Shishpal Singh v. State of Haryana

Supreme Court of India · 28 Jan 2013
H. L. Dattu; Ranjan Gogoi
Criminal Appeal No. 188 of 2013 @ SLP (Crl.) No. 9515 of 2012
criminal appeal_allowed

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The Supreme Court granted absolute interim protection from arrest to the appellant on condition of cooperation with the investigation and non-interference with evidence.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 188 OF 2013
(SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION(CRL.)NO.9515 OF 2012)
SHISHPAL SINGH APPELLANT
VERSUS
STATE OF HARYANA RESPONDENT
ORDER

1. Leave granted.

2. We have heard learned counsel for the parties to the lis.

3. Vide Order dated 05.12.2012, while issuing notice, this Court has ordered that: β€œIn the meanwhile, it is directed that the petitioner shall not be arrested till further orders.”

4. In the facts and circumstances of the case and having gone through the records of the case, we are of the opinion that the order dated 05.12.2012 be made absolute and is made absolute with a further direction that the appellant will join the investigation as and when required by the police and will not tamper with evidence or hamper the investigation in any manner.

5. The Criminal Appeal is allowed accordingly. Ordered accordingly ........................ J. (H.L. DATTU) ....................... J. (RANJAN GOGOI) NEW DELHI; Page 2 JANUARY 28, 2013