Sukhwinder Singh v. State Of Punjab

2024:PHHC:026478

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH (212) CRM-M-65508-2023 Date of Decision:- 26.02.2024 Sukhwinder Singh ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ......Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN ****

Present:

Mr. L.M. Gulati, 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.0254 dated 15.10.2020 under Sections 307, 427, 447, 506, 148, 149 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 25, 27, 54 and 59 of Arms Act, registered at Police Station Majitha, District Amritsar (Annexure P-1). 2.

Vide order dated 16.01.2024, this Court while granting the concession of interim anticipatory bail directed the petitioner to join investigation.

3.

Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Sarbjit Masih submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is no longer required. GEETA RANI 2024.02.28 10:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment

CRM-M-65508-2023 -22024:PHHC:026478 4.

In light of the above, the present petition is allowed. The order dated 16.01.2024 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and 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) February 26, 2024 JUDGE geeta Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No GEETA RANI 2024.02.28 10:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment