In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh Criminal Misc. No.M-19607 of 2010 (O&M) Date of decision: 20.8.2010 Harbans Singh and another ......Petitioners Versus State of Punjab .......Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE SABINA Present: Mr.R.K.Arya, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr.Amandeep Singh Rai, AAG, Punjab. **** SABINA, J. This petition has been filed under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 76 dated 28.6.2010, under Sections 323, 324, 452, 34 of the Indian Penal Code at Police Station Kahnunwan District Gurdaspur. While issuing notice of motion, the following order was passed by this Court on 13.7.2010 :- “ Notice of motion for 20.8.2010. In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioners be admitted to interim bail subject to the Criminal Misc. No.M-19607 of 2010 (O&M) -2- satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. They shall abide by the conditions envisaged under Section 438 (2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.” Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Dharampal, has submitted that the petitioners have joined investigation in terms of the order reproduced above and are not required for further investigation. Accordingly, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this petition is allowed and the order granting interim bail dated 13.7.2010 is made absolute. (SABINA) JUDGE August 20, 2010 anita