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Amrik Singh v. State of Punjab

Punjab & Haryana HC22 Nov 2017CRM-M/39298/2017

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This is an oral order granting anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC to the petitioner in a cheating case, subject to standard conditions including availability for interrogation and seeking regular bail upon challan presentation.

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Anticipatory bail granted subject to conditions of interrogation availability, no inducement, no leaving India, and seeking regular bail on challan.

Amrik Singh Vs State of Punjab — Anticipatory Bail | Punjab & Haryana HC (2017)

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CRM-M-39298-2017

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH.

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Crl. Misc. No.M-39298 of 2017 (O&M) Date of Decision: November 22, 2017

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Amrik Singh

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......PETITIONER(s).

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VERSUS

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State of Punjab

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....RESPONDENT(s).

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CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURINDER GUPTA

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Present: Mr. Sagar Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner (s).

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Mr. C.L.Pawar, Sr. D.A.G., Punjab.

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SURINDER GUPTA, J.(Oral)

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The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 49 dated 18.03.2017 registered for the offence punishable under Section 420 read with Section 120-B of Indian Penal Code at Police Station Talwandi Sabo, District Bathinda.

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Heard.

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Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Nirmal Singh submits that petitioner has joined the investigation which is still in progress but his custodial interrogation is not required for the purpose of further investigation.

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FIR was registered in this case on the complaint of Tota Singh, who has alleged his cheating by the petitioner and others in his business of

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Jyoti 2017.11.22 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M-39298-2017

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sale and purchase of mares.

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In view of submission of learned State counsel but without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this petition is allowed and the order dated 13.10.2017 is made absolute till the presentation of challan, subject to the following terms:-

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(i) that the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by the police as and when required;

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(ii) that the petitioner shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the accusation against him so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer;

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(iii) that the petitioner shall not leave India without the prior permission of the Court.

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(iv) that the petitioner will seek regular bail on the presentation of challan in Court, which the trial Court will decide on the basis of evidence collected during investigation.

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( SURINDER GUPTA ) November 22, 2017 JUDGE Jyoti-II Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No

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Jyoti 2017.11.22 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH

Amrik Singh v. State of Punjab

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