KIRAN KAUR 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.220 dated 09.11.2019 under Sections 21, 22, 25 & 29 of NDPS Act 1985, registered at Police Station Dhanaula, District Barnala. The petitioner apprehended her arrest at the hands of Police, in the above FIR.

(2.) Learned counsel for the petitioner has argued that the alleged contraband was recovered from co-accused of the petitioner, who were arrested on the spot and the petitioner was subsequently indicted as an accused, on the basis of disclosure statements. He has further drawn the attention of the Court to the order dated 19.02.2020. On 19.02.2020 following order was passed:-

(3.) Learned counsel for the petitioner further contends that in deference to the said order, the petitioner submitted herself 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.