Surjit Lal And ORS v. State Of Punjab And ANR

CRM-M-49480-2018 (O&M) 2023:PHHC:095177

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-49480-2018 (O&M) Date of decision: 26.07.2023 Surjit Lal and Others ....Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab and Another

...Respondents

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present :

Mr. Rajiv Joshi, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. H.S. Sullar, Sr. DAG Punjab ***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J.

1.

The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of Criminal Complaint No.COMI/20/2014, DOI 23.04.2014, registered under Sections 452, 447, 427, 323, 324 and 120-B IPC and the entire consequential proceedings arising thereof and pending before the learned JMIC, Kapurthala including the summoning order dated 17.11.2016. 2.

After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioners prays for withdrawal of the instant petition with liberty to raise all pleas before the trial Court at the appropriate stage. He however, prays that the trial Court be directed to grant exemption to the petitioners from personal appearance as petitioner No.1 is 80 years old while others are also senior citizens. They are ready to furnish an undertaking by way of affidavit to appear before the trial Court on the dates, for which their presence is absolutely necessary. 3.

Dismissed as withdrawn with liberty aforesaid. MOHIT 2023.07.29 14:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CRM-M-49480-2018 (O&M) 2023:PHHC:095177 4.

However, if the petitioners file applications for grant of exemption from personal appearance, the same shall be sympathetically considered, in accordance with law, keeping in view the aforesaid facts. (AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE July 26, 2023 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes / No Whether reportable :

Yes / No MOHIT 2023.07.29 14:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment