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Malwinder Singh v. State of Punjab

Punjab & Haryana HC30 May 2018CRM-M/22509/2018

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What is this about?

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana granted regular bail to the petitioner in a corruption and cheating case involving embezzlement of gram panchayat funds, allowing bail based on the principle of parity with a co-accused already released, while imposing standard bail conditions.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner Malwinder Singh granted regular bail on furnishing bail and surety bond subject to conditions of Section 437(3) Cr.P.C., including prohibition on going abroad without permission.

Malwinder Singh Vs State of Punjab — Corruption | Punjab & Haryana HC (2018)

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CRM-M-22509 of 2018

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH.

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CRM-M-22509 of 2018 Date of Decision: 30.05.2018

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Malwinder Singh ....Petitioner

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VERSUS

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State of Punjab ....Respondent

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CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURINDER GUPTA

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Present: Mr. S.S. Rangi, Advocate for the petitioner.

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Ms. Monika Jalota, DAG, Punjab.

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SURINDER GUPTA, J.(Oral)

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The present petition has been filed under Section 439 Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.02 dated 20.02.2018 registered for offences punishable under Sections 409/420/465/467/471/120-B of Indian Penal Code (for short, “IPC”) and 13 (1) (D) read with Section 13 (2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 at Police Station Vigilance Bureau, Phase-1, Punjab at Mohali, District SAS Nagar, Mohali.

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Heard.

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Learned counsel for petitioner seeks bail for petitioner on the ground of parity with co-accused, namely, Jatinder Singh Dhillon, BDPO, who has been allowed regular bail vide order dated 28.05.2018 passed in CRM-M-21941-2018.

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Learned State counsel submits that allegations against the petitioner are similar as against co-accused Jatinder Singh Dhillon. He has facilitated the embezzlement of more than `6 crores of gram panchayat

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Jitender Kumar 2018.05.30 17:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M-22509 of 2018

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money.

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As per case of prosecution, land of gram panchayat of village Jheorheri was acquired for expansion of Airport, Chandigarh and compensation of more than 54 crores for acquired land was released in favour of _Gram Panchayat_ , which vide its resolution has decided to purchase land for agricultural/commercial purposes with this amount of compensation. As per allegation of prosecution, the land (agricultural as well as commercial) was purchased in the name of _gram panchayat_ for a particular value but higher land price was shown in the record of Department, thereby committing embezzlement of more than 6 crores.

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Allegation against the petitioner is that he had also signed the cheques for release of amount for purchase of land in the name of gram panchayat . Co-accused Jatinder Singh Dhillon, BDPO, against whom similar allegations were levelled, has already been allowed bail. The petitioner was posted as BDPO, Kharar prior to co-accused Jatinder Singh Dhillon.

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Applying the principle of parity and keeping in view the fact that conclusion of trial Court will take considerably long time, the present petition is allowed. Petitioner-Malwinder Singh is ordered to be released on regular bail on furnishing bail bond and surety bond to the satisfaction of concerned trial Court/Chief Judicial Magistrate/Duty Magistrate, subject to following terms:-

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(a) The petitioner shall comply with the conditions mentioned in Section 437(3) Cr.P.C. (b) In the event of his absence on any date of hearing, the benefit of bail allowed to the petitioner shall stand

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Jitender Kumar 2018.05.30 17:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M-22509 of 2018

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withdrawn. The trial Court shall be competent to cancel his bail bond and surety bond and proceed to procure his presence in accordance with law. In that eventuality the petitioner shall have to apply for bail afresh.

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May 30, 2018 ( SURINDER GUPTA ) jk JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No

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Jitender Kumar 2018.05.30 17:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document HIGH COURT, CHANDIGARH

Malwinder Singh v. State of Punjab

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