The High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner under Section 52-A of the Prisons Act, holding that further detention during the pandemic lockdown served no useful purpose despite his declaration as a proclaimed offender.
Petitioner released on regular bail on furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Trial Court or Magistrate.
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In The High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana At Chandigarh
CRM-M-7246-2021 (O&M) Date of Decision:-9.3.2021
Karan Singh
… Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab
... Respondent
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL
Present:Mr. Inderjit Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner.
Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab, assisted by ASI Harjinder Singh.
GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J .(Oral)
PANKAJ KAKKAR 2021.03.09 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
( 2 ) CRM-M-7246-2021 (O&M)
9.3.2021
pankaj Whether speaking /reasoned Whether Reportable
Yes / No Yes / No
( Gurvinder Singh Gill ) Judge
PANKAJ KAKKAR 2021.03.09 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
2 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to a petitioner who was declared a proclaimed offender due to non-appearance during COVID-19 lockdown.
Whether further detention serves any useful purpose after the petitioner surrendered within three days of being declared a proclaimed offender.
Karan Singh
State of Punjab
Gurvinder Singh Gill
As recorded by the court registry
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