Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes. IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. Cr. MP(M) No.726 of 2008. Dated of Decision: July 18, 2008. Shamsher Masih. …..… Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. ………. Respondent. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surinder Singh, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? No. For the Petitioner : Mr. N.K. Sood, Advocate. For the Respondent : Mr. J.S. Guleria, Law Officer. Surinder Singh, J (oral): In FIR No.168/2008, registered on Ist July, 2008, under Sections 3 and 5 of The Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2006, in Police Station Sadar, Shimla, the petitioner is apprehending his arrest, hence moved the instant application for his pre-arrest bail. As per the report, pursuant to the last order, he has joined the investigation in this case, statements of two PWs have also been recorded, however, no recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. In view of this situation, the petition is allowed. It is ordered that in the event of his arrest, he be enlarged on bail on his furnishing bail bonds to the tune of Rs.5,000/- with one surety in the like amount, to the 2 satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. This bail shall be subject to the following conditions:- (i) That the petitioner shall join the investigation of this case as and when directed; (ii) The petitioner shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence in any manner; and (iii) That he shall not indulge in any such activity or repeat the offence. With the above directions, the bail petition is allowed. Copy dasti on usual terms. July 18, 2008. (Surinder Singh) (Pds) Judge.