(1.) PETITIONER Gurmeet Singh alias Kala has filed this petition under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for the grant of regular bail in case FIR No. 221 dated 8.8.2006 under Sections 364, 384, 383, 148, 149 IPC and Section 25/27 of the Arms Act, registered at Police Station Barnala, District Barnala.
(2.) I have heard counsel for the parties and gone through the contents of the FIR as well as the order dated 19.1.2007, passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Barnala, whereby bail application of the Petitioner has been dismissed.
(3.) COUNSEL for the Petitioner further contends that as per the allegations, the Petitioner made an attempt to kidnap the complainant, but he could not be kidnapped. Counsel further submits that the Petitioner is in custody since 27.11.2006 and only challan has been filed, therefore, the conclusion of trial is not likely to conclude soon. The material facts have not been disputed by the State Counsel.