CRM No. M-3720 of 2009 1 IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. CRM No. M-3720 of 2009 (O&M) Date of decision: 5.8.2009 Joginder Singh ...Petitioner Versus State of Haryana and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA Present: Mr. S.S. Chauhan, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Gaurav Dhir, AAG, Haryana. Rajan Gupta, J. The only prayer in this petition is that the petitioner, who is a convict, may be transferred from District Jail, Karnal to District Jail, Jind. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has two small children and an old mother of 76 years. His village being in District Jind, it will be easier for his family members to visit him. A reply has been filed on behalf of the State wherein it has been stated that the petitioner has already preferred a representation before the Director General of Prison. It has also been stated therein that conduct and behaviour of the petitioner has remained satisfactory in jail and his case for transfer to District Jind can be considered. It has, however, been pointed out that District Jail, Jind is overcrowded at the CRM No. M-3720 of 2009 2 moment. Under the circumstances, it is directed that representation of the petitioner be decided in accordance with law. In case it is possible to accommodate the petitioner in District Jail, Jind, necessary orders to that effect be passed by the competent authority. Disposed of. (RAJAN GUPTA) JUDGE August 05, 2009 'rajpal'