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"Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail, Citing Prolonged Custody and Completed Investigation in IPC and Arms Act Case"

07 May 2024 8:19 AM

By: Admin


In a recent ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to Dilraj Singh, also known as Raja, in a case involving charges under Sections 307/120-B/427/34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, 1959. The petitioner had filed for regular bail after having been previously held in custody. The court, presided over by HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ JAIN, made the decision on August 28, 2023.

The court noted the petitioner's argument that his alleged motive was implausible due to his separation from the concerned party, whose marriage had been dissolved by mutual consent. Moreover, the petitioner claimed he was out of the country at the time of the alleged incident, casting doubt on his involvement.

Counsel for the petitioner stressed the significant duration of the petitioner's incarceration and highlighted the completion of the investigation, which had led to the presentation of the challan. The counsel emphasized the petitioner's lack of a criminal history and the lack of substantial evidence against him.

In its decision, the court granted bail to the petitioner, acknowledging the extended period of his custody and the completed investigation. The bail was granted subject to the petitioner furnishing bail/surety bonds that met the satisfaction of the Trial Court/Duty Magistrate. The court explicitly clarified that the decision to grant bail did not indicate any opinion on the case's merits.

Date of Decision: 28.08.2023

DILRAJ SINGH ALIAS RAJA vs STATE OF PUNJAB   

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