Anil Mahajan v. Suresh Kumar

CRM-M-27285 of 2024 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-27285 of 2024 (O&M) DATE OF DECISION :- 14.01.2025 Anil Mahajan

...Petitioner

Versus

Suresh Kumar

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present:- Mr. Bhupinder Ghai, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Munish Kumar Garg, Advocate with Mr. Tanuj Goyal and Mr. Rakesh Kumar Jangra, Advocates for the respondent.

*** SUMEET GOEL , J.

(Oral) Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks to withdraw the petition in hand as the petitioner-Anil Mahajan stands acquitted vide judgment dated 07.01.2025 passed by JMIC, Jind. However, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that during the pendency of the petition in hand an amount of Rs.5 lakhs was deposited by the petitioner with the Registry of this Court to show his bonafide. It has been submitted that since the petitioner now stands acquitted by the concerned Court, the said amount ought to be released to the petitioner.

Learned counsel for the respondent has opposed the return of Rs.5 lakhs earlier deposited by the petitioner before the Registry of this Court.

PARVINDER SINGH 2025.01.14 17:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CRM-M-27285 of 2024 (O&M) Having heard learned counsel for the parties and upon perusal of the record, it is deemed appropriate that the main case is directed to be dismissed as withdrawn. It is further directed that Rs.5 lakhs which were deposited by the petitioner with the Registry of this Court by way of a demand draft be returned to the petitioner on due identification. Ordered accordingly.

(SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE 14.01.2025 P.Singh Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PARVINDER SINGH 2025.01.14 17:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment