CRM-M-39203- 206 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Kuldeep State of Haryana CORAM : HON'BLE MS Present: Ms. Ruby Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner. (through Video Conferencing) Mr. Vaibhav Sharma, AAG Haryana. Mr. Digvijay Singh, Advocate for the complainant. MANDEEP PANNU J. 1. This is the first petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail in FIR No. 204 dated 12.07.2023, registered under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code at Police Station K District Kaithal. 2. The present FIR was registered on the statement of Shiv Kumar son of Nirmal Singh Rana, resident of village Sudkain Khurd, Police Station Sadar Narwana, District Jind. He stated that he is an agriculturist and has three brothers and five sisters. His siste Kuldeep son of Kashmira, resident of Nathwan Patti, Bata. Bala Devi has four daughters, out of whom two are married and two are unmarried. It was alleged that Kuldeep used to beat his wife Bala Devi and abou occurrence, when the complainant visited her, Kuldeep threatened that he should -2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM Date of Decision : VERSUS State of Haryana HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Ms. Ruby Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner. (through Video Conferencing) Mr. Vaibhav Sharma, AAG Haryana. Mr. Digvijay Singh, Advocate for the complainant. MANDEEP PANNU J. (Oral) This is the first petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail in FIR No. 204 dated 12.07.2023, registered under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code at Police Station K District Kaithal. The present FIR was registered on the statement of Shiv Kumar son of Nirmal Singh Rana, resident of village Sudkain Khurd, Police Station Sadar Narwana, District Jind. He stated that he is an agriculturist and has three brothers and five sisters. His sister Bala Devi was married about 34 Kuldeep son of Kashmira, resident of Nathwan Patti, Bata. Bala Devi has four daughters, out of whom two are married and two are unmarried. It was alleged that Kuldeep used to beat his wife Bala Devi and abou occurrence, when the complainant visited her, Kuldeep threatened that he should -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-39203-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision : 18.02.2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent MANDEEP PANNU Ms. Ruby Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vaibhav Sharma, AAG Haryana. Mr. Digvijay Singh, Advocate for the complainant. This is the first petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail in FIR No. 204 dated 12.07.2023, registered under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code at Police Station Kalayat, The present FIR was registered on the statement of Shiv Kumar son of Nirmal Singh Rana, resident of village Sudkain Khurd, Police Station Sadar Narwana, District Jind. He stated that he is an agriculturist and has three brothers r Bala Devi was married about 34–35 years ago to Kuldeep son of Kashmira, resident of Nathwan Patti, Bata. Bala Devi has four daughters, out of whom two are married and two are unmarried. It was alleged that Kuldeep used to beat his wife Bala Devi and about 5–6 days prior to the occurrence, when the complainant visited her, Kuldeep threatened that he should This is the first petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail in FIR No. 204 dated 12.07.2023, alayat, The present FIR was registered on the statement of Shiv Kumar son of Nirmal Singh Rana, resident of village Sudkain Khurd, Police Station Sadar Narwana, District Jind. He stated that he is an agriculturist and has three brothers 35 years ago to Kuldeep son of Kashmira, resident of Nathwan Patti, Bata. Bala Devi has four daughters, out of whom two are married and two are unmarried. It was alleged that 6 days prior to the occurrence, when the complainant visited her, Kuldeep threatened that he should TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.19 11:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-39203- tell his sister to hand over the sale proceeds of her one acre land or else he would not spare her. 3. On 12.07.2023 at about 1:00 phone call from his nephew Mohit informing him that Kuldeep had inflicted injuries on Bala Devi and asked him to come immediately. When he reached village Bata, he came to know that Bala Devi had been taken to G.H. Kaithal, where doctors de Kuldeep killed Bala Devi by catching her by the neck, repeatedly striking her head on the floor and assaulting her with a thapi due to a grudge that she had not given him the money from the was registered. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is in custody for the last two years, prosecution witnesses, only 8 ha examined, and the trial is proceeding at a snail’s pace. It is submitted that prolonged incarceration amounts to pre be kept behind bars for an indefinite period. It of trial is likely to take considerable time and no useful purpose would be served by continued detention of the petitioner. On these grounds, prayer has been made for grant of regular bail. 5. On the other hand, lea application on the ground that serious allegations of committing the murder of his own wife have been levelled against the petitioner. It is submitted that a material eyewitness, who is the daughter of the deceased, also the daughter of the accused, there is every likelihood of the petitioner -2025 (O&M) tell his sister to hand over the sale proceeds of her one acre land or else he would On 12.07.2023 at about 1:00–1:30 PM, the complai phone call from his nephew Mohit informing him that Kuldeep had inflicted injuries on Bala Devi and asked him to come immediately. When he reached village Bata, he came to know that Bala Devi had been taken to G.H. Kaithal, where doctors declared her dead due to head injuries. It was further alleged that Kuldeep killed Bala Devi by catching her by the neck, repeatedly striking her head on the floor and assaulting her with a thapi due to a grudge that she had not given him the money from the land sale, on which the present FIR under Section 302 IPC Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is in custody for the last two years, seven months prosecution witnesses, only 8 have been examined and 14 witnesses are yet to be examined, and the trial is proceeding at a snail’s pace. It is submitted that prolonged incarceration amounts to pre-trial punishment and the petitioner cannot be kept behind bars for an indefinite period. It is further argued that the conclusion of trial is likely to take considerable time and no useful purpose would be served by continued detention of the petitioner. On these grounds, prayer has been made for grant of regular bail. On the other hand, learned State counsel has opposed the bail application on the ground that serious allegations of committing the murder of his own wife have been levelled against the petitioner. It is submitted that a material eyewitness, who is the daughter of the deceased, also the daughter of the accused, there is every likelihood of the petitioner -2- tell his sister to hand over the sale proceeds of her one acre land or else he would 1:30 PM, the complainant received a phone call from his nephew