Criminal Misc. No. M-31642 of 2008 1 In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh. Criminal Misc. No. M-31642 of 2008 Date of Decision: 30.1.2009 Gurjeet Singh …Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA. Present: Mr. Rajnish K. Jindal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Anter Singh Brar, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, for the State. Mr.V.K.Sandhir, Advocate for the complainant. Kanwaljit Singh Ahluwalia, J. (Oral) On 10.12.2008, a Co-ordinate Bench of this Court has passed the following order:- “Present: Mr. Rajnish K. Jindal, Advocate for the Petitioner. Mr. A.S. Brar, DAG Punjab for the State. Noticing that it is no injury case, though rounds were fired, notice was issued without grant of any protection. State counsel is not in a position to obtain instructions in this regard. On his request, Criminal Misc. No. M-31642 of 2008 2 adjourned to 30.1.2009. In the meanwhile, in the event of arrest of the petitioner, he shall be released on anticipatory bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to the conditions contained in Section 438 (2) Cr.P.C. He will join the investigation as and when required. Sd/- (Ranjit Singh) Judge December 10, 2008” Mr. Anter Singh Brar, learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, on instructions from Rajinder Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, submits that petitioner has joined investigation and he is not required for custodial interrogation. In view of the statement made by counsel for the State and for the reasons stated in the order dated 10.12.2008 passed by a Co- ordinate Bench of this Court, pre-arrest bail is granted to the petitioner till filing of the report under Section 173 Cr.P.C. On submission of report under Section 173 Cr.P.C. petitioner shall furnish regular bail-bonds to the Court concerned. With these observations, present petition is disposed off. (Kanwaljit Singh Ahluwalia) Judge January 30, 2009 “DK”