1) Crl. Misc. No.M-20655 of 2011 (O&M) Rajvir Singh @ Raji Vs. State of Punjab 2) Crl. Misc. No.M-20753 of 2011 (O&M) Lakhvir Singh @ Lakha Vs. State of Punjab Present : Mr. G.S. Kaura, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. S.S. Gill, D.A.G., Punjab. *** AJAY TEWARI, J. (ORAL) These petitions have been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C. for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in case F.I.R. No.26 dated 16.02.2011 registered under Sections 420, 120-B IPC at Police Station Phillaur, District Jalandhar. As regards Rajvir Singh, learned counsel for the petitioner has argued that the only reason for involving him was the allegation that he had witnessed the agreement. He has further argued that the agreement does not bear his signature. A cursory comparison of the signatures of the petitioner on the power of attorney as well as the photocopy thereof of the agreement does reveal that the argument of learned counsel for the petitioner cannot be termed to be groundless at this stage. As regards Lakhvir Singh, the only allegation against him is that he received an amount of `49,000/-. Learned counsel for the petitioner has argued that he admits the receipt of this amount but this was independent transaction between him and the main accused. He has further argued that it was a loan which he had taken from the main accused. To show his bonafide, the petitioner is ready to deposit an amount of `50,000/- in the account of the complainant. Crl. Misc. No.M-20655 of 2011 (O&M) -2- In these circumstances, I deem it appropriate to grant the concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioners. Ordered accordingly. The petitioner – Lakhvir Singh is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 07.09.2011 alongwith a draft of `50,000/- in favour of the complainant – Satnam Singh alongwith the other petitioner Rajvir Singh and on any other date as and when their presence is required. On their appearance and on the condition having been met, the Investigating Officer would release them on bail subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. The Investigating Officer is directed to summon the complainant on the said date to hand him over the draft. Petitions stand disposed of. A photocopy of this order be placed on the file of a connected case. ( AJAY TEWARI ) August 23, 2011 JUDGE ashish