Joginder Singh v. State Of Punjab

-12024:PHHC:041385 CRM-M-56414-2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (295) CRM-M-56414-2023 Date of Decision:-21.03.2024 Joginder Singh ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ......Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. Rishu Garg, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. R.S. Bhatta, DAG, Punjab.

**** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1.

The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C. for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No.0121 dated 09.10.2023 under Section 452, 323, 109 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, registered at Police Station Phool, District Bathinda (Annexure P-1). 2.

Vide order dated 08.11.2023, this Court while granting the concession of interim anticipatory bail directed the petitioner to join investigation.

3.

Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Sukhmander Singh submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is no longer required. 4.

In light of the above, the present petition is allowed. The order dated 08.11.2023 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and PARUL 2024.03.22 14:06 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

-22024:PHHC:041385 CRM-M-56414-2023 when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency, and shall abide by the conditions of Section 438 (2) Cr.P.C.

5.

However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 6.

It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, after the grant of this concession, the State is at liberty to promptly move an appropriate application for cancellation of this concession.

7.

It is further made clear that this order shall not be construed as parity qua any other co-accused.

(ALOK JAIN) JUDGE March 21, 2024 Parul Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No PARUL 2024.03.22 14:06 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document