Mohit informing him that Kuldeep had inflicted injuries on Bala Devi and asked him to come immediately. When he reached village Bata, he came to know that Bala Devi had been taken to G.H. Kaithal, clared her dead due to head injuries. It was further alleged that Kuldeep killed Bala Devi by catching her by the neck, repeatedly striking her head on the floor and assaulting her with a thapi due to a grudge that she had not given land sale, on which the present FIR under Section 302 IPC Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is in seven months and five days. Out of 22 cited ve been examined and 14 witnesses are yet to be examined, and the trial is proceeding at a snail’s pace. It is submitted that trial punishment and the petitioner cannot is further argued that the conclusion of trial is likely to take considerable time and no useful purpose would be served by continued detention of the petitioner. On these grounds, prayer has been made rned State counsel has opposed the bail application on the ground that serious allegations of committing the murder of his own wife have been levelled against the petitioner. It is submitted that a material eyewitness, who is the daughter of the deceased, is yet to be examined. Since she is also the daughter of the accused, there is every likelihood of the petitioner tell his sister to hand over the sale proceeds of her one acre land or else he would nant received a phone call from his nephew Mohit informing him that Kuldeep had inflicted injuries on Bala Devi and asked him to come immediately. When he reached village Bata, he came to know that Bala Devi had been taken to G.H. Kaithal, clared her dead due to head injuries. It was further alleged that Kuldeep killed Bala Devi by catching her by the neck, repeatedly striking her head on the floor and assaulting her with a thapi due to a grudge that she had not given land sale, on which the present FIR under Section 302 IPC Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is in . Out of 22 cited ve been examined and 14 witnesses are yet to be examined, and the trial is proceeding at a snail’s pace. It is submitted that trial punishment and the petitioner cannot is further argued that the conclusion of trial is likely to take considerable time and no useful purpose would be served by continued detention of the petitioner. On these grounds, prayer has been made rned State counsel has opposed the bail application on the ground that serious allegations of committing the murder of his own wife have been levelled against the petitioner. It is submitted that a material is yet to be examined. Since she is also the daughter of the accused, there is every likelihood of the petitioner TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.19 11:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-39203- influencing or tampering with the prosecution witness if released on bail. Therefore, it is argued that the petitioner is not entitled to the bail. Learned State counsel has filed the custody certificate of the petitioner, today in Court, which is taken on record. 6. This Court has considered the rival submissions. The allegations against the petitioner are grave and spe causing fatal injuries to the deceased. The nature of accusations and the manner in which the occurrence is alleged to have taken place reflect the seriousness of the offence. It is also significant that an import daughter of the deceased and the petitioner, is yet to be examined and, in such circumstances, the possibility of the petitioner influencing or tampering with the prosecution witnesses cannot be ruled out. 7. Having to the petitioner, and the stage of trial, this Court does not find any ground to grant regular bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the present petition for grant of regular bail is dismissed. 8. All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. February 18, 202 tripti Whether speaking/non Whether reportable -2025 (O&M) influencing or tampering with the prosecution witness if released on bail. Therefore, it is argued that the petitioner is not entitled to the Learned State counsel has filed the custody certificate of the petitioner, today in Court, which is taken on record. This Court has considered the rival submissions. The allegations against the petitioner are grave and specific, attributing to him a direct role in causing fatal injuries to the deceased. The nature of accusations and the manner in which the occurrence is alleged to have taken place reflect the seriousness of the offence. It is also significant that an important prosecution witness, namely the daughter of the deceased and the petitioner, is yet to be examined and, in such circumstances, the possibility of the petitioner influencing or tampering with the prosecution witnesses cannot be ruled out. Having regard to the seriousness of the allegations, the role attributed to the petitioner, and the stage of trial, this Court does not find any ground to grant regular bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the present petition for grant of regular ed. All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. , 2026 Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No -3- influencing or tampering with the prosecution witness if released on bail. Therefore, it is argued that the petitioner is not entitled to the concession of regular Learned State counsel has filed the custody certificate of the petitioner, today This Court has considered the rival submissions. The allegations cific, attributing to him a direct role in causing fatal injuries to the deceased. The nature of accusations and the manner in which the occurrence is alleged to have taken place reflect the seriousness of the ant prosecution witness, namely the daughter of the deceased and the petitioner, is yet to be examined and, in such circumstances, the possibility of the petitioner influencing or tampering with the regard to the seriousness of the allegations, the role attributed to the petitioner, and the stage of trial, this Court does not find any ground to grant regular bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the present petition for grant of regular All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) JUDGE : Speaking : Yes/No influencing or tampering with the prosecution witness if released on bail. concession of regular Learned State counsel has filed the custody certificate of the petitioner, today This Court has considered the rival submissions. The allegations cific, attributing to him a direct role in causing fatal injuries to the deceased. The nature of accusations and the manner in which the occurrence is alleged to have taken place reflect the seriousness of the ant prosecution witness, namely the daughter of the deceased and the petitioner, is yet to be examined and, in such circumstances, the possibility of the petitioner influencing or tampering with the regard to the seriousness of the allegations, the role attributed to the petitioner, and the stage of trial, this Court does not find any ground to grant regular bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the present petition for grant of regular All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.19 11:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document