LAWS(P&H)-2006-7-348

GULAB SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

Decided On July 20, 2006
GULAB SINGH Appellant
V/S
STATE OF PUNJAB Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) PRAYER in this petition is for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.21 dated 1.3.2006, registered under Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code at Police Station Moonak, Distt.Sangrur. Vide order of this Court dated 1.5.2006, it was directed that in the event of arrest of the petitioner, he shall be released on bail, subject to the conditions enumerated therein.

(2.) COUNSEL for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has joined investigation, therefore, his custodial interrogation is not required. COUNSEL for the State of Punjab, on instructions from ASI Nazar Singh, Police Station Moonak, does not deny the aforementioned fact and states that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. In view of what has been stated above, the order of this Court dated 1.5.2006 is made absolute, subject to the provisions of Section 438 of the Cr.P.C. This petition stands disposed of accordingly.