Satnam Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-25800 of 2020 {1}

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-25800 of 2020 Date of decision:12.11.2020 Satnam Singh (actual name Jaswant Singh) ... Petitioner Vs.

State of Punjab ... Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL Present:- Mr.Parvesh Sachdeva, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. V.G.Jauhar, Sr. DAG, Punjab.

SUVIR SEHGAL, J. (Oral) The Court has been convened through video conferencing due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Through the instant petition, the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.288 dated 20.08.2020, registered under Section 61 of The Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police Station Sadar Fazilka, District Fazilka.

Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Lakhwinder Singh submits that the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. He has further instructions to state that the petitioner is involved in three other cases and he has drawn the attention of the Court to para 7 of the affidavit dated 08.10.2020 filed by the Excise Inspector, Circle Fazilka, District Fazilka.

SAVITA KADIAN 2020.11.12 17:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRM-M-25800 of 2020 {2} In view of the above facts, but without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated 03.09.2020 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

(SUVIR SEHGAL) JUDGE November 12, 2020 savita Whether Speaking/Reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No SAVITA KADIAN 2020.11.12 17:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh