CRM-M-2328-202 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Avtar Singh alias Pamma State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE Present: Ms. Navjot Kaur, Advocate for Mr. B.S.Bhalla Mr. H.S.Wadhwa, DAG Punjab. MANDEEP PANNU J. 1. Present is the first Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023 seeking grant of bail to the petitioner during the pendency of his trial in FIR No. 56 dated 03.08.2023, registered under Sections 302, 324, 323, 452, 148 and 149 of the District Amritsar. 2. As per the prosecution case, the occurrence arose out of a dispute relating to installation of a handpump between the parties. On 02.08.2023, the complainant along with his relatives was present a uncles in village Dhup weapons entered the premises, raised lalkaras and assaulted the complainant party, resulting in grievous injuries to Major Singh, who later succumbe As per the FIR, “I am a resident of the above by profession. My Nanke (Maternal Grandparents’ house) is at the village Dhupsari. On 02.08.2023, around 4 PM I along with my wife 2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM Date of Decision : Avtar Singh alias Pamma Versus HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Ms. Navjot Kaur, Advocate for Mr. B.S.Bhalla Advocate for the petitioner Mr. H.S.Wadhwa, DAG Punjab. -.- MANDEEP PANNU J. (Oral) Present is the first petition filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023 seeking grant of bail to the petitioner during the pendency of his trial in FIR No. 56 dated 03.08.2023, registered under Sections 302, 324, 323, 452, 148 and 149 of the IPC at Police Station Bhindi Saidan, District Amritsar. As per the prosecution case, the occurrence arose out of a dispute relating to installation of a handpump between the parties. On 02.08.2023, the complainant along with his relatives was present a uncles in village Dhup Sarri when multiple accused persons allegedly armed with weapons entered the premises, raised lalkaras and assaulted the complainant party, resulting in grievous injuries to Major Singh, who later succumbe statement of the complainant was recorded, who stated as follows I am a resident of the above-mentioned address and I am a labourer by profession. My Nanke (Maternal Grandparents’ house) is at the village Dhupsari. On 02.08.2023, around 4 PM I along with my wife -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-2328-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision : 17.02.2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent MANDEEP PANNU Advocate for the petitioner. petition filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023 seeking grant of bail to the petitioner during the pendency of his trial in FIR No. 56 dated 03.08.2023, registered under Sections IPC at Police Station Bhindi Saidan, As per the prosecution case, the occurrence arose out of a dispute relating to installation of a handpump between the parties. On 02.08.2023, the complainant along with his relatives was present at the house of his maternal ri when multiple accused persons allegedly armed with weapons entered the premises, raised lalkaras and assaulted the complainant party, resulting in grievous injuries to Major Singh, who later succumbed to the injuries. statement of the complainant was recorded, who stated as follows mentioned address and I am a labourer by profession. My Nanke (Maternal Grandparents’ house) is at the village Dhupsari. On 02.08.2023, around 4 PM I along with my wife petition filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023 seeking grant of bail to the petitioner during the pendency of his trial in FIR No. 56 dated 03.08.2023, registered under Sections IPC at Police Station Bhindi Saidan, As per the prosecution case, the occurrence arose out of a dispute relating to installation of a handpump between the parties. On 02.08.2023, the t the house of his maternal ri when multiple accused persons allegedly armed with weapons entered the premises, raised lalkaras and assaulted the complainant party, d to the injuries. statement of the complainant was recorded, who stated as follows mentioned address and I am a labourer by profession. My Nanke (Maternal Grandparents’ house) is at the village Dhupsari. On 02.08.2023, around 4 PM I along with my wife TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.17 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-2328-202 Rajbir Kaur and my niece Manjot Kaur d/o Major Singh resid Village Burj had gone to my maternal grandparents’ house at village Dhupsari. Around 7 PM my elder brother Major Singh also came to village Dhupsari. Later around 8.30 PM, my maternal uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh sons of Balwant Singh residen had a dispute with their neighbours Pargat Singh son of Kashmir Singh, Kanwaljit Singh, Manga Singh and Pamma Singh sons of Rattan Singh residents of village Dhupsari regarding installation of Handpump but I along with my brother Major Singh uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh made them understand and afterward Kanwaljit Singh, etc. had gone to their house. My maternal uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh and their neighbours Pargat Singh and Kanwaljit Singh, etc. had their sepa have a common courtyard. Around 10.30 PM, we were present in our maternal uncle’s house where Kanwaljit Singh armed with datar, Manga Singh armed with datar, Pamma Singh armed with baseball all sons of Rattan Singh residents of Dhupsar with datar, Bhau armed with Dang son of Bhajan Singh resident of Dhupsari, Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh armed with datar resident of Bhindi Saidan, Nishan Singh son of Gurbaksh Singh resident of Dhupsari armed with Dang, Gursewa Gurbaksh Singh armed with Datar resident of Dhupsari and 7/8 unknown persons armed with dangs came in the house of Pargat Singh and our uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh’s house by raising lalkaras. Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh raise 2025 (O&M) Rajbir Kaur and my niece Manjot Kaur d/o Major Singh resid Village Burj had gone to my maternal grandparents’ house at village Dhupsari. Around 7 PM my elder brother Major Singh also came to village Dhupsari. Later around 8.30 PM, my maternal uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh sons of Balwant Singh residen had a dispute with their neighbours Pargat Singh son of Kashmir Singh, Kanwaljit Singh, Manga Singh and Pamma Singh sons of Rattan Singh residents of village Dhupsari regarding installation of Handpump but I along with my brother Major Singh uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh made them understand and afterward Kanwaljit Singh, etc. had gone to their house. My maternal uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh and their neighbours Pargat Singh and Kanwaljit Singh, etc. had their sepa have a common courtyard. Around 10.30 PM, we were present in our maternal uncle’s house where Kanwaljit Singh armed with datar, Manga Singh armed with datar, Pamma Singh armed with baseball all sons of Rattan Singh residents of Dhupsar with datar, Bhau armed with Dang son of Bhajan Singh resident of Dhupsari, Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh armed with datar resident of Bhindi Saidan, Nishan Singh son of Gurbaksh Singh resident of Dhupsari armed with Dang, Gursewa Gurbaksh Singh armed with Datar resident of Dhupsari and 7/8 unknown persons armed with dangs came in the house of Pargat Singh and our uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh’s house by raising lalkaras. Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh raise -2- Rajbir Kaur and my niece Manjot Kaur d/o Major Singh resident of Village Burj had gone to my maternal grandparents’ house at village Dhupsari. Around 7 PM my elder brother Major Singh also came to village Dhupsari. Later around 8.30 PM, my maternal uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh sons of Balwant Singh resident of Dhupsari had a dispute with their neighbours Pargat Singh son of Kashmir Singh, Kanwaljit Singh, Manga Singh and Pamma Singh sons of Rattan Singh residents of village Dhupsari regarding installation of Handpump but I along with my brother Major Singh and my maternal uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh made them understand and afterward Kanwaljit Singh, etc. had gone to their house. My maternal uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh and their neighbours Pargat Singh and Kanwaljit Singh, etc. had their separate houses but they have a common courtyard. Around 10.30 PM, we were present in our maternal uncle’s house where Kanwaljit Singh armed with datar, Manga Singh armed with datar, Pamma Singh armed with baseball all sons of Rattan Singh residents of Dhupsari, Baldev Singh armed with datar, Bhau armed with Dang son of Bhajan Singh resident of Dhupsari, Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh armed with datar resident of Bhindi Saidan, Nishan Singh son of Gurbaksh Singh resident of Dhupsari armed with Dang, Gursewak Singh son of Gurbaksh Singh armed with Datar resident of Dhupsari and 7/8 unknown persons armed with dangs came in the house of Pargat Singh and our uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh’s house by raising lalkaras. Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh raised a lalkara to ent of Village Burj had gone to my maternal grandparents’ house at village Dhupsari. Around 7 PM my elder brother Major Singh also came to village Dhupsari. Later around 8.30 PM, my maternal uncles Buta t of Dhupsari had a dispute with their neighbours Pargat Singh son of Kashmir Singh, Kanwaljit Singh, Manga Singh and Pamma Singh sons of Rattan Singh residents of village Dhupsari regarding installation of and my maternal uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh made them understand and afterward Kanwaljit Singh, etc. had gone to their house. My maternal uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh and their neighbours Pargat rate houses but they have a common courtyard. Around 10.30 PM, we were present in our maternal uncle’s house where Kanwaljit Singh armed with datar, Manga Singh armed with datar, Pamma Singh armed with baseball i, Baldev Singh armed with datar, Bhau armed with Dang son of Bhajan Singh resident of Dhupsari, Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh armed with datar resident of Bhindi Saidan, Nishan Singh son of Gurbaksh Singh k Singh son of Gurbaksh Singh armed with Datar resident of Dhupsari and 7/8 unknown persons armed with dangs came in the house of Pargat Singh and our uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh’s house by raising d a lalkara to TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.17 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-2328-202 caught hold of us so that a lesson can be taught to us for fighting with them. Upon which Kanwaljit Singh had given a blow with his dasti datar which hit on the head of Pargat Singh and Manga Singh had given a blow of his datar which also hi and their accomplices had given various blows with their weapons on the body of Pargat Singh due to which Pargat Singh became unconscious and fell on the ground then all of the accused entered into the house of Buta Singh and Singh son of Niranjan Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the left waist of the Buta Singh and his accomplices inflicted grievous injuries on the legs of Buta Singh. In the meantime, my elder brother Major Sin Niranjan Singh, Nishan Singh son of Gurbaksh Singh, Kanwaljit Singh, Manga Singh and Baldev Singh also entered into the room behind my brother and all of them dragged my brother into the courtyard where Nish blow with his datar which hit on the head of Major Singh. Kanwaljit Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the head of Major Singh and Manga Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the head on the ground then Baldev Singh son of Bhajan Singh gave a datar blow which hit on the face of Major Singh. Due to various injuries, Major Singh started bleeding and became unconscious. The accused persons and their accomplices had also inflicted injuries on the body of Major Singh. We raised hue and cry upon which the accused 2025 (O&M) caught hold of us so that a lesson can be taught to us for fighting with them. Upon which Kanwaljit Singh had given a blow with his dasti datar which hit on the head of Pargat Singh and Manga Singh had given a blow of his datar which also hi and their accomplices had given various blows with their weapons on the body of Pargat Singh due to which Pargat Singh became unconscious and fell on the ground then all of the accused entered into the house of Buta Singh and Singh son of Niranjan Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the left waist of the Buta Singh and his accomplices inflicted grievous injuries on the legs of Buta Singh. In the meantime, my elder brother Major Singh entered into the room and Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh, Nishan Singh son of Gurbaksh Singh, Kanwaljit Singh, Manga Singh and Baldev Singh also entered into the room behind my brother and all of them dragged my brother into the courtyard where Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the head of Major Singh. Kanwaljit Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the head of Major Singh and Manga Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the head of Major Singh. Due to the injuries, Major Singh fell down on the ground then Baldev Singh son of Bhajan Singh gave a datar blow which hit on the face of Major Singh. Due to various injuries, Major Singh started bleeding and became unconscious. The accused persons and their accomplices had also inflicted injuries on the body of Major Singh. We raised hue and cry upon which the accused -3- caught hold of us so that a lesson can be taught to us for fighting with them. Upon which Kanwaljit Singh had given a blow with his dasti datar which hit on the head of Pargat Singh and Manga Singh had given a blow of his datar which also hit on the head of Pargat Singh and their accomplices had given various blows with their weapons on the body of Pargat Singh due to which Pargat Singh became unconscious and fell on the ground then all of the accused entered into the house of Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh upon which Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the left waist of the Buta Singh and his accomplices inflicted grievous injuries on the legs of Buta Singh. In the meantime, my elder gh entered into the room and Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh, Nishan Singh son of Gurbaksh Singh, Kanwaljit Singh, Manga Singh and Baldev Singh also entered into the room behind my brother and all of them dragged my brother into the an Singh son of Niranjan Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the head of Major Singh. Kanwaljit Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the head of Major Singh and Manga Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on of Major Singh. Due to the injuries, Major Singh fell down on the ground then Baldev Singh son of Bhajan Singh gave a datar blow which hit on the face of Major Singh. Due to various injuries, Major Singh started bleeding and became unconscious. The accused persons and their accomplices had also inflicted injuries on the body of Major Singh. We raised hue and cry upon which the accused caught hold of us so that a lesson can be taught to us for fighting with them. Upon which Kanwaljit Singh had given a blow with his dasti datar which hit on the head of Pargat Singh and Manga Singh had t on the head of Pargat Singh and their accomplices had given various blows with their weapons on the body of Pargat Singh due to which Pargat Singh became unconscious and fell on the ground then all of the accused entered Sukhraj Singh upon which Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the left waist of the Buta Singh and his accomplices inflicted grievous injuries on the legs of Buta Singh. In the meantime, my elder gh entered into the room and Nishan Singh son of Niranjan Singh, Nishan Singh son of Gurbaksh Singh, Kanwaljit Singh, Manga Singh and Baldev Singh also entered into the room behind my brother and all of them dragged my brother into the an Singh son of Niranjan Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the head of Major Singh. Kanwaljit Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on the head of Major Singh and Manga Singh had given a blow with his datar which hit on of Major Singh. Due to the injuries, Major Singh fell down on the ground then Baldev Singh son of Bhajan Singh gave a datar blow which hit on the face of Major Singh. Due to various injuries, Major Singh started bleeding and became unconscious. The accused persons and their accomplices had also inflicted injuries on the body of Major Singh. We raised hue and cry upon which the accused TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.17 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-2328-202 persons ran away from the spot while inflicting injuries to me and ran away in their bolero car. My mother Bawi Kaur and pat Nirmal Singh son of Jagir Singh came to the spot. After arranging a vehicle, we took Major Singh to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital Amritsar where the doctor after checking Major Singh declared him dead. Afterward, we deposited the dead body in the mor behind the grudge is that Kanwaljit Singh and Manga Singh sons of Ratan Singh had a dispute with Pargat Singh son of Kashmir Singh regarding the installation of handpump upon which I along with my brother Major Singh and Maternal Uncles B Singh got them separated due to which Kanwaljit Singh and Manga Singh along with their accomplices had inflicted injuries to Major Singh and killed him. I along with my maternal uncle Sukhraj Singh were coming to the police station to Statements have been recorded. Legal action should be taken Sd/ Harjinder Singh attested by Sd/ Bhindi Saidan dated 03.08.2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner argued that the fa been attributed to the petitioner. He is stated to be armed with a baseball bat and is only alleged to have entered the house while raising lalkaras. He further submitted that both the complainant and the eyewitness have been examined. Thr accused, namely Jassa, Baljeet and Menga, are already on bail and, therefore, the petitioner is also entitled to be released on bail on the ground of parity with those accused. 2025 (O&M) persons ran away from the spot while inflicting injuries to me and ran away in their bolero car. My mother Bawi Kaur and pat Nirmal Singh son of Jagir Singh came to the spot. After arranging a vehicle, we took Major Singh to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital Amritsar where the doctor after checking Major Singh declared him dead. Afterward, we deposited the dead body in the mor behind the grudge is that Kanwaljit Singh and Manga Singh sons of Ratan Singh had a dispute with Pargat Singh son of Kashmir Singh regarding the installation of handpump upon which I along with my brother Major Singh and Maternal Uncles B Singh got them separated due to which Kanwaljit Singh and Manga Singh along with their accomplices had inflicted injuries to Major Singh and killed him. I along with my maternal uncle Sukhraj Singh were coming to the police station to Statements have been recorded. Legal action should be taken Sd/ Harjinder Singh attested by Sd/- Jaswinder Singh SHO Police Station Bhindi Saidan dated 03.08.2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner argued that the fa been attributed to the petitioner. He is stated to be armed with a baseball bat and is only alleged to have entered the house while raising lalkaras. He further submitted that both the complainant and the eyewitness have been examined. Thr accused, namely Jassa, Baljeet and Menga, are already on bail and, therefore, the petitioner is also entitled to be released on bail on the ground of parity with those -4- persons ran away from the spot while inflicting injuries to me and ran away in their bolero car. My mother Bawi Kaur and paternal uncle Nirmal Singh son of Jagir Singh came to the spot. After arranging a vehicle, we took Major Singh to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital Amritsar where the doctor after checking Major Singh declared him dead. Afterward, we deposited the dead body in the mortuary. The reason behind the grudge is that Kanwaljit Singh and Manga Singh sons of Ratan Singh had a dispute with Pargat Singh son of Kashmir Singh regarding the installation of handpump upon which I along with my brother Major Singh and Maternal Uncles Buta Singh and Sukhraj Singh got them separated due to which Kanwaljit Singh and Manga Singh along with their accomplices had inflicted injuries to Major Singh and killed him. I along with my maternal uncle Sukhraj Singh were coming to the