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Charanjit Singh v. State of Punjab

Punjab & Haryana HC4 Apr 2024CRM-M/1285/2024

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What is this about?

The High Court made the petitioner's interim pre-arrest bail order absolute allowing him to remain at large while he joins the investigation, subject to specific conditions including submission to arrest if required, admissibility of statement under Section 27 Evidence Act, and the court's power to arrest in case of violation.

What did the court decide?

Order dated 12.01.2024 made absolute; petitioner released on bail subject to specific conditions including joining investigation and submission to arrest.

Charanjit Singh Vs State of Punjab — Anticipatory Bail | Punjab & Haryana HC (2024)

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218 �� IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M-1285-2024 Date of decision : 04.04.2024

CHARANJIT SINGH

....Petitioner

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STATE OF PUNJAB ....Respondent

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ JAIN

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Present : Mr. Mitul S. Rana, Advocate for the petitioner.

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Mr. Shiva Khurmi, AAG, Punjab.

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PANKAJ JAIN, J. (ORAL)

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On 12.01.2024, the following order was passed :-

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“Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.141 dated 22.11.2023, registered under Section 21(1) of Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 at Police Station Hariana, Hoshiarpur, petitioner seeks pre-arrest bail.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia submits that the only allegation against the petitioner is of being driver of the tractor but was not apprehended from the spot.

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Notice of motion for 04.04.2024.

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On the asking of the Court, Mr. Tarun Aggarwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State.

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In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the arresting officer/ Investigating Officer. As and when called, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the conditions enumerated under Section 438(2) of the Cr.P.C.”

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Deepak Kumar 2024.04.04 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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CRM-M-1285-2024

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-22024:PHHC:045630

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Today, Ld. State Counsel on instructions from ASI Varinder Singh submits that the petitioner has already joined investigation and is no more required for custodial interrogation.

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Without commenting on the merits of the case and in view of the aforesaid fact, order dated 12.01.2024 is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Sections 438(2) Cr.P.C.

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This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read granting the petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence.

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This order does not in any manner limit or restrict the rights or duties of the police or investigating agency to investigate into the charges against the petitioner.

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The petitioner shall be deemed to be in custody for the purpose of Section 27 of the Evidence Act in regard to a discovery of facts made in pursuance of information supplied by the petitioner in case the occasion arises.

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It will be open to the police or the investigating agency to move this Court for a direction under Section 439(2) Cr.P.C. to arrest the accused, in the event of violation of any term, such as absconding, noncooperating during investigation, evasion, intimidation or inducement to witnesses with a view to influence outcome of the investigation or trial.

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Petition stands disposed off accordingly.

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April 04, 2024	(Pankaj Jain)
Dpr	Judge
Whether speaking/reasoned	: Yes/No
Whether reportable	: Yes/No

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Deepak Kumar 2024.04.04 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Charanjit Singh v. State of Punjab

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