IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Misc. No. M-35369 of 2011 Date of decision : December 16, 2011 Harmail Singh ....Petitioner versus State of Haryana ....Respondent Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice L.N. Mittal Present : Mr. Naresh Jain, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. CS Bakshi, Addl. Advocate General, Haryana Mr. KS Godara, Advocate, for the complainant's son Lakhbir Singh L.N. Mittal, J. (Oral) Affidavit of complainant's son Lakhbir Singh (the victim) filed today in Court by his counsel is taken on record subject to all just exceptions. Lakhbir Singh is also stated to be present in person. It is stated by him as also affirmed in affidavit that petitioner was not involved in his kidnapping. ASI Krishan Kumar who has come to assist the State counsel identifies Lakhbir Singh. In view of the aforesaid but without meaning to express any opinion on merits of the case, the instant petition for anticipatory bail is allowed. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer subject to the conditions specified in section 438 (2) Cr.P.C. The petitioner shall join the investigation as and Criminal Misc. No. M-35369 of 2011 -2- when required by the police. Presently, the petitioner is directed to join investigation on 27.12.2011 at 10.00 AM and continue to do so as and when required by the police. ( L.N. Mittal ) December 16, 2011 Judge 'dalbir'