Criminal Misc. No. M-345 of 2009 1 In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh. Criminal Misc. No. M-345 of 2009 Date of Decision: 31.1.2009 Sham Sunder …Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA. Present: Mr. R.S. Malhotra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Anter Singh Brar, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, for the State. Kanwaljit Singh Ahluwalia, J. (Oral) On 8.1.2009, this Court has passed the following order:- “The petitioner was arrested in a case under the Excise Act and recovery of 24 bottles of liquor bearing brand Every-Day of 750 Ml. was effected. Petitioner was subsequently released on bail. Petitioner stopped appearing in the Court and absented on 4.3.2008, 6.3.2008 and 19.5.2008. A plea has been raised that inadvertently date noted was 12.9.2008. Taking into consideration the fact that the offence fall under the Excise Act and petitioner is not Criminal Misc. No. M-345 of 2009 2 hardened criminal, on appearance he can be released on interim bail by the trial Court. However, much energy and time of the Court has been wasted, due to the plea raised by the petitioner that he had noted a wrong date which apparently is not tenable, the petitioner shall deposit costs of Rs.25,000/- with the trial Court. The petitioner shall cause appearance before the trial Court on or before 23.1.2009. On depositing the costs, he shall be released on interim bail. Notice of motion to Advocate General, Punjab, for 31.1.2009.” Petitioner was declared as Proclaimed Offender. He could not deposit the amount which was fastened upon him as a cost. Hence, the present petition is dismissed. In case petitioner surrenders before the trial Court and after his police remand is over, his regular bail application shall be decided within three days. (Kanwaljit Singh Ahluwalia) Judge January 31, 2009 “DK”