Anmolpreet Singh @ Mola v. State Of Punjab

2023:PHHC:083583 CRM-M-61132-2022(O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRM-M-61132-2022 (O&M) Date of decision: July 04, 2023 Anmolpreet Singh @ Mola ....Petitioner versus State of Punjab ....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA Present:- Mr. H.P.S. Sidhu, Advocate for petitioner.

Ms. Guramrit Kaur, DAG 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.133 dated 16.06.2022, registered under Section 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (for short 'NDPS Act') (Section 29 of NDPS Act added later on), at Police Station City Moga, District Moga. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that pursuant to earlier order dated 04.01.2023 passed by this court, petitioner has joined the investigation and has fully cooperated in the same.

3.

Learned State counsel per his instructions from ASI Buta 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 04.01.2023 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to petitioner's complying with provisions under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. MAHAVIR SINGH 2023.07.05 10:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment

2023:PHHC:083583 CRM-M-61132-2022(O&M) 5.

Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (ARUN MONGA) JUDGE July 04 2023 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2023.07.05 10:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment