Sukhdev Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-39691 of 2019 Date of decision:22.01.2020 Sukhdev Singh ... Petitioner Vs.

State of Punjab ... Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUVIR SEHGAL Present:- Mr. G.S.Sandhu, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. V.G.Jauhar, Sr. DAG, Punjab.

Mr. K.S.Sodhi, Advocate for the complainant.

SUVIR SEHGAL, J. (Oral) Through the instant petition, the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.52 dated 03.04.2019, under Sections 452, 323, 324, 506, 148, 149 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Sections 325, 326 and 307 IPC added later on), registered at Police Station Shahkot, District Jalandhar Rural. In compliance of the order dated 29.10.2019, learned State counsel has filed an affidavit. The same is taken on record. Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Major Singh submits that the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer 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 29.10.2019 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438 (2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. January 22, 2020 (SUVIR SEHGAL) savita JUDGE Whether Speaking/Reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No SAVITA KADIAN 2020.01.23 09:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh