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2026 DAILYLAW 131 (PNJ)

MALKIT SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/73746/2025 · 2026-03-27

Aman Chaudhary

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Learned counsel has produced copy of order dated 23.03.2026, as per which, petitioner, who was summoned under Section 319 Cr.P.C., has now appeared before the trial Court, a fact affirmed by learned State counsel. 3. In view of the above and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, anticipatory bail petition filed by the petitioners are allowed and the order dated 26.12.2025 granting interim bail to him, is hereby made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions as specified under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. (now 482(2) of BNSS, 2023)     " #$%&! 6&("'/ J/"!/"0 '5" ,&(. ) "'@# J/"!/"0 0"5#0! 4+" ) "'@# DINESH 2026.03.27 19:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document