite the trial without any adjournment unless those are of dire necessities. (ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE 18.08.2022 Jyoti-II Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No JYOTI 2022.08.18 18:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document