High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCRM-M/34830/2019allowed

Jeewan Kumar v. State Of Punjab

2019-09-18Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal2 pages

CRM-M-34830-2019

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRM-M-34830-2019.

Decided on : September 18, 2019.

Jeewan Kumar ... Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ... Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL * * * PRESENT Mr.S.K.Choudhary, Advocate, for for the petitioner.

Mr.S.P.S.Tinna, Addl. A.G., Punjab.

* * * ANIL KSHETARPAL, J. (ORAL) Petitioner prays for grant of regular bail in FIR No.156, dated 28.11.2017, registered under Sections 379-B/34 IPC (Sections 411, 420, 467,, 468 and 471 IPC, added later on), at Police Station Division No.2, District Pathankot.

As per the FIR, allegations against the petitioner are that the petitioner along with co-accused had snatched a purse from the first informant containing Rs.12,000/- and one mobile phone having two SIM cards.

RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2019.09.18 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-34830-2019 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody for the last 16 months and co-accused of the petitioner have already been released on bail vide order dated 26.2.2019 passed in CRM-M-35532-2018, titled "Kapil Vs. State of Punjab". On the other hand, learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Balwinder Kumar, has submitted that the petitioner is involved in two more criminal cases of similar nature. Learned counsel for the petitioner has pointed out that those two FIRs are also of the same date. Without commenting on merits of the case and keeping in view the fact that the petitioner is already in custody for approximately 16 months and conclusion of trial is likely to take long time, the petitioner is directed to be released on regular bail subject to furnishing of adequate surety to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate. Accordingly, the present petition is allowed with the aforesaid directions.

(ANIL KSHETARPAL) JUDGE September 18, 2019.

raj arora Whether speaking/reasoned?

Yes/No Whether reportable?

Yes/No RAJ KUMAR ARORA 2019.09.18 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document