CRM-M No. 34633 of 2010 **** Sanmukh Singh Sethi v. State of Punjab and others Present: Mr. D.S.Patwalia , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. S.S.Gill, DAG, Punjab. **** This is a petition for anticipatory bail filed in case bearing FIR No. 19 dated 17.02.2010, under Sections 420 and 427 IPC registered at Police Station Division No.7,Jalandhar. It is not disputed that earlier under interim order the petitioner has appeared and joined investigation. On 14.10.2011 the following contention was noticed:- “Learned counsel has today argued that Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar had conducted a detailed inquiry into this matter and had given a report dated 03.08.2011 exculpating the petitioner of any misappropriation or fraud. Learned DAG, on instructions from ASI Ashok Kumar, has stated that though the said report is not on the police file but as per the information received that report was not approved by the competent authority. He seeks an adjournment to place the same on record.” Learned DAG, on instructions from ASI Palwinder Singh, has accepted the factual assertion that as per one report by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar the petitioner has not been found guilty. However, he asserts that an investigation by Deputy Commissioner of Police has found him blameworthy. Considering the age of the petitioner and above mentioned facts CRM-M No. 34633 of 2010 -2- I deem it appropriate to grant the concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. In case the petitioner is arrested, he shall be released on bail by the investigating officer to his satisfaction subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. Petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) JUDGE November 21, 2011 sunita