Sethi v. State Of Punjab

2023:PHHC:135972 CRM-M-49921-2023 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRM-M-49921-2023 (O&M) Date of decision: October 18, 2023 Sethi ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab ....Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA Present:- Mr. Naveen Bawa, Advocate for petitioner.

Mr. Hakam Singh, AAG Punjab.

***** ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL) Following the denial of bail by the learned trial Court, the petitioner is now before this Court seeking his release as an undertrial in a case FIR No.12 dated 11.01.2021, registered under Sections 21, 22 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, at Beas Police Station, in District Amritsar. 2.

At the outset, learned State counsel submits that during pendency of bail petition, not only trial has been concluded, but petitioner has also been convicted in FIR in question, and therefore, petition has become infructuous. 3.

Disposed of as infructuous.

4.

Pending applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of. (ARUN MONGA) JUDGE October 18, 2023 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2023.10.19 10:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment