Crl. Misc. No. M- 358 of 2009 Jagdeep Singh vs. State of Punjab Present: Mr.D.S.Dalee, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr.Aman Deep Singh Rai, AAG, Punjab **** Petitioner Jagdeep Singh has filed this petition under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.163 dated 4.12.2008 under Sections 379, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner had purchased two tractors and was rather a victim than an accused. The petitioner had handed over the vehicles along with relevant papers to the police during investigation. The petitioner was not aware that he had purchased the tractors on the basis of false documents. Learned State counsel, on instructions, from ASI Shashi Kapoor, has submitted that the petitioner has joined investigation and recovery has been effected from him. The fact that the petitioner had purchased tractors in question on the basis of fake documents were within the knowledge of the petitioner or not, would more appropriately be gone into and considered during trial. Since the petitioner is a purchaser, the present petition is allowed. In the event of arrest, the petitioner be admitted to bail subject to his furnishing personal bonds and surety to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall Crl. Misc. No. M- 358 of 2009 -2- join investigation as and when called and shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence and shall also not leave the country without prior permission of the Court. (SABINA) JUDGE January 28, 2009 anita