IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl.Misc. No.23302-M of 2007 Date of Decision:- 10.05.2007 Jagjit Kumar @ Gora ....Petitioner(s) through Mrs.B.P.K.Brar, Advocate vs. State of Punjab & anr. ....Respondent(s) through Mr.Rajesh Bhardwaj, DAG, Punjab. *** CORAM:-HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT. *** 1. Whether Reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2. To be referred to the Reporters or not? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? *** SURYA KANT, J. The petitioner was released on parole and he was to surrender on 19.4.2007. However, due to vicarious health conditions of his wife who was required to be operated upon, the petitioner through this petition sought extension in parole. Notice of motion was issued and it was directed that the petitioner need not to surrender on expiry of the parole period. Learned State counsel was asked to verify the facts regarding the health condition of petitioner's wife. Mr.Rajesh Bhardwaj, learned DAG, Punjab, on the basis of written instructions received by him vide memo dated 1.5.2007, informs that the petitioner's wife is still hospitalised due to breast cancer and is rapidly recovering. Crl.Misc. No.23302-M of 2007 -2- In this view of the matter, this petition is disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to surrender on 18.5.2007 by 5.00 P.M. However, if due to the ailment of the petitioner's wife, it would be necessary for the petitioner to seek his release on parole, he shall be at liberty to move another application along with a latest medical certificate of his wife and if any such application is moved by him, his case shall be re- considered on emergency basis within a period of three days from the date of receipt of such application. May 10, 2007 ( SURYA KANT ) poonam JUDGE