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2021 Supreme(P&H) 552

AVNEESH JHINGAN
KAMAL PAL – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF PUNJAB – Respondent


Advocates Appeared:
For the Petitioner:Mr. Manbir Singh Batth, Advocate
For the Respondent: Ms. Monika Jalota, DAG, Punjab

JUDGMENT :

AVNEESH JHINGAN, J.

1. The matter is taken up for hearing through video conference due to COVID-19 situation.

2. Aggrieved of the order dated 27th April, 2021 of the learned Additional Sessions Judge, SBS Nagar allowing the application of the Vigilance Bureau for taking voice samples of the petitioners, the present revision petition is filed.

3. The facts in brief are that Vigilance Bureau, Punjab received an information of money being extorted from local public at Tehsil Banga for getting the sale deeds registered. The information was that the petitioners (both typist at Tehsil Banga Complex) were collecting money for getting the sale deeds registered from the Tehsildar and other revenue officials of the revenue department. After taking approval, the mobile used by the petitioners were tapped. From the transcripts of various dates finding sufficient evidence the FIR was registered.

4. During the proceedings, an application was filed by the Vigilance Bureau for permission to take voice samples of the petitioners. The application was allowed, hence, the present petition.

5. Learned counsel for the petitioners argues that the impugned order is in violation of Article 20(3) of t

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