Salman v. State Of Haryana

2023:PHHC:079200

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM-M-26833-2023 Date of Decision: May 31, 2023 SALMAN ........ Petitioner

Versus

STATE OF HARYANA ........ Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA

Present:

Mr. Namit Khurana, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gaurav Bansal, D.A.G., Haryana.

**** HARKESH MANUJA, J. (ORAL) 1.

By way of present petition filed under Section 439 CrPC, prayer has been made for grant of bail pending trial in case FIR No.7 dated 16.01.2023 registered under Sections 489-A, 489-B, 489-C, 489D, 420 and 34 IPC at P.S. Radaur, District Yamuna Nagar. 2.

As per the allegations levelled against the petitioner in the FIR, he was found to have two counterfeit notes of Rs.500/- each. 3.

Learned counsel for petitioner submits that investigation in the present case has been concluded with the filing of challan followed by framing of charges and petitioner has suffered incarceration for a period of almost 5 months.

4.

On the other hand, learned State counsel submits that the allegation against the petitioner are of serious nature as the same affects the economy of the Country.

5.

I have heard learned counsel for the parties and gone through the paper-book. I find substance in the submissions made on behalf of the petitioner.

TEJWINDER SINGH 2023.05.31 16:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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In the present case, investigation already stands concluded with the filing of challan followed by framing of charges and the petitioner has already suffered incarceration for a period of almost 5 months. Moreover, no prosecution witness has been examined so far, thus the trial is going to take some time, besides it, the petitioner is not involved in any other case of similar nature. Considering the aforesaid, I find no justified reason to extend the incarceration of the petitioner. 7.

In view of the above, without commenting upon merits of the present petition, the same is allowed. Petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to his furnishing of adequate bail bonds/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate/Duty Magistrate.

31.05.2023 (HARKESH MANUJA) tejwinder JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No TEJWINDER SINGH 2023.05.31 16:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document