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Raj Kumar v. State of Punjab

Punjab & Haryana HC21 Apr 2016CRM-M/11864/2016

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Single judge order granting anticipatory bail to Raj Kumar charged with causing death by suicide of his brother under Section 306 IPC. Court directed petitioner to join investigation and release on bail upon arrest if made.

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Directed petitioner to join investigation; to be released on bail on arrest upon furnishing adequate bail and complying with Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

Raj Kumar Vs State of Punjab — Murder and Culpable Homicide | Punjab & Haryana HC (2016)

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CRM-M 11864/2016

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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Date of decision:21.04.2016

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Raj Kumar

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.............Petitioner

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State of Punjab

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.............Respondent

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE JASWANT SINGH

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Present:Mr.Amrik Singh,Advocate for the petitioner

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Mr.Kirat Singh Sidhu,DAG Punjab with HC Amrik Singh

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Jaswant Singh,J.(Oral)

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Prayer is for grant of anticipatory bail on behalf of accused Raj Kumar in case FIR No.93 dated 25.3.2016 under Section 306 IPC, PS City Sangrur.

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As per version of the complainant-Balwinder Singh, his brother Rinku Singh (since deceased) was working as a Munim at a brick kiln and petitioner used to regularly take consignments of bricks allegedly on credit at the risk of his deceased brother and for nonpayment of the amounts due, said Rinku Singh is alleged to have committed suicide leaving behind a suicide note.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is absolutely no allegation of any threat or pressure put on the deceased

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RAJINDER PRASHAD JOSHI 2016.04.21 17:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh.

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CRM-M 11864/2016

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and even otherwise the petitioner had left the job of the brick kiln owner from where the consignment was lifted on credit.

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Learned State counsel on instructions does not refute the

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factual contentions raised by the learned counsel for the petitioner. He,further submits that suicide note is yet to be sent to Handwriting Expert.

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Without commenting on the merits of the case keeping in view the above, it is directed that the petitioner shall join investigation at 10.00 am on 25.4.2016 as also as and when called for the purpose.

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In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on bail on furnishing adequate bail and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer/Trial Court. Petitioner shall also be bound by all the conditions stipulated in Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

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Disposed of in the above terms.

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21.04.2016 joshi

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(Jaswant Singh) Judge

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RAJINDER PRASHAD JOSHI 2016.04.21 17:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document High Court, Chandigarh.

Raj Kumar v. State of Punjab

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