IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. No. 66410 of 2009 and Crl. Rev. No. 3368 of 2009 Date of decision : January 18, 2010 Ashok Kumar @ Ravinder Singh Petitioner Versus State of Punjab Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE DAYA CHAUDHARY Present: Mr. Sanjay Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. B.S. Sra, Addl. A.G. Punjab DAYA CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) This is an application under Section 397 Cr.P.C. read with Section 482 Cr.P.C. for suspension of sentence during the pendency of the present revision petition. While issuing notice of motion, the following order was passed by this Court:- “After addressing arguments for some time and when faced with the imminent dismissal of the revision petition, counsel for the petitioner prays that his prayer for reduction of sentence may be considered. Notice of motion to Advocate General, Punjab for 18.1.2010, limited to the aforesaid plea.” Learned counsel for the petitioner states that the petitioner has already undergone 2 months sentence against the total sentence of 2 years and had deposited fine of Rs. 2,000/-. Crl. Misc. No. 66410 of 2009 in 2 Crl. Rev. No. 3368 of 2009 I have heard learned counsel for the parties. As the incident is of year 2002 and the petitioner is not a previous convict and is facing the agony of trial for the last more than 7 years, I am of the view that it will be expedient if he is released on probation of good conduct. It is ordered accordingly and he is directed to be released on his entering into a bond in the sum of Rs. 3,000/- with one surety of the like amount, for a period of one year. He shall keep peace and be of good behaviour during the said period and appear and receive sentence as and when called upon during the above said period by the Court. The fine has already been deposited. Disposed of accordingly. (DAYA CHAUDHARY) 18.01.2010 JUDGE reena