DILBAGH SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 438 Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.143 dated 25.08.2019 under Sections 307, 506, 323, 427, 148 & 149 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, & under Section 25 & 27 of Arms Act 1959, registered at Police Station City Patti, District Taran Taran. The petitioner apprehended his arrest at the hands of Police, in the above FIR.

(2.) Learned counsel for the petitioner has invited the attention of the Court to the order dated 20.01.2020, whereby while issuing notice of motion to respondent-State, the interim protection was extended to the petitioner. The said order reads as under:-

(3.) Learned counsel for the petitioner further contends that in deference to the said order, the petitioner submitted himself before the Police and joined the investigation. According to him, the petitioner cooperated with the Police Authorities during the investigation and furnished requisite bonds to the satisfaction of the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer.