IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT 120+ 259 RAI SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CORAM: HON Present : AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. acquitted, vide judgment d the petitioner also, the allegations are the statements of present case remain abroad and declared proclaimed offender, whereafter the said proceedings had been quashed. 2. 4 witnesses, already stand examined, in view of which learned counsel opposite seeks withdrawal of t IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision RAI SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. Nandan Jindal, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Jasjit Singh, DAG, Punjab. Ms. Diksha, Advocate for Mr. G.S.Nahel, Advocate, for respondent No.2. AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) Learned counsel submits that all the co acquitted, vide judgment dated 18.11.2019, Annexure P the petitioner also, the allegations are the statements of the same witnesses, who have turned hostile, however, the present case remained pending on account of the fact that he had gone road and declared proclaimed offender, whereafter the said proceedings had been quashed. Learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that 2 out of 4 witnesses, already stand examined, in view of which learned counsel seeks withdrawal of the present petition IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-21113-2022 (O & M) Date of decision: 29.09.2025 ....Petitioner ...Respondents BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Advocate, Mr. Jasjit Singh, DAG, Punjab. Learned counsel submits that all the co-accused have been ated 18.11.2019, Annexure P-10, and against the petitioner also, the allegations are the similar as made in the esses, who have turned hostile, however, the pending on account of the fact that he had gone road and declared proclaimed offender, whereafter the said proceedings Learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that 2 out of 4 witnesses, already stand examined, in view of which learned counsel present petition. PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.09.30 10:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-21113-2022 -2- 3. Ordered accordingly. 4. Trial Court is requested to expedite the trial. 5. Petitioner, who is 55-year-old, is granted exemption from his personal appearance before the trial Court during pendency of the case, subject to his filing an affidavit before the Court concerned that he has no objection in case, the proceedings before it are held in his absence; in the presence of his counsel and shall appear before the said Court as and when his presence would be absolutely necessary. 6. Disposed of. 29.09.2025 (AMAN CHAUDHARY) parveen kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.09.30 10:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.