CRM-M No. 13993 of 2011 **** Durga Bahadur and another vs. State of Punjab Present: Mr. Ramamnjit Mann, Advocate for Mr. APS Deol, Sr. Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Gazi Mohammad, DAG. Punjab. **** On 17.05.2011 the following order was passed:- “ This is an application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. filed on behalf of the petitioners-Durga Bahadur and Lok Bahadur for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.80 dated 19.04.2011, under Sections 365/34 IPC Police Station City Ferozepur. Notice of motion was issued on 09.05.2011. Learned DAG, on instructions from Head Constable- Kulwant Singh states that the petitioners are specifically named in the FIR and, therefore, it is for them to explain their position. Learned counsel for the petitioners states that the petitioners would have no objection in appearing before the Investigating Officer and again disclosing what they know about the while affair but they should give them some protection in the circumstances. I direct the petitioners to appear before the Investigating Officer on 24.05.2011 between 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Adjourned to 27.05.2011 for awaiting the report of the Investigating Officer. In the meantime arrest of the petitioners shall remain stayed.” Learned DAG, on instructions from HC Kulwant Singh, states that the petitioners have joined the investigation and are no more required. In the circumstances I deem it appropriate to grant the concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioners. In case they are arrested, CRM-M No. 13993 of 2011 -2- they shall be released on bail by the investigating officer to his satisfaction subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. Petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) JUDGE May 27, 2011 sunita