Crl. Misc. No.M-7457 of 2011 (O&M) ****** Mohammad Azam @ Azam Ali Vs. State of Punjab Present : Mr. Ravinder Singh, Advocate for Mr. Ghulam Nabi Malik, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. S.S. Chandumajra, D.A.G., 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.201 dated 18.09.2009 registered under Sections 353, 186, 506 IPC at Police Station City Malerkotla, District Sangrur. On 28.04.2011 the following order was passed:- “There is a dispute as to whether the petitioner has joined the investigation or not. In my opinion, it would be appropriate if the petitioner reports to the Investigating Officer on 11.05.2011 between 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. or on any other date on which the Investigating Officer may so require him. Ordered accordingly. Adjourned to 25.05.2011. Interim order to continue.” On instructions from ASI Harnek Singh learned Deputy Advocate General has stated that the petitioner has joined the investigation and he is no more required for custodial interrogation. In the circumstances, without going into the merits of the case, I deem it appropriate to grant the concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Ordered accordingly. Crl. Misc. No.M-7457 of 2011 (O&M) -2- In the event of arrest of the petitioner, he shall be released on bail to the satisfaction of SHO/Investigating Officer subject to the conditions laid down under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. Petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) May 25, 2011 JUDGE ashish