Crl. Misc. No.M-21833 of 2009(O&M) Avtar Singh versus State of Punjab Present:- Mr.Anil Chaudhary, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. B.B.S.Teji, AAG, Punjab. This is a petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C praying for release of the petitioners on bail in case FIR No. 113 dated 14.7.2009 under Section 381 IPC registered at PS. Dirba, District Sangrur. It is contended by the learned counsel for the petitioner that initially he was granted concession of anticipatory bail and he has joined investigation 3 to 4 times yet nothing was recovered from him. Further contends that investigation has been handed over to CIA staff which has also interrogated him. He further contends that FIR was lodged after three months of the occurrence and his name has been mentioned on the basis of suspicion. Further contends that since the petitioner has already joined investigation he deserves the concession once again as he is willing to join the investigation. Noticing these contentions, this Court on 11.8.2009 has granted interim protection to the petitioner subject to the condition that he joins investigation to the satisfaction of the Investigating Officer. Now it is contended by the learned counsel for the petitioner and not controverted by the learned counsel for the State on instructions from SI Baldev Singh that the petitioner has joined the investigation. Even though it has been stated by the learned counsel for the State that articles have not been recovered. Having regard to the aforesaid facts that petitioner has joined the investigation pursuant to the order dated 11.8.2009 and on earlier occasions also he has joined investigation, this Court is of the considered Crl. Misc. No.M-21833 of 2009(O&M) 2 opinion that no fruitful purpose will be served by exposing him to arrest. Hence, the present petition is allowed and interim directions dated 11.8.2009 are hereby made absolute however subject to the condition that petitioner continues to comply with the conditions as envisaged under Section 438(2)Cr.P.C. September 9, 2009 (Mahesh Grover) rekha Judge