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2023 DAILYLAW 3930 (PNJ)

PUSHPA DEVI v. STATE OF HARYANA

CRM-M/8300/2026 · 2026-03-09

Alok Jain

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CRM-M-8300 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (106) PUSHPA DEVI STATE OF HARYANA CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. anticipatory bail to the registered under Section 127(6) of the BNS, 2023 (later on, Sections 123, 140(3), 127(2), 6 deleting Section 127(6)), at Police Station Sector 2. has been falsely implicated in the present case on the basis of the disclosure statement of co is a lady aged abou and, therefore, deserves the concession of anticipatory bail. 3. submits that there are serious allegations against the petitioner that she involved in running a human trafficking racket. It is further submitted that there are specific allegations that the petitioner sold the prosecutrix to -1- 8300-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH PUSHPA DEVI Versus STATE OF HARYANA HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Rajnish K. Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Akshita Chauhan, DAG, Haryana **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed seeking grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 0236 dated 05.11.2024, registered under Section 127(6) of the BNS, 2023 (later on, Sections 123, 140(3), 127(2), 64(2), 61(2) and 144(2) of the BNS, 2023 were added by deleting Section 127(6)), at Police Station Sector Learned counsel for the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case on the basis of the disclosure statement of co-accused Mahender. It is further submitted that the petitioner is a lady aged about 65 years and is suffering from certain medical ailments and, therefore, deserves the concession of anticipatory bail. Per contra, learned State counsel opposes the prayer and submits that there are serious allegations against the petitioner that she involved in running a human trafficking racket. It is further submitted that there are specific allegations that the petitioner sold the prosecutrix to IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-8300-2026 Date of Decision:- 09.03.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent ALOK JAIN Mr. Rajnish K. Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Akshita Chauhan, DAG, Haryana. The present petition has been filed seeking grant of petitioner in case FIR No. 0236 dated 05.11.2024, registered under Section 127(6) of the BNS, 2023 (later on, Sections 123, 2), 61(2) and 144(2) of the BNS, 2023 were added by deleting Section 127(6)), at Police Station Sector-37, District Gurugram. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case on the basis of the disclosure It is further submitted that the petitioner and is suffering from certain medical ailments and, therefore, deserves the concession of anticipatory bail. , learned State counsel opposes the prayer and submits that there are serious allegations against the petitioner that she is involved in running a human trafficking racket. It is further submitted that there are specific allegations that the petitioner sold the prosecutrix to 09.03.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent The present petition has been filed seeking grant of petitioner in case FIR No. 0236 dated 05.11.2024, registered under Section 127(6) of the BNS, 2023 (later on, Sections 123, 2), 61(2) and 144(2) of the BNS, 2023 were added by that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case on the basis of the disclosure It is further submitted that the petitioner and is suffering from certain medical ailments , learned State counsel opposes the prayer and is involved in running a human trafficking racket. It is further submitted that there are specific allegations that the petitioner sold the prosecutrix to MANJU 2026.03.10 16:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-8300 co-accused Mahender, whose disclosure statement specifically names the petitioner. 4. 5. the petitioner has been evading the process of law for more than one year and three months. The investigation further reveals cons between the petitioner and the other co indicates the involvement of the petitioner in the commission of the alleged offence. There are also specific allegations that the petitioner administered some intoxicati thereafter, along with co accused Mahender, thereby being part of a larger trafficking racket. 6. Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of the extraordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 7. is dismissed. March 09, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -2- 8300-2026 accused Mahender, whose disclosure statement specifically names the Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record In the present case, the FIR was registered on 05.11.2024 and the petitioner has been evading the process of law for more than one year and three months. The investigation further reveals cons between the petitioner and the other co indicates the involvement of the petitioner in the commission of the alleged There are also specific allegations that the petitioner administered some intoxicating substance to the prosecutrix and abducted her, and thereafter, along with co-accused Jagdeep Swami @ Lambu, sold her to co accused Mahender, thereby being part of a larger trafficking racket. Considering the seriousness and gravity of the allegation Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of the extraordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, finding no merit in the present petition, the same is dismissed. March 09, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No accused Mahender, whose disclosure statement specifically names the ard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record. FIR was registered on 05.11.2024 and the petitioner has been evading the process of law for more than one year and three months. The investigation further reveals constant communication between the petitioner and the other co-accused, which prima facie indicates the involvement of the petitioner in the commission of the alleged There are also specific allegations that the petitioner administered ng substance to the prosecutrix and abducted her, and accused Jagdeep Swami @ Lambu, sold her to co- accused Mahender, thereby being part of a larger trafficking racket. Considering the seriousness and gravity of the allegations, this Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of the extraordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, finding no merit in the present petition, the same (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE accused Mahender, whose disclosure statement specifically names the FIR was registered on 05.11.2024 and the petitioner has been evading the process of law for more than one year tant communication prima facie indicates the involvement of the petitioner in the commission of the alleged There are also specific allegations that the petitioner administered ng substance to the prosecutrix and abducted her, and - s, this Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of the extraordinary Accordingly, finding no merit in the present petition, the same MANJU 2026.03.10 16:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document