Crl. Misc. No.M-24302 of 2011 ****** Chamela Ram Vs. State of Haryana Present : Mr. S.K. Panwar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Man Mohan Sikka, D.A.G., Haryana. *** AJAY TEWARI, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C. for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case F.I.R. No.70 dated 26.06.2011 registered under Sections 420, 406 IPC and Sections 7, 10 & 55 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 at Police Station Chhachhrauli, District Yamuna Nagar. On 11.08.2011 the following contention was noticed:- “Learned counsel has argued that the petitioner is an innocent person who had no knowledge that the wheat was owned by the Government which has been illegally diverted and that the arrest of the main accused has been made and recovery has been effected.” It has further been argued that the petitioner is an old man of 65 years. On instructions from S.I. Fateh Singh learned Deputy Advocate General has argued that there is no proof that the petitioner had no knowledge about the illegal diversion of the wheat but has fairly stated that there is no objective evidence that the petitioner had also prior knowledge thereof at this stage. Crl. Misc. No.M-24302 of 2011 -2- In the circumstances, without going into the merit of the case, I deem it appropriate to grant the concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Ordered accordingly. Petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 06.09.2011 between 10 A.M. to 04 P.M and on any other date as and when his presence is required. On his appearance, the Investigating Officer would release him on bail to his satisfaction subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. Petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) August 25, 2011 JUDGE ashish