Chajju Masih @ Wilson v. State Of Punjab

 



2023:PHHC:112640

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

34715

 Date of decision: 28.08.2023
  

  ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA Present:- Mr. Gurmej Bhinder, Advocate for Mr. S.K. Choudhary, Advocate for the petitioner.

  ***** ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short 'Cr. P.C.') for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.25 dated 28.04.2023, registered under Section 3, 11 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1990 and 8 of Punjab Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955, at Police Station Taragarh, District Pathankot.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that pursuant to earlier order dated 20.07.2023 passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation and has fully cooperated in the same.

3.

Learned State counsel per her instructions from ASI Balbir Singh submits that petitioner has joined investigation and in view of cooperation rendered by him, no custodial interrogation of petitioner is required. 4.

In view of the above, since custodial interrogation of petitioner is no more required and he has already joined investigation and cooperated with the investigating officer, present petition is allowed. Order dated 20.07.2023 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to petitioner's complying with provisions under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

5.

Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (ARUN MONGA) JUDGE 28.08.2023 Harish Kumar Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No HARISH KUMAR 2023.08.29 10:12 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment