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Mr. Suneet Pal Singh Aulakh, learned counsel, would 24 of 33 however contend that a criminal conspiracy was hatched to do away with Rinkle and contract-killers were brought to Ludhiana to carry out the job. He would contend that there is material evidence to show that these contract-killers, including Vishal, were brought by Jatinder Pal Singh and his henchmen and were provided accommodation in a hotel at Ludhiana. Learned counsel would therefore contend that Jatinder Pal Singh would not be entitled to seek bail on this ground also.

Further, as stated supra, the alleged criminal conspiracy and the hiring of contract-killers, including Vishal, is yet to be put to test before the trial Court and as matters stand, the available evidence is insufficient to infer a prima facie case under Section 120-B IPC.

Mr. H.S. Sullar, learned Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, would argue that the petitioners are not entitled to grant of bail, given the seriousness of the offence. No doubt, the petitioners are facing serious charges which would entail a death sentence or imprisonment for life, if they are proved guilty. However, given the totality of the obtaining facts and circumstances and the inherent inconsistencies in the case built up on the statements of the complainant and other primary witnesses, this Court is of the considered opinion that a prima facie case is yet to be made out against the petitioners.