Monu Khatri v. State Of Haryana

CRM-M-47548-2018 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-47548-2018 Date of decision: 01.11.2018 Monu Khatri ..... Petitioner

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State of Haryana ..... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMENDRA JAIN PRESENT: Mr. Samir Rathaur, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Yashwinder Singh, DAG, Haryana.

RAMENDRA JAIN, J. (ORAL) Through this petition under Section 439 Cr.P.C., prayer has been made for grant of regular bail to petitioner-Monu Khatri, in case FIR No. 260 dated 14.05.2018 registered under Sections 398 and 402 IPC and Section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Sadar Sonepat, District Sonepat.

According to the prosecution, the petitioner was sitting in the offending car with his companions, who tried to rob ASI Pawan of his car at gun point.

Learned counsel inter alia contends that petitioner is in custody since 14.05.2018. No role has been attributed to him. He was simply sitting in the stationary car along with his companions, who tried to rob ASI Pawan, of his car. The petitioner has falsely been RISHU KATARIA 2018.11.02 17:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-47548-2018 -2implicated in this case. Conclusion of trial may take a long time. No useful purpose would be served by detaining him in jail. On 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-Monu Khatri, is ordered to be released on bail pending trial, on his furnishing adequate bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. November 01, 2018 ( RAMENDRA JAIN ) rishu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No RISHU KATARIA 2018.11.02 17:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document