Amit Bhatia v. State Of Haryana

2023:PHHC:048442

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRM-M-44632-2022 Date of Decision: 10.04.2023 Amit Bhatia .... Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana .... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK KUMAR VERMA Present: - Mr. Sandeep Sani, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gaurav Bansal, AAG, Haryana.

ASHOK KUMAR VERMA, J. (ORAL) Prayer in this petition filed under Section 438 read with Section 482 Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 857 dated 18.09.2022 registered under Section 61 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 (Haryana Amendment Bill, 2020) at Police Station Shahabad, District Kurukshetra.

On instructions from ASI Manoj Kumar, learned counsel for the State submits that pursuant to the order dated 30.09.2022 the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for custodial interrogation.

In view of the above facts, but without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated 30.09.2022 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. 10.04.2023 (ASHOK KUMAR VERMA) rishu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No RISHU KATARIA 2023.04.11 14:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment