Ranjit Singh v. State Of Punjab

In The High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana At Chandigarh CRM-M-36301-2020 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 10.11.2020 Ranjit Singh ... Petitioner

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State of Punjab ... Respondent

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL Present:- Mr. Gurpal Singh Kahlon, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab.

(proceedings conducted through video conferencing) ***** GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J . (Oral) Learned State counsel has informed that all the cited 10 PWs already stand examined and in fact statement of the accused in terms of Section 313 Cr.P.C. also stands recorded.

In view of the aforestated position, this Court does not deem appropriate to grant bail at this stage considering the fact that the trial is virtually at its fag end. The petition, as such, is dismissed. MOHAN SINGH 2020.11.10 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

- 2 - CRM-M-36301-2020 (O&M) The trial Court is however, directed to take all such steps for expediting the trial. In case, it is conveniently possible to examine defence witnesses and hear arguments by physical process while adhering to all the safeguards as prescribed by Health Authorities, the same may be done by physical process. In case, it is not safe or convenient to do so, then possibility for hearing arguments through video conferencing be also explored as the learned counsel for the petitioner has expressed that the defence counsel representing the petitioner before the trial Court shall render utmost cooperation in every manner for early conclusion of trial. November 10, 2020 (GURVINDER SINGH GILL) mohan JUDGE Whether speaking /reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No MOHAN SINGH 2020.11.10 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document