(1.) This is the first petition under Sec. 438 of Cr.P.C. for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 140 dtd. 14/7/2020, under Ss. 61/01/14 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, registered at Police Station Bilga, District Jalandhar Rural.
(2.) On 26/2/2021, a Co-ordinate Bench of this Court was pleased to pass the following order:-
(3.) On 21/12/2021, it was pointed out that in addition to Sec. 379 of IPC, Sec. 482 of IPC has also been added in the FIR.