Crl. Misc. No.M-154 of 2011 (O&M) Harbans Singh Vs. State of Punjab Present : Mr. S.S. Salar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. U.S. Dhaliwal, Addl. A G., Punjab. ******* AJAY TEWARI, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case F.I.R. No.334 dated 08.08.2010 registered under Sections 420, 120-B IPC at Police Station Divn. No.5, Ludhiana. The petitioner had earlier registered power of attorney in favour of one Satnam Singh in respect of the land in dispute. Thereafter the petitioner sold the land in dispute to some other person while Satnam Singh sold it to the complainant. It is not disputed that Satnam Singh has been released on anticipatory bail while the petitioner has now been in custody since 10.12.2010. It is stated that the petitioner is an old man of 75 years of age which is also not disputed. The trial is not likely to be concluded within any reasonable time and challan has been presented. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, in my considered opinion, it would be in the interest of justice if the petitioner is released on bail to the satisfaction of CJM/Duty Magistrate, Ludhiana. Ordered accordingly. Petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) February 02, 2011. JUDGE ashish