Ram Nath v. State Of Punjab

203 (2nd case) 2023:PHHC:119801

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRM-M-47447-2019 (O&M) Date of decision: 11.09.2023 Ram Nath ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA Present:- Mr. Manuj Nagrath, Advocate, For the petitioner.

Mr. DhruvDayal, Additional A.G., Punjab.

***** ARUN MONGA, J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short 'Cr. P.C.')for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.145 dated 09.07.2019, registered under Sections 406, 420 and 120-B of Indian Penal Code, at Police Station, City Rama Mandi, Jalandhar, Punjab. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that pursuant to earlier order dated 07.11.2019 passed by a coordinate Bench of this Court, petitioner hasjoined the investigation and has fully cooperated in the same. 3.

Learned State counsel per his instructions from ASI Manjinder Singh submits that petitioner has joined investigation and in view of cooperation rendered by him, no custodial interrogation of petitioner is required. 4.

In view of the above, since custodial interrogation of petitioner is no more required and he has already joined investigation and cooperated with the investigating officer, present petition is allowed. Order dated 07.11.2019 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to petitioner's complying with provisions under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

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Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (ARUN MONGA) JUDGE 11.09.2023 Vandana Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No VANDANA 2023.09.12 18:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document