Dhani Ram v. State Of Haryana

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-48673-2021 Date of decision-14.03.2022 Dhani Ram

...Petitioner

Vs.

State of Haryana

...Respondent

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ BAJAJ

Present:

Mr. Amit Kumar Goel, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Bhupender Singh, DAG, Haryana.

*** MANOJ BAJAJ, J. (Oral) Petitioner has approached this Court under Section 438 Code of Criminal Procedure to seek anticipatory bail in case FIR No.319 dated 05.08.2021 under Sections 148, 149, 323, 506, 325 and 307 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Section 307 IPC added on later stage) registered at Police Station Pinjore, District Panchkula, who apprehends his arrest at the hands of Police.

On 22.11.2021, this Court had passed the following order:- "Learned counsel contends that the petitioner was extended the concession of regular bail by the trial Court vide order dated 14.09.2021 for the alleged commission of offences punishable under Sections 323 and 325 IPC, but on 12.10.2021, offence punishable under Section 307 IPC was added and it has again given rise to an apprehension of arrest to the petitioner. GEETA RANI 2022.03.14 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CRM-M-48673-2021 -2According to him, the investigation of the case is nearly complete, therefore, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner for the newly added offence may not be necessary.

Notice of motion for 14.03.2022.

Meanwhile, the petitioner shall join the investigation and would come present as and when called for and in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be admitted to interim bail on his furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as specified under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C."

Learned counsel for the petitioner has stated that in compliance of the above order, the petitioner associated himself in the investigation and cooperated during interrogation.

Learned State counsel who is instructed by PSI Gurpal states that indeed the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for custodial interrogation for the time being.

Considering above, the petition is allowed and the interim bail granted by this Court vide order dated 22.11.2021 is made absolute. (MANOJ BAJAJ) JUDGE 14.03.2022 geeta Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes No Whether Reportable :

Yes No GEETA RANI 2022.03.14 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document