CRM-M No.22487 of 2011 (O&M) *** Raj Kumar Sharma Vs. State of Punjab Present: Mr. Deepak Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. P.S. Grewal, D.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.215 dated 09.06.2008 registered under Sections 376, 120-B IPC at Police Station Division No.6, District Ludhiana. On 01.08.2011 the following contention was noticed:- “Learned counsel has argued that the petitioner has been in custody for 2 years and 4 months and no significant progress has been made in the trial.” Thereafter on 24.08.2011 the following contention was noticed:- “Counsel for the respondent, on instructions from HC Hardeep Singh, states that the matter before the trial Court is now fixed for 26.08.2011 and that it would be appropriate if this case is adjourned beyond that date.” CRM-M No.22487 of 2011 (O&M) -2- Learned Deputy Advocate General on instructions from Head Constable Kulwinder Singh has stated that he is not in a position to deny that the evidence has not yet concluded. In the circumstances, without going into the merit of the case, I deem it appropriate to release the petitioner on bail to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate. Ordered accordingly. Petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) September 07, 2011 JUDGE ashish