Harpreet Singh v. State Of Punjab

2023:PHHC:133733

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRM-M-40384-2023(O&M) Date of decision: 12.10.2023 Harpreet Singh ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA Present:- Mr. M.K.Arya, Advocate, For the petitioner.

Mr. Mohit Thakur, AAG, Punjab.

***** ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short 'Cr. P.C.') for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.111 dated 31.07.2022, registered under Sections 379-B (2), 380 and 506 of Indian Penal Code,1860 at Police Station, Shri Hargobindpur Sahib, District Batala. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that pursuant to earlier order dated 18.08.2023 passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation and has fully cooperated in the same.

3.

Learned State counsel per his instructions from ASI Palwinder Singh submits that petitioner has joined investigation and in view of cooperation rendered by him, no custodial interrogation of petitioner is required. 4.

In view of the above, since custodial interrogation of petitioner is no more required and he has already joined investigation and cooperated with the investigating officer, present petition is allowed. Order dated 18.08.2023 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to petitioner's complying with provisions under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

5.

Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (ARUN MONGA) JUDGE 12.10.2023 Vandana Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No VANDANA 2023.10.13 17:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document