Satpal Singh v. State Of Punjab
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT
CHANDIGARH
Date of decision: 28.10.2025
....Petitioner V/s
....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL
Present:
Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner.
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9 Accordingly, in view of the above, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 22.07.2025 is hereby confirmed, subject to the following conditions:
(i) The petitioner shall not mis-use the liberty granted. (ii) The petitioner shall not tamper with any evidence, oral or documentary, during the trial.
(iii) The petitioner shall not absent himself on any date before the trial.
P a g e | 16 (iv) The petitioner shall not commit any offence while on bail.
(v) The petitioner shall deposit his passport, if any, with the trial Court.
(vi) The petitioner shall give his cell phone number to the Investigating Officer/SHO of concerned Police Station and shall not change his cell-phone number without prior permission of the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate.
(vii) The petitioner shall not in any manner try to delay the trial.
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In case of breach of any of the aforesaid conditions and those which may be imposed by concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate as directed hereinabove or upon showing any other sufficient cause, the State/complainant shall be at liberty to move cancellation of bail of the petitioner.
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Ordered accordingly.
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Nothing said hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case.
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Since the main case has been decided, pending miscellaneous application, if any, shall also stands disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE October 28, 2025 $2
Whether speaking/reasoned:
Yes/No Whether reportable:
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