High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCRM-M/35688/2020disposed of

Manvendra Chaudhary v. State Of Haryana

2021-04-05Mr. Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu2 pages

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.35688 of 2020 Date of decision: April 05, 2021 Manvendra Chaudhary .....Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU

Present:

Mr. Harsh Chopra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kiran Pal Singh, A.A.G. Haryana.

***** MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J Second petition has been filed under Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for grant of bail to the petitioner pending trial in FIR No.409 dated 11.09.2020, under Sections 148, 341, 323, 506 and 325 (added later on) read with Section 149 of Indian Penal Code and 25 of Arms Act, 1959, registered at Police Station City Tohana, District Fatehabad.

This Court, on 03.11.2020, while issuing notice of motion, passed the following order:- "Inter-alia contends that petitioner is neither named in the FIR; nor any injury has been attributed to him and moreover, Section 325 IPC was added later on. Notice of motion for 27.01.2021.

In the meanwhile, the petitioner will join the investigation before the investigating officer. In the event of his arrest, the Arresting Officer would admit him to interim bail till the next date of hearing on his furnishing adequate SACHIN MEHTA 2021.04.05 15:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh

CRM-M-35688-2020 -2bail and surety bonds to his satisfaction. The petitioner is also directed to abide by all the conditions as envisaged under Section 438 (2) Cr.P.C. "

Learned State counsel, on instructions from SI Bhal Singh, has stated that in terms of order dated 03.11.2020, petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required. In view of the above, order dated 03.11.2020 granting interim bail to the petitioner, is made absolute, subject to the provisions of Section 438(2) Cr. P.C.

Petition stands disposed off, accordingly.

However, it is made clear that petitioner shall fully cooperate with the Investigating Officer as and when called for further investigation.

The above observations may not be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. (MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU) JUDGE April 05, 2021 Sachin M.

Whether speaking/ reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No SACHIN MEHTA 2021.04.05 15:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh