Petitioner sought anticipatory bail in an FIR for cheating and conspiracy. Complainant consented to bail. State counsel noted petitioner joined investigation. Court made earlier interim order absolute and disposed of petition.
Anticipatory bail granted; interim order of 25.09.2017 made absolute.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CRM-M-28515 of 2017 Date of Decision: 01.12.2017
Swaran Singh
....Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab
....Respondent
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMENDRA JAIN
Present: - Mr. D.S. Khurana, Advocate, for Mr. Rajinder Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. A.S. Sandhu, Addl. A.G., Punjab. Mr. Harpal Singh, Advocate, for the complainant.
RAMENDRA JAIN, J. (ORAL)
Prayer in the instant petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. has been made for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioner Swaran Singh in case FIR No.66 dated 09.06.2017 registered under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC at Police Station City Fazilka, District Fazilka.
Learned counsel for the complainant submits that the complainant has no objection in granting the anticipatory bail to the petitioner in view of the compromise between them.
On instructions from ASI Jugraj Singh, learned State counsel submits that petitioner has joined the investigation and is no more required for interrogation.
Having considered the facts and circumstances of the case, the order dated 25.09.2017 passed by this Court is made absolute.
Disposed of accordingly.
(RAMENDRA JAIN)
December 01, 2017 JUDGE R.S.
Ravinder Singh 2017.12.02 12:38I attest to the accuracy and Whether speaking/reasoned authenticity of this document
Yes/No
Whether Reportable
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. should be granted to the petitioner in a cheating case given the complainant's consent and petitioner's cooperation with investigation.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Swaran Singh
State of Punjab
Ramendra Jain
As recorded by the court registry
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