Jaswinder Singh And ANR v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-26436-2020 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-26436-2020 Date of Decision: 22.7.2021 Jaswinder Singh and another ..... Petitioners

Versus

State of Punjab .......Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BHARDWAJ

Present:

Mr. Hitinder Singh Lalli, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. M.S.Nagra, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. Mr. A.K. Khunger, Advocate, for the complainant. Rajesh Bhardwaj, J. (ORAL) Matter has been taken up through video conferencing via Webex facility in the light of the Pandemic Covid-19 situation and as per instructions.

The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No.240 dated 15.8.2020 registered under Sections 498-A, 406, 307, 323 and 149 IPC at Police Station City Malout, District Sri Muktsar Sahib. By virtue of the order dated 22.9.2020, while granting interim protection, the petitioners were directed to join investigation. It has been contended by learned counsel for the petitioners that the petitioners have joined the investigation and fully cooperated and thus, the interim order may kindly be made absolute. Learned counsel for the complainant has vehemently opposed the prayer of the petitioners for grant of anticipatory bail. Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Karamjit SHARMILA DEVI 2021.07.22 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document phhc

CRM-M-26436-2020 -2Singh, has endorsed that the petitioners have joined the investigation and submitted that they are no more required for further investigation. In view of the above, the order dated 22.9.2020 is made absolute and the petition stands allowed.

(RAJESH BHARDWAJ) JUDGE 22.7.2021 sharmila Whether Speaking/Reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No SHARMILA DEVI 2021.07.22 17:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document phhc