Crl. Misc. No. M- 349 of 2009 Jaswant Singh vs. State of Punjab Present: Mr.Sandeep Arora, 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 8.1.2009:- “Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner was not apprehended at the spot. Rajbir Kaur was apprehended at the spot with 15 kg. of poppy husk. The provisions of Section 42 (1) of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 were not complied with. Notice of motion to Advocate General, Punjab for 27.1.2009. 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 State, on instructions from HC Chanchal Singh, has submitted that the petitioner has joined Crl. Misc. No. M- 349 of 2009 -2- investigation and is not required for further investigation. Accordingly, this petition is allowed and the order granting interim bail dated 8.1.2009 is confirmed. (SABINA) JUDGE February 13, 2009 anita