IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl.Misc.No.M-18395 of 2009 Date of Decision:- 07.09.2009 Harkinder Singh and another ....Petitioner(s) vs. State of Punjab ....Respondent(s) *** CORAM:- HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH *** Present:- Mr.S.S.Majithia, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr.Amandeep Singh Rai, AAG, Punjab. *** AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH, J. Counsel for the petitioners contends that the allegations against the petitioners primarily are that they had caused injuries but all these injuries have been declared to be simple in nature. He contends that the petitioners are in custody since 2.5.2009 and challan has been presented against them. Counsel further contends that in the light of the fact that the petitioners have been attributed simple injuries, and their further incarceration would not serve any purpose. Counsel for the State does not dispute the fact that the injuries attributed to the petitioners have been found to be simple in nature, however, he submits that the next date of hearing before the trial Court is 14.9.2009 for framing of charges. I have heard counsel for the parties. In the light of the fact that the injuries which have been attributed to the petitioners are simple in nature and they are in custody since 2.5.2009 and the trial is not likely to conclude soon, the present petition is allowed. The petitioners are directed to be released on bail to the satisfaction of the trial Court. September 07, 2009 ( AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH ) poonam JUDGE