IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYNA AT CHANDIGARH. Cr.Misc. M 34008 of 2010 Date of decision:21.12.2010 Suresh Kumar and others Petitioner vs. State of Punjab Respondent Present: Mr. JS Bedi, Advocate. Mr. Amit Rana, DAG, Pb M.M.S.BEDI,J. The petitioners, pursuant to the interim orders, have already joined the investigation. Since it is a case of alleged theft of electricity, no recovery is to be effected and the petitioners can be granted the concession of pre-arrest bail. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and interim order dated 19.11.2010 is hereby confirmed and it is ordered that in case of arrest of the petitioners, they will be released on bail to the satisfaction of the arresting officer subject to the condition that the petitioners will join the investigation as and when required by the police and will not tamper with evidence or hamper the investigation. The petitioners will be bound by the statutory liability and this order will not prejudice the right of Electricity Department to recover the amount of electricity charges and penalties. The petitioners will not commit the similar offence, of which they are accused of during pendency of the trial. December 21 ,2010 ( M.M.S.BEDI ) TSM JUDGE