Suba Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-8479-2018 -1-

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH.

Crl. Misc. No.M-8479 of 2018 (O&M) Date of Decision: May 10, 2018 Suba Singh ......PETITIONER(s).

VERSUS

State of Punjab ....RESPONDENT(s).

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURINDER GUPTA

Present:

Mr. I.S.Dhaliwal, Advocate for the petitioner (s).

Ms. Monika Jalota, DAG, Punjab.

******* SURINDER GUPTA, J.(Oral) The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 960 dated 23.11.2017 registered for the offences punishable under Section 135 of Electricity Act at Police Station Anti Power Theft, District Bathinda.

Heard.

Learned State counsel submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation. The police after completion of investigation is in the process of filing cancellation report as the petitioner has deposited the penalty. In view of submission of learned State counsel but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this petition is allowed and the order dated 09.03.2018 is made absolute till the presentation of challan, Jyoti 2018.05.11 09:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CRM-M-8479-2018 -2subject to the following terms:- (i) that the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by the police as and when required; (ii) that the petitioner shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the accusation against him so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer;

(iii) that the petitioner shall not leave India without the prior permission of the Court.

(iv) that the petitioner will seek regular bail on the presentation of challan in Court.

( SURINDER GUPTA ) May 10, 2018 JUDGE Jyoti-II Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No Jyoti 2018.05.11 09:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document