Khush @ Khum Khum Bhargava v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-54452-2019 Decided on : 16.08.2021 Khush @ Khum Khum Bhargava . . . Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Punjab . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL (Through Video Conferencing) PRESENT: Mr. K.S. Nalwa, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Luvinder Sofat, AAG, Punjab assisted by SI Amrik Singh.

Mr. Sandeep Arora, Advocate for the complainant.

**** MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C., for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No. 142, dated 25.07.2017, under Section 376 of IPC (added later on Section 12 of the POCSO Act, 2012 and Section 66A of the IT, Act), registered at Police Station Division No.3, Jalandhar.

Learned counsel for the petitioner states that pursuant to order dated 10th February, 2020, passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation.

Learned State counsel on instructions from SI Amrik Singh, submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and during the interregnum period, the challan has also been presented before the trial Court. He submits that in the circumstances, petitioner is no more required for the custodial interrogation.

JAWALA RAM 2021.08.16 17:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-54452-2019 - 2 - In view of the above, the petition is allowed and interim order dated 10th February, 2020, is made absolute subject to the conditions laid down in Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

(MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) JUDGE August 16, 2021 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2021.08.16 17:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document