police station to inform you but you have met us. Statements have been recorded. Legal action should be taken Sd/ Jaswinder Singh SHO Police Station Learned counsel for the petitioner argued that the fatal blow has not been attributed to the petitioner. He is stated to be armed with a baseball bat and is only alleged to have entered the house while raising lalkaras. He further submitted that both the complainant and the eyewitness have been examined. Three other accused, namely Jassa, Baljeet and Menga, are already on bail and, therefore, the petitioner is also entitled to be released on bail on the ground of parity with those persons ran away from the spot while inflicting injuries to me and ran ernal uncle Nirmal Singh son of Jagir Singh came to the spot. After arranging a vehicle, we took Major Singh to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital Amritsar where the doctor after checking Major Singh declared him dead. tuary. The reason behind the grudge is that Kanwaljit Singh and Manga Singh sons of Ratan Singh had a dispute with Pargat Singh son of Kashmir Singh regarding the installation of handpump upon which I along with my uta Singh and Sukhraj Singh got them separated due to which Kanwaljit Singh and Manga Singh along with their accomplices had inflicted injuries to Major Singh and killed him. I along with my maternal uncle Sukhraj Singh inform you but you have met us. Statements have been recorded. Legal action should be taken Sd/- Jaswinder Singh SHO Police Station tal blow has not been attributed to the petitioner. He is stated to be armed with a baseball bat and is only alleged to have entered the house while raising lalkaras. He further submitted ee other accused, namely Jassa, Baljeet and Menga, are already on bail and, therefore, the petitioner is also entitled to be released on bail on the ground of parity with those TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.17 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-2328-202 4. Custody Certificate filed by the learned State counsel, today in C is taken on record. are serious allegations against the petitioner, who along with other accused formed an unlawful assembly and all the accused were armed with deadly weapons. The petitioner, though armed with a baseball bat, played an active role in the occurrence and participated in inflicting injuries upon the deceased Major Singh as well as the other injured persons. The deceased died on account of injuries caused by the accused perso submitted that only two witnesses have been examined and material prosecution witnesses are yet to be examined, and there is every likelihood of the petitioner influencing or tampering with the also contended that the case of the petitioner is not on parity with the co who have been granted bail, as those accused were not named in the FIR. 5. I have considered the rival submissions and per allegations against the petitioner are grave in nature, involving the murder of Major Singh, brother of the complainant, allegedly committed by members of an unlawful assembly. The FIR attributes a specific role to the accused persons conjointly, and the petitioner is stated to have been present at the spot as part of the armed group which forcibly entered the house and participated in the assault. The occurrence reflects a concerted attack wherein multiple injuries were inflicte the deceased by the assailants acting in furtherance of their common object. The plea of parity raised on behalf of the petitioner is also not made out, inasmuch as the co-accused Jassa and Baljeet, who have been granted bail, were not named in the FIR, whereas the present petitioner is specifically named with attributed participation. 2025 (O&M) Custody Certificate filed by the learned State counsel, today in C is taken on record. Learned State counsel, on the other hand, has argued that there are serious allegations against the petitioner, who along with other accused formed an unlawful assembly and all the accused were armed with deadly weapons. The oner, though armed with a baseball bat, played an active role in the occurrence and participated in inflicting injuries upon the deceased Major Singh as well as the other injured persons. The deceased died on account of injuries caused by the accused persons acting in furtherance of their common object. It is further submitted that only two witnesses have been examined and material prosecution witnesses are yet to be examined, and there is every likelihood of the petitioner influencing or tampering with the prosecution evidence if released on bail. It is also contended that the case of the petitioner is not on parity with the co who have been granted bail, as those accused were not named in the FIR. I have considered the rival submissions and per allegations against the petitioner are grave in nature, involving the murder of Major Singh, brother of the complainant, allegedly committed by members of an unlawful assembly. The FIR attributes a specific role to the accused persons conjointly, and the petitioner is stated to have been present at the spot as part of the armed group which forcibly entered the house and participated in the assault. The occurrence reflects a concerted attack wherein multiple injuries