Crl. Misc. No. M- 7555 of 2009 Harbhajan Singh vs. State of Punjab and another Present: Mr.R.L.Luthra, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr.Aman Deep Singh Rai, AAG, Punjab. **** While issuing notice of motion, the following order was passed by this Court on 19.3.2009:- “Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner was not a beneficiary in the sale transaction but was only an attesting witness. Notice of motion for 18.5.2009. In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioner be admitted to interim bail subject to his furnishing personal bonds and surety to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. However, he shall join the investigation as and when called and shall abide by the provisions of Section 438 (2) Cr.P.C.” Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that earlier in FIR registered by the owner of the property in question, the petitioner has been allowed anticipatory bail vide order dated 17.11.2008 (Annexure P-4). Now the present FIR has been lodged by the bank against the petitioner and others. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Crl. Misc. No. M- 7555 of 2009 -2- Rattan Singh, has submitted that the petitioner has joined investigation. Accordingly, this petition is allowed and the order granting interim bail dated 19.3.2009 is made absolute. (SABINA) JUDGE May 18, 2009 anita