Single Judge Court allowed anticipatory bail in a PILN case under Section 438 Cr.P.C. as the petitioner had already joined investigation and was no longer needed for further inquiry.
Petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. allowed; order dated 15.03.2022 made absolute on same terms.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
CRM-M-10164 of 2022
Date of Decision: 29.08.2022
Sanjeev Kumar @ Sanju
.... Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab
.... Respondent
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK KUMAR VERMA
Present: - Mr. Arvind Kr. Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. G.S. Sandhu, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab.
ASHOK KUMAR VERMA, J. (ORAL)
Through this petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. prayer has been made for grant of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.31 dated 01.02.2022 registered under Section 61/67-1-14 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police Station Basti Bawa Khel, District Jalandhar, Punjab.
On instructions from ASI Jagir Singh, learned State counsel submits that in pursuance of orders dated 15.03.2022 and 19.05.2022, petitioner has joined the investigation and is no more longer required for further investigation.
In view of above, order dated 15.03.2022 passed by this Court is made absolute on the same terms and conditions.
Disposed of accordingly.
August 29, 2022 (ASHOK KUMAR VERMA) R.S. JUDGE
Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No
RAVINDER SINGH 2022.08.29 18:14 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment
1 issue framed by the court
Whether pre-arrest bail should be granted under Section 438 Cr.P.C. in the facts and circumstances of the case.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Sanjeev Kumar
State of Punjab
Ashok Kumar Verma
As recorded by the court registry
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