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Harpal Singh v. State of Punjab

Punjab & Haryana HC20 Aug 2018CRM-M/21269/2018

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This court allowed a petition for anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC. The allowance was made unconditionally on the merits but absolute only pending the presentation of the challan, subject to specific terms like availability for interrogation and prohibition on fleeing India.

What did the court decide?

Anticipatory bail granted pending challan presentation subject to specific conditions.

Harpal Singh Vs State of Punjab — Anticipatory Bail | Punjab & Haryana HC (2018)

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CRM-M-21269-2018

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH.

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Crl. Misc. No.M-21269 of 2018 (O&M) Date of Decision: August 20, 2018

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Harpal 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. D.S. Pheruman, Advocate for the petitioner (s).

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Mr. Sandeep Kumar, 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.19 dated 13.04.2018 registered for the offence punishable under Sections 307, 328, 120-B of Indian Penal Code, at Police Station Rangar Nangal, Police District Batala, District Gurdaspur.

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Heard.

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Learned State counsel on instructions from Head Constable Balwinder Singh submits that petitioner has joined the investigation, which is still in progress but his custodial interrogation is no more required for the purpose of further investigation.

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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

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SACHIN MEHTA 2018.08.21 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M-21269-2018

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order dated 18.05.2018 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.

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( SURINDER GUPTA ) August 20, 2018 JUDGE Sachin M.

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Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No

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Whether Reportable: Yes/No

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SACHIN MEHTA 2018.08.21 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH

Harpal Singh v. State of Punjab

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