UJJAL BHUYAN, K. VINOD CHANDRAN
Rajinder Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. hearing of the case and interim order issued. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. appellant's cooperation with investigation noted. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. concluding order affirming interim decision. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
ORDER :
1. Leave granted.
2. Heard learned counsel for the parties.
3. On 24.02.2025, this Court while issuing notice passed the following order:
2. In the meantime, no coercive action shall be taken against the petitioner, subject to his co operating with the investigation/trial.”
4. Thereafter, counter-affidavit has been filed by the respondent – State. In paragraph No.8 of the counter-affidavit, it is stated that following the order passed by this Court, appellant had joined investigation on 27.02.2025.
5. In view thereof, we make the interim order dated 24.02.2025 absolute subject to appellant continuing cooperating with the investigation.
6. Criminal Appeal is disposed of accordingly.
7. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.
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