Rajiv Acharya v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-50779-2021 Date of Decision : 17.12.2021 Rajiv Acharya .....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab .....Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDIP AHLUWALIA Present :

Mr. P.K.S. Phoolka, Advocate for the Petitioner.

Ms. Rashmi Attri, Asstt. Advocate General, Punjab for the Respondent/State.

SUDIP AHLUWALIA, J. (ORAL) The instant Petition has been filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking Regular Bail on behalf of the Petitioner in case FIR No.113, dated 15.10.2020, registered under Sections 420, 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, at Police Station Ladhowal, District Ludhiana. 2.

The Petitioner by now has remained in detention for 4 months since 17.08.2021.

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After completion of investigation Challan against him has already been presented. Trial in the case is yet to commence. 4.

This Court is of the opinion that further detention of the Petitioner, at this stage, for an indefinite period, in the circumstances, is not called for. He is therefore now be released on bail to the satisfaction of the Ld. Trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned.

DEEPAK KUMAR 2021.12.17 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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However, considering that the Petitioner happens to be a resident of the State of Rajasthan and three other cases of similar nature are already pending against him in that State. The Surety to be furnished on his behalf before the Ld. Court below in this case shall have to be local. 6.

Disposed off.

December 17, 2021 (SUDIP AHLUWALIA) Dpr JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR 2021.12.17 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document