Saheb Sahni v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-28580 of 2020 {1}

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-28580 of 2020 Date of decision:12.11.2020 Saheb Sahni ... Petitioner Vs.

State of Punjab ... Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL Present:- Mr. Narinder S. Lucky, 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.246 dated 14.08.2020, registered under Sections 379-B and 406 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Section 411 of IPC added later on), at Police Station City Phagwara, District Kapurthala. Learned State counsel, on instructions from SI Kulwant Singh submits that the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. He has further instructions to state that there is no other criminal case pending against the petitioner. In view of the above facts, but without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated SAVITA KADIAN 2020.11.12 17:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh

CRM-M-28580 of 2020 {2} 18.09.2020 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 17:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh