Crl. Misc. No.M-4432 of 2011 (O&M) ****** Amrik Singh Vs. State of Punjab Present : Mr. S.S. Majithia, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. S.S. Chandumajra, DAG, Punjab. ******* AJAY TEWARI, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C. for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case F.I.R. No.6 dated 19.01.2010 registered under Sections 324, 148, 149 and 307 IPC at Police Station Dakha, Ludhiana. Learned counsel for the petitioner has argued that one of the main accused viz. Bhupinder Singh, who was the band master, was released on anticipatory bail by this Court in Crl. Misc. No.M-8671 of 2010 vide order dated 11.05.2010. It is not disputed that allegation against the present petitioner are the same and in the F.I.R. against Bhupinder Singh the allegation was that he started the beating. In the circumstances, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, I deem it appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Ordered accordingly. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on anticipatory bail to the satisfaction of Investigating Officer subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. Accordingly, the petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) March 11, 2011. JUDGE ashish