CRM-M-17959 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (216) JOGINDER STATE OF UT CHD CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. to the petitioner in case FIR No. of IT Act, 2000 2. been presented and the charges have been framed. It is further submitted that there is no w the FSL report is still awaited. Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner is the sole breadwinner of the family and has an infant child aged seven months. It is also contended that the FI basis of an Instagram video allegedly uploaded two years ago. 3. -1- 17959-2026(O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH JOGINDER Versus STATE OF UT CHD HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Sr. Advocate with Ms. Shekhar Verma, Advocate, Mr. Gagraj Singh, Advocate and Mr. Rahul Chadha, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Manish Bansal, PP, UT, Chandigarh with Mr. Dixit Bhardwaj, Advocate and Ms. Sarasmi Budhiraja, Advocate assisted by SI Jaskirandeep Kaur. ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed seeking grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 29 dated 19.02.2026 of IT Act, 2000, registered at Police Station Cyber Crime, UT, Chandigarh. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the challan has been presented and the charges have been framed. It is further submitted that there is no witness who can be influenced by the petitioner. Moreover, the FSL report is still awaited. Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner is the sole breadwinner of the family and has an infant child aged seven months. It is also contended that the FI basis of an Instagram video allegedly uploaded two years ago. Per contra, learned State counsel has filed the custody IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-17959-2026(O&M) Date of Decision:- 21.07.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent ALOK JAIN Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Sr. Advocate with har Verma, Advocate, Mr. Gagraj Singh, Advocate and Mr. Rahul Chadha, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Manish Bansal, PP, UT, Chandigarh with Bhardwaj, Advocate and Ms. Sarasmi Budhiraja, Advocate assisted by SI Jaskirandeep Kaur. The present petition has been filed seeking grant of regular bail 19.02.2026, under Sections 67-B Police Station Cyber Crime, UT, Chandigarh. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the challan has been presented and the charges have been framed. It is further submitted itness who can be influenced by the petitioner. Moreover, the FSL report is still awaited. Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner is the sole breadwinner of the family and has an infant child aged seven months. It is also contended that the FIR has been registered on the basis of an Instagram video allegedly uploaded two years ago. , learned State counsel has filed the custody .07.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent The present petition has been filed seeking grant of regular bail B Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the challan has been presented and the charges have been framed. It is further submitted itness who can be influenced by the petitioner. Moreover, the FSL report is still awaited. Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner is the sole breadwinner of the family and has an infant child aged R has been registered on the , learned State counsel has filed the custody MANJU 2026.07.21 17:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-17959 certificate, which is taken on record, and opposed the grant of any concession to the petitioner on the offences relating to child abuse and child pornography and, therefore, is not entitled to the concession of bail. However, learned State counsel could not dispute the fact that the petitioner has clean antecedents in custody for more than 05 years and 02 months. 4. has clean antecedents and has remained in custody for the last 05 years and 02 months, coupled with the fact that the time to conclude, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in further custody. Accordingly, the petitioner is held entitled to the concession of regular bail 5. petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if not required in any other case on furnishing bail bonds and the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner shall, however, be released on the following conditions: i ii iii -2- 17959-2026(O&M) certificate, which is taken on record, and opposed the grant of any concession to the petitioner on the ground that the petitioner is involved in offences relating to child abuse and child pornography and, therefore, is not entitled to the concession of bail. However, learned State counsel could not dispute the fact that the petitioner has clean antecedents in custody for more than 05 years and 02 months. In light of the above and considering the fact that the petitioner has clean antecedents and has remained in custody for the last 05 years and 02 months, coupled with the fact that the trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in further custody. Accordingly, the petitioner is held entitled to the concession of regular bail Without commenting upon the merits of petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if not required in any other case on furnishing bail bonds and the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The shall, however, be released on the following conditions: The petitioner shall declare his ordinary place of residence and the mobile number used by him. The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, he has to give an a be available in his absence. The petitioner will mark his presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to mark his presence, he is permitted to make an application before the Illaqa Magistrate, concerned. certificate, which is taken on record, and opposed the grant of any ground that the petitioner is involved in offences relating to child abuse and child pornography and, therefore, is not entitled to the concession of bail. However, learned State counsel could not dispute the fact that the petitioner has clean antecedents and has remained in custody for more than 05 years and 02 months. In light of the above and considering the fact that the petitioner has clean antecedents and has remained in custody for the last 05 years and trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in further custody. Accordingly, the petitioner is held entitled to Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if not required in any other case on furnishing bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The shall, however, be released on the following conditions: his ordinary place of residence and the mobile number used by him. The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, he has to give an alternate number, which will The petitioner will mark his presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to mark his presence, he is permitted to make an application te, concerned. certificate, which is taken on record, and opposed the grant of any ground that the petitioner is involved in offences relating to child abuse and child pornography and, therefore, is not entitled to the concession of bail. However, learned State counsel could not and has remained In light of the above and considering the fact that the petitioner has clean antecedents and has remained in custody for the last 05 years and trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in further custody. Accordingly, the petitioner is held entitled to the case, the present petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The his ordinary place of residence and The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any lternate number, which will The petitioner will mark his presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to mark his presence, he is permitted to make an application MANJU 2026.07.21 17:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-17959 iv imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. 6. expression of opinion on the merits of the ca considered as parity 7. involved in any such activity once again, the State is at liberty to promptly move an appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the circumstances and violation of conditions of bail. 8. July 21, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -3- 17959-2026(O&M) The petitioner will not leave the country without the prior permission of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of his passport also. However, in case the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he shall file an undertaking to th effect before being released. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the ca considered as parity qua any other co-accused in any manner whatsoever. It is further made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the State is at liberty to promptly n appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the circumstances and violation of conditions of bail. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. , 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No The petitioner will not leave the country without the prior permission of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of his passport also. However, in case the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he shall file an undertaking to the said The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be accused in any manner whatsoever. It is further made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the State is at liberty to promptly n appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the circumstances and violation of conditions of bail. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE The petitioner will not leave the country without the prior permission of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of his passport also. However, in case the petitioner does not e said The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final se and this order shall not be It is further made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the State is at liberty to promptly n appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the MANJU 2026.07.21 17:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document