Jaswinder Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M No. 27956 of 2019 -1In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh CRM-M No. 27956 of 2019 Date of Decision: 10.1.2020 Jaswinder Singh ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ......Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARNARESH SINGH GILL

Present:

Mr. K.D.S.Hooda, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Kirat Singh Sidhu, DAG, Punjab assisted by ASI Sukhwinder Singh.

**** HARNARESH SINGH GILL , J. (ORAL) The petitioner seeks regular bail in FIR No. 176 dated 18.11.2018 under Sections 304, 323, 34 IPC registered at Police Station Kabarwala, District Shri Muktsar Sahib.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that as per the FIR, two injuries have been attributed to the petitioner which are simple in nature. Even as per the post-mortem report (Annexure P-2), the cause of death was "Myocardial Infraction" and allegation in the FIR is that the petitioner pushed the deceased and he fell down. He further submits that petitioner has been in custody since 19.1.2019 and challan has since been presented.

Learned State counsel has not disputed the factual assertions. The petitioner has been in custody since 19.1.2019. The trial will take time to conclude. No useful purpose would be served by keeping GURPREET SINGH 2020.01.10 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh the petitioner behind the bars.

CRM-M No. 27956 of 2019 -2Without commenting anything on the merits of the case, the petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate.

(HARNARESH SINGH GILL) JUDGE January 10, 2020 Gurpreet Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No GURPREET SINGH 2020.01.10 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document chandigarh