CRM-M-60389 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (116) Karman Singh State of Haryana CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. to the petitioner Karnal in case FIR No. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 65(2) of BNS, registered at Haryana. 2. has been falsely implicated in t petitioner is a juvenile and is alleged to have committed the offence against his close relative. It is further submitted that the victim is about 08 years of age and is a habitual record has been wrongly interpreted opinion of the doctor has not been appreciated in its correct perspective. -1- 60389-2025(O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Singh Versus State of Haryana HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Tanvir Singh Attariwala, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Swati Batra, Sr. DAG, Haryana assisted by Inspector Shanti Devi *** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed seeking grant of regular bail to the petitioner who has been confined at Place of Safety, Madhuban, in case FIR No. 19 dated 07.03.2025, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 65(2) registered at Police Station Women, District Yamuna Nagar, Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present FIR. It is contended that the petitioner is a juvenile and is alleged to have committed the offence against his close relative. It is further submitted that the victim is about 08 years of age and is a habitual lier. Learned counsel record has been wrongly interpreted by the learned trial Court opinion of the doctor has not been appreciated in its correct perspective. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-60389-2025(O&M) Date of Decision:- 10.03.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. Tanvir Singh Attariwala, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Swati Batra, Sr. DAG, Haryana assisted by Inspector Shanti Devi. The present petition has been filed seeking grant of regular bail at Place of Safety, Madhuban, 07.03.2025, under Sections 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 65(2) Women, District Yamuna Nagar, Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner he present FIR. It is contended that the petitioner is a juvenile and is alleged to have committed the offence against his close relative. It is further submitted that the victim is about 08 years of earned counsel emphasizes that the medical by the learned trial Court and the opinion of the doctor has not been appreciated in its correct perspective. 10.03.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents The present petition has been filed seeking grant of regular bail at Place of Safety, Madhuban, of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 65(2) Women, District Yamuna Nagar, Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner he present FIR. It is contended that the petitioner is a juvenile and is alleged to have committed the offence against his close relative. It is further submitted that the victim is about 08 years of the medical and the opinion of the doctor has not been appreciated in its correct perspective. MANJU 2026.03.10 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-60389 Learned counsel for the petitioner further the victim has been duly Moreover, th year, therefore, the bail/release. 3. certificate of the petitioner in Court today, which is taken on record. As per the said certificate, the petitioner has been in custody for 01 year. 4. the petitioner and submits that the testimony of the victim, which is being relied upon by learned counsel for th re-counselling dated 12.03.2025 the victim testified against the petitioner, therefore, the medical evidence will adjudicate the matter her stand at every stage witnesses out of 14 witnesses have been examined and the trial is at t end. 5 6. counselling of the victim (Annexure R recording of her statement under Section 183 of BNSS (Annexure R dated 07.03.2025) does not find even a whisper with regard to her habit of telling a lie, -2- 60389-2025(O&M) Learned counsel for the petitioner further the victim has been duly examined in which she has the petitioner has been in custody for the last more than one , therefore, the petitioner deserves the concession of regular bail/release. Per contra, learned State counsel has filed t certificate of the petitioner in Court today, which is taken on record. As per the said certificate, the petitioner has been in custody for Learned State counsel opposes the grant of any concession to ner and submits that the testimony of the victim, which is being relied upon by learned counsel for the petitioner, is under a cloud counselling dated 12.03.2025 the victim testified against the petitioner, the medical evidence will have to be relied upon to finally adjudicate the matter, considering the fact that the victim has been changing stand at every stage. Learned State counsel further submits that 12 witnesses out of 14 witnesses have been examined and the trial is at t Heard learned counsel for the parties. In the light of the above and considering the fact that the re counselling of the victim (Annexure R-6 dated 12.03.2025) after the recording of her statement under Section 183 of BNSS (Annexure R dated 07.03.2025) does not find even a whisper with regard to her habit of , which needs to be looked into. The petitioner is a young boy Learned counsel for the petitioner further vehemently submitted that examined in which she has turned hostile. e petitioner has been in custody for the last more than one petitioner deserves the concession of regular , learned State counsel has filed the custody certificate of the petitioner in Court today, which is taken on record. As per the said certificate, the petitioner has been in custody for the last more than Learned State counsel opposes the grant of any concession to ner and submits that the testimony of the victim, which is being e petitioner, is under a cloud as in the counselling dated 12.03.2025 the victim testified against the petitioner, have to be relied upon to finally , considering the fact that the victim has been changing . Learned State counsel further submits that 12 witnesses out of 14 witnesses have been examined and the trial is at the fag Heard learned counsel for the parties. In the light of the above and considering the fact that the re- 6 dated 12.03.2025) after the recording of her statement under Section 183 of BNSS (Annexure R-5 dated 07.03.2025) does not find even a whisper with regard to her habit of to be looked into. The petitioner is a young boy submitted that turned hostile. e petitioner has been in custody for the last more than one petitioner deserves the concession of regular he custody certificate of the petitioner in Court today, which is taken on record. As per the last more than Learned State counsel opposes the grant of any concession to ner and submits that the testimony of the victim, which is being as in the counselling dated 12.03.2025 the victim testified against the petitioner, have to be relied upon to finally , considering the fact that the victim has been changing . Learned State counsel further submits that 12 he fag - 6 dated 12.03.2025) after the 5 dated 07.03.2025) does not find even a whisper with regard to her habit of to be looked into. The petitioner is a young boy MANJU 2026.03.10 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-60389 of 17 years and is in custody for the last more than 01 year, the fact that the would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, the petitioner is held entitled to the concession of regular bail. 7. 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 petiti conditions: i ii iii iv imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. -3- 60389-2025(O&M) of 17 years and is in custody for the last more than 01 year, the fact that the trial is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, the petitioner is held entitled to the concession of regular bail. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present on 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 petitioner shall, however, be released on the following 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 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. 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 effect before being released. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. of 17 years and is in custody for the last more than 01 year, coupled with likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, the petitioner is held entitled to the concession of regular bail. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present on 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, oner shall, however, be released on the following 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 strate, concerned. 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. coupled with likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, the Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present on 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, oner shall, however, be released on the following his ordinary place of residence and The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any 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 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 to the said The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as MANJU 2026.03.10 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-60389 8. expression of opinion on the merits of t considered as parity 9. 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. 10. March 10, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -4- 60389-2025(O&M) 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 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 ove an appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the circumstances and violation of conditions of bail. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. March 10, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final he 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 ove an 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 However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final he case 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 ove an appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the MANJU 2026.03.10 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document