Culprit Behind Theft And Fire At Judicial Officer's House Not Brought To Books Yet, Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Speedy Investigation

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought speedy investigation in a case pertaining to theft and fire at the residence of Judicial Magistrate posted in Ambala, which took place on October 04.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal was hearing a suo moto case initiated after the incident.The Court had earlier sought an extensive report from DGP, Haryana. In pursuance to the same,...

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought speedy investigation in a case pertaining to theft and fire at the residence of Judicial Magistrate posted in Ambala, which took place on October 04.

Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal was hearing a suo moto case initiated after the incident.

The Court had earlier sought an extensive report from DGP, Haryana. In pursuance to the same, a status report was filed by IPS Shatrujeet Kapur, DGP, detailing about the investigation into the incident dated October 04, where the house of a Judicial Officer posted at District Courts, Ambala was burgled and set on fire.

Pursuing the report, the bench opined, "The affidavit dated 12.10.2024, already filed by Director General of Police, Haryana, reveals that investigation in the case registered as regards the incident dated 04.10.2024 is pending and the culprits have not yet been brought to the book."

Consequently, it directed to expedited and complete the investigation by the next date of hearing which is December 05.

Appearance: Deepak Balyan, Addl. Advocate Genera, Haryana.

Title: Court on its own motion v. State of Haryana and others

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