High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCOCP/2396/2020disposed of

Baldev Singh v. Joginder Narwal And ANR

2023-03-03Mr. Justice Arvind Singh Sangwan1 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH COCP-2396-2020 (O&M) Date of decision: 03.03.2023 Baldev Singh ....Petitioner

Versus

Joginder Narwal and Anr ....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARVIND SINGH SANGWAN

Present:

Mr. R.S. Chahal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Manish Dadwal, AAG, Haryana.

ARVIND SINGH SANGWAN J. (Oral) The petitioner alleges violation of the order dated 08.04.2019 passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Karnal, with regard to conducting the polygraphy test of the petitioner on 01.07.2020 at FSL, Madhuban.

As per the affidavit of the Investigating Officer/SI GRP Ambala Cantt., it is stated that on 01.07.2020, the accused had appeared for polygraphy test. The accused Baldev Singh was accompanied by his brother Hardeep Singh but their counsel did not come present and when the Investigating officer contacted the counsel of the accused, he refused to come on the ground of COVID-19 pandemic. Thereafter, both the accused gave consent that the polygraphy test be done in the absence of their counsel and accordingly, the same was conducted. In view of the above, no willful disobedience is made out. Dismissed.

However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to avail the alternative remedy in accordance with law, if so advised. (ARVIND SINGH SANGWAN) 03.03.2023 JUDGE yakub Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2023.03.03 17:15 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.