Jugraj Singh v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-29767-2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-29767-2024 Date of Decision: 01.08.2024 Jugraj Singh ......Petitioner Vs.

State of Punjab ......Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH

Present:

Mr. G.S. Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. J.S. Dhaliwal, AAG, Punjab.

**** KIRTI SINGH, J. (ORAL) 1.

Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C., is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.10 dated 10.04.2024, under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 427 of IPC registered at Police Station Punjab State Crime at SAS Nagar, District SAS Nagar. 2.

Learned State counsel, on instructions from Inspector Renu Sahu, submits that in compliance of order dated 24.06.2024, the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for any further investigation. 3.

Having considered the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the petition is allowed. Order dated 24.06.2024 passed by this Court, is hereby made absolute.

4.

This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read granting the petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined SATYAWAN 2024.08.02 16:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-29767-2024 to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence.

5.

This order does not in any manner limit or restrict the rights or duties of the police or investigating agency to investigate into the charges against the petitioner.

6.

The petitioner shall be deemed to be in custody for the purpose of Section 27 of the Evidence Act in regard to a discovery of facts made in pursuance of information supplied by the petitioner in case the occasion arises. 7.

It will be open to the police or the Investigating Agency to move to this Court for a direction under Section 439(2) of Cr.P.C. to arrest the accused, in the event of violation of any term, such as absconding, non-cooperating during investigation, evasion, intimidation or inducement to witnesses with a view to influence outcome of the investigation or trial. (KIRTI SINGH) JUDGE 01.08.2024 Satyawan Whether speaking/reasoned:

Speaking Whether reportable:

Yes / No SATYAWAN 2024.08.02 16:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document