were inflicte the deceased by the assailants acting in furtherance of their common object. The plea of parity raised on behalf of the petitioner is also not made out, inasmuch as accused Jassa and Baljeet, who have been granted bail, were not named in FIR, whereas the present petitioner is specifically named with attributed -5- Custody Certificate filed by the learned State counsel, today in Court Learned State counsel, on the other hand, has argued that there are serious allegations against the petitioner, who along with other accused formed an unlawful assembly and all the accused were armed with deadly weapons. The oner, though armed with a baseball bat, played an active role in the occurrence and participated in inflicting injuries upon the deceased Major Singh as well as the other injured persons. The deceased died on account of injuries caused ns acting in furtherance of their common object. It is further submitted that only two witnesses have been examined and material prosecution witnesses are yet to be examined, and there is every likelihood of the petitioner prosecution evidence if released on bail. It is also contended that the case of the petitioner is not on parity with the co-accused who have been granted bail, as those accused were not named in the FIR. I have considered the rival submissions and perused the record. The allegations against the petitioner are grave in nature, involving the murder of Major Singh, brother of the complainant, allegedly committed by members of an unlawful assembly. The FIR attributes a specific role to the accused persons acting conjointly, and the petitioner is stated to have been present at the spot as part of the armed group which forcibly entered the house and participated in the assault. The occurrence reflects a concerted attack wherein multiple injuries were inflicted upon the deceased by the assailants acting in furtherance of their common object. The plea of parity raised on behalf of the petitioner is also not made out, inasmuch as accused Jassa and Baljeet, who have been granted bail, were not named in FIR, whereas the present petitioner is specifically named with attributed ourt Learned State counsel, on the other hand, has argued that there are serious allegations against the petitioner, who along with other accused formed an unlawful assembly and all the accused were armed with deadly weapons. The oner, though armed with a baseball bat, played an active role in the occurrence and participated in inflicting injuries upon the deceased Major Singh as well as the other injured persons. The deceased died on account of injuries caused ns acting in furtherance of their common object. It is further submitted that only two witnesses have been examined and material prosecution witnesses are yet to be examined, and there is every likelihood of the petitioner prosecution evidence if released on bail. It is accused used the record. The allegations against the petitioner are grave in nature, involving the murder of Major Singh, brother of the complainant, allegedly committed by members of an acting conjointly, and the petitioner is stated to have been present at the spot as part of the armed group which forcibly entered the house and participated in the assault. The d upon the deceased by the assailants acting in furtherance of their common object. The plea of parity raised on behalf of the petitioner is also not made out, inasmuch as accused Jassa and Baljeet, who have been granted bail, were not named in FIR, whereas the present petitioner is specifically named with attributed TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.17 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-2328-202 6. Considering the seriousness of allegations, the manner of occurrence, the role attributed to the petitioner as part of the unlawful assembly, and the fact that material witnesses are yet to be examined, this Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of regular bail. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. 7. Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. February 17, 2026 tripti Whether speaking/non Whether reportable 2025 (O&M) Considering the seriousness of allegations, the manner of occurrence, the role attributed to the petitioner as part of the unlawful assembly, and the fact terial witnesses are yet to be examined, this Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of regular bail. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. , 2026 Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No -6- Considering the seriousness of allegations, the manner of occurrence, the role attributed to the petitioner as part of the unlawful assembly, and the fact terial witnesses are yet to be examined, this Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of regular bail. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) JUDGE speaking : Speaking : Yes/No Considering the seriousness of allegations, the manner of occurrence, the role attributed to the petitioner as part of the unlawful assembly, and the fact terial witnesses are yet to be examined, this Court does not find it to be a fit TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.17 17:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document