Akashdeep Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-25284-2023(O&M) 2023:PHHC:102697

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRM-M-25284-2023(O&M) Date of decision: 08.08.2023 Akashdeep Singh ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA Present:- Mr. R.S. Sekhon, Advocate for petitioner.

Mr. Mohit Thakur, AAG, Punjab.

***** ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short 'Cr. P.C.') for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.58 dated 25.04.2023, registered under Sections 61 and 78 of the Excise Act, 1914, at Police Station City Malout, District Sri Muktsar Sahib. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that pursuant to earlier order dated 25.05.2023 passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation and has fully cooperated in the same.

3.

Learned State counsel per his instructions from ASI Satwinder Singh submits that petitioner has joined investigation and in view of cooperation rendered by him, no custodial interrogation of petitioner is required. 4.

In view of the above, since custodial interrogation of petitioner is no more required and he has already joined investigation and cooperated with the investigating officer, present petition is allowed. Order dated 25.05.2023 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to petitioner's complying with provisions under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

5.

Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (ARUN MONGA) JUDGE 08.08.2023 Jyoti Thakur Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No JYOTI THAKUR 2023.08.09 13:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgement