Satpal And ANR v. State Of Haryana

CRM-M-46793-2021 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH *** CRM-M-46793-2021 Date of decision: 08.11.2021 Satpal and another Petitioners

Versus

State of Haryana Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AVNEESH JHINGAN

Present:

Mr. Parveen Chauhan, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Dimple Jain, Assistant Advocate General, Haryana. **** AVNEESH JHINGAN, J (Oral):

[1] Today physical hearing was held but on request of learned counsel for the petitioner, the matter is taken up by way of hybrid hearing.

[2] This petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is filed seeking anticipatory bail in FIR No. 11, dated 14th January, 2014, under Sections 409, 420, 201, 120-B read with Section 34 IPC and Section 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, registered at Police Station Murthal, District Sonipat.

[3] Learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that petitioners were served with the notices. In pursuance thereto, they have joined the investigation and their custodial interrogation is not required.

PANKAJ BAWEJA 2021.11.08 14:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh

CRM-M-46793-2021 -2- [4] In view of statement made, petitioners are granted anticipatory bail. In the event of their arrest, they shall be released on bail subject to furnishing adequate bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. They are directed to join the investigation as and when called for. They shall abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

[5] The petition is allowed.

[6] In case of failure of petitioners to join the investigation, the State would be at liberty to file an application for re-calling of this order.

[AVNEESH JHINGAN] JUDGE 8th November, 2021
 

1. Whether speaking/ reasoned :

Yes /No

2. Whether reportable :

Yes /No PANKAJ BAWEJA 2021.11.08 14:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh