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Amrinder Singh v. State of Punjab

Punjab & Haryana HC1 Apr 2024CRM-M/2971/2024

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What is this about?

The High Court converted an interim anticipatory bail order into an absolute order, allowing the petitioner to remain at liberty subject to specific conditions while retaining police investigation powers.

What did the court decide?

The petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. was disposed of by making the interim order absolute, granting pre-arrest bail subject to enumerated conditions.

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

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215-2 2024:PHHC:043246 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M-2971-2024 Date of decision : 01.04.2024

AMRINDER 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. Kripal Singh, Advocate for

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Mr. Aditya Pratap Singh, Advocate for the petitioner

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Mr. Amit Shukla, Asstt. Advocate General, Punjab.

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PANKAJ JAIN, J. (ORAL)

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On 20.01.2024, the following order was passed :-

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“Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.66 dated 22.11.2023, registered for offences punishable under Sections 341, 323, 325, 379B(2), 148, 149 IPC at Police Station Narot Jaimal Singh, Tehsil & District Pathankot, the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. seeking pre-arrest bail.

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Ld. Counsel for the petitioner inter alia relies upon the order dated 21.12.2023 passed by this Court in CRM-M-643082023 whereby co- accused Jagdeep Singh stands admitted to interim protection.

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Issue notice of motion, returnable for 01.04.2024. To be heard along with CRM-M-64308-2023.

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Mr. Tarun Aggarwal, Sr. DAG, Punjab appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent/State.

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Interim in the same terms as in CRM-M-64308-2023.”

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

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Deepak Kumar 2024.04.02 09:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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CRM-M-2971-2024

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-22024:PHHC:043246

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Without commenting on the merits of the case and in view of the aforesaid fact, order dated 20.01.2024 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, non-cooperating 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 01, 2024 (PANKAJ JAIN) Dpr JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No

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Deepak Kumar 2024.04.02 09:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Amrinder Singh v. State of Punjab

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