Writ petition challenging a police summons under Section 179 BNSS issued by Ludhiana Police to a Delhi resident. Investigating Officer undertook that if petitioner gave his statement at P.S. Karol Bagh the same day, the summons would stand discharged and no arrest would be made. Petition disposed of accordingly.
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ARUN DAS .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Yash Aggarwal with Ms. Chitrakshi, Advocates.
versus
THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Amol Sinha, ASC for the State ASI Dhanwant Singh, 210, Crime Branch, Ludhiana
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN J U D G M E N T (oral)
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today and if the applicant can come to P.S. Karol Bagh today at 5:00 pm and gives his statement, then the summons in question would stand discharged. He submits that, as on date, without ascertaining his version, there is no question of arresting him, at the moment. He submits that requisite steps would be taken later, after assessing the incriminating material.
(MANOJ JAIN) JUDGE
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a summons under Section 179 BNSS could be issued to a petitioner resident outside the State of Punjab.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Arun Das
The Commissioner of Police Delhi & Ors.
Manoj Jain
As recorded by the court registry
A constitutional writ petition in a criminal context, most commonly habeas corpus or a challenge to an FIR or detention order.
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