Crl. Misc. No.M-6681 of 2011 (O&M) ****** Gurmeet Singh Vs. Pritam Singh and another Present : Mr. B.S. Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioner. None for respondent No.1. Mr. S.S. Chandumajra, D.A.G., Punjab for respondent No.2. ******* AJAY TEWARI, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C. for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in complaint No.186-1 dated 10.10.2007. On 04.03.2011 the following order was passed:- “Learned counsel has argued that the reason which has weighed with the learned Additional Sessions Judge in not confirming the interim order of bail is not borne out from the record since there was no allegation that during the period the petitioner was enjoying the interim protection he tried to pressurise the complainant in any manner. Notice of motion. Mr. S.S. Chandumajra, DAG, Punjab, at the asking of the Court, accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.2-State. Learned counsel for the petitioner undertakes to supply two copies of the petition to the learned DAG during the course of the day. He further undertakes to serve respondent No.1 by way of dasti process. Dasti only. Adjourned to 14.03.2011.” Crl. Misc. No.M-6681 of 2011 (O&M) -2- Learned counsel for the petitioner has placed on record the dasti notice issued to the respondent No.1 which has been returned with the report duly served. None has appeared on behalf of respondent No.1 even on second call to contest the argument that there was no allegation that the petitioner was misusing the interim protection. 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 arrest of the petitioner, he shall be released on bail to the satisfaction of the trial Court subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. Petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) March 14, 2011. JUDGE ashish