CRM-M-66926 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (218) Mahinder @ Mohinder State of Haryana CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. FIR No. 266 dated 08.08.202 the BNS, 2023, at Police Station City Thanesar, Kurukshetra, District Kurukshetra. 2. levelled in the present FIR are false a that the petitioner is pending or registered against him. submits that the months. Mo Kurukshetra the concession 66926-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Mahinder @ Mohinder Versus State of Haryana HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Anmol Jindal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Akshita Chauhan, DAG, Haryana **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The prayer is for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case 266 dated 08.08.2025, registered under Sections 75, 78 and 79 of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station City Thanesar, Kurukshetra, District Kurukshetra. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the allegations levelled in the present FIR are false and fabricated. It is further submitted that the petitioner is having clean antecedents, and that no other FIR is pending or registered against him. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been in custody . Moreover, the petitioner has been a Kurukshetra, therefore, there is no likelihood of his absconding or misusing concession of bail. -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-66926-2025 Date of Decision:- 04.02.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent ALOK JAIN , Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Akshita Chauhan, DAG, Haryana. The prayer is for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case , registered under Sections 75, 78 and 79 of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station City Thanesar, Kurukshetra, District Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the allegations nd fabricated. It is further submitted clean antecedents, and that no other FIR is Learned counsel for the petitioner petitioner has been in custody from the last more than 05 has been a government employee at there is no likelihood of his absconding or misusing - 04.02.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent The prayer is for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case , registered under Sections 75, 78 and 79 of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station City Thanesar, Kurukshetra, District Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the allegations nd fabricated. It is further submitted clean antecedents, and that no other FIR is Learned counsel for the petitioner 05 employee at there is no likelihood of his absconding or misusing MANJU 2026.02.04 18:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-66926 3. is taken on reco custody for the last five months and nineteen days. However, learned State counsel could not dispute the fact that the petitioner has clean antecedents. 4. State counsel case has already competent Court, custody since 14.08.20 has been a record to suggest that the petitioner is likely to abscond law and also considering that the this Court is of the opinion that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in further custody. 5. allowed and the petitioner is ordered any other case, subject to satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. He however, be released on the following conditions: i. ii. 66926-2025 Learned State counsel has filed the custody certificate, which is taken on record. As per the custody certificate, the petitioner has been in custody for the last five months and nineteen days. However, learned State counsel could not dispute the fact that the petitioner has clean antecedents. After hearing learned counsel for th State counsel and considering the fact that already completed and the challan has competent Court, coupled with the fact since 14.08.2025. Moreover, it is not disputed that the petitioner a government employee. Nevertheless, there is record to suggest that the petitioner is likely to abscond and also considering that the trial is likely to take a considerable time, this Court is of the opinion that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in further custody. Without commenting upon the merits, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail any other case, subject to furnishing of bail satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. He however, be released on the following conditions: The petitioner shall declare his and the mobile number used by him The petitioner will not switch off his any technical glitch, he/she has to give an alternate number, which will be available in his absence. -2- Learned State counsel has filed the custody certificate, which certificate, the petitioner has been in custody for the last five months and nineteen days. However, learned State counsel could not dispute the fact that the petitioner has clean antecedents. After hearing learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned the investigation in the present completed and the challan has been presented before the that the petitioner remains in is not disputed that the petitioner Nevertheless, there is no material on record to suggest that the petitioner is likely to abscond from the process of is likely to take a considerable time, this Court is of the opinion that no useful purpose would be served by Without commenting upon the merits, the present petition is to be released on bail, if not required in bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. He/she shall, however, be released on the following conditions: petitioner shall declare his/her ordinary place of residence and the mobile number used by him/her. will not switch off his/her mobile and in case of has to give an alternate number, s absence. - Learned State counsel has filed the custody certificate, which certificate, the petitioner has been in custody for the last five months and nineteen days. However, learned State counsel could not dispute the fact that the petitioner has clean antecedents. petitioner and the learned the investigation in the present presented before the the petitioner remains in is not disputed that the petitioner on the process of is likely to take a considerable time, this Court is of the opinion that no useful purpose would be served by Without commenting upon the merits, the present petition is , if not required in to the shall, ordinary place of residence mobile and in case of has to give an alternate number, MANJU 2026.02.04 18:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-66926 iii. iv. 6. imposed in addition to Section 7. expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be considered as parity 8. in any such activity once again, the present concession granted shall automatically stand vacated. February 04, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: 66926-2025 The petitioner will mark his/her concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to mark his/her presence, he/she 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 his/her passport also. However, in case, the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he/she shall file an undertaking to the said effect from 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 case and this order shall not be considered as parity qua any other co-accused in any manner whatsoever. It is made clear that, in case, the petitioners are found in any such activity once again, the present concession granted shall automatically stand vacated. February 04, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No -3- /her presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to is permitted to make an application before the Illaqa Magistrate, concerned. not leave the country without the prior permission of the Court, for which he/she will submit the copy of However, in case, the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he/she shall file an undertaking to the The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as 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 made clear that, in case, the petitioners are found involved in any such activity once again, the present concession granted shall (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE - presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to is permitted to make an application not leave the country without the prior will submit the copy of However, in case, the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he/she shall file an undertaking to the The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as 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 involved in any such activity once again, the present concession granted shall MANJU 2026.02.04 18:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document