CRM-M-65153- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Raj Bahadur @ Bahadur State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE Present: Mr. Deepanshu Mehta MANDEEP PANNU J. 1. This is the first petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 143 dated 27.09.2023, registered under Sections 420, 465, 468, 471 and 120 Police Station City 2. The present case arises o registered under Sections 420, 465, 468, 471 and 120 1, Malerkotla. The prosecution case is that the petitioner was implicated on the basis of disclosure statement of co with alleged preparation and use of forged documents. The petitioner is stated to be in custody since 2 trial Court. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that co Jameel has already been released on bail and the case of the present petitioner stands on parity with him. It is further argued that the name of the petitioner figures only in the disclosure statement and no independent incriminating material is attributed to him. Even the main accused, Manpreet Kaur, has been released on -2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM Date of Decision : Raj Bahadur @ Bahadur Singh Versus HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Mr. Deepanshu Mehta, Advocate for the petitioners -.- MANDEEP PANNU J. (Oral) This is the first petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 143 dated 27.09.2023, registered under Sections 420, 465, 468, 471 and 120 Police Station City-1, Malerkotla, District Malerkotla, Punjab. The present case arises out of FIR No. 143 dated 27.09.2023 registered under Sections 420, 465, 468, 471 and 120 1, Malerkotla. The prosecution case is that the petitioner was implicated on the basis of disclosure statement of co-accused Mohd. Jameel @ with alleged preparation and use of forged documents. The petitioner is stated to be in custody since 26.03.2025 and the challan has already been presented before the Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that co Jameel has already been released on bail and the case of the present petitioner stands on parity with him. It is further argued that the name of the petitioner figures only in the disclosure statement and no independent incriminating material is attributed to him. Even the main accused, Manpreet Kaur, has been released on -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-65153-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision : 18.02.2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent MANDEEP PANNU , Advocate for the petitioners. This is the first petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 143 dated 27.09.2023, registered under Sections 420, 465, 468, 471 and 120-B IPC at 1, Malerkotla, District Malerkotla, Punjab. ut of FIR No. 143 dated 27.09.2023 registered under Sections 420, 465, 468, 471 and 120-B IPC at Police Station City 1, Malerkotla. The prosecution case is that the petitioner was implicated on the accused Mohd. Jameel @ Jeetu in connection with alleged preparation and use of forged documents. The petitioner is stated to be .03.2025 and the challan has already been presented before the Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that co-accused Mohd. Jameel has already been released on bail and the case of the present petitioner stands on parity with him. It is further argued that the name of the petitioner figures only in the disclosure statement and no independent incriminating material is attributed to him. Even the main accused, Manpreet Kaur, has been released on This is the first petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 143 B IPC at ut of FIR No. 143 dated 27.09.2023 B IPC at Police Station City- 1, Malerkotla. The prosecution case is that the petitioner was implicated on the Jeetu in connection with alleged preparation and use of forged documents. The petitioner is stated to be .03.2025 and the challan has already been presented before the ohd. Jameel has already been released on bail and the case of the present petitioner stands on parity with him. It is further argued that the name of the petitioner figures only in the disclosure statement and no independent incriminating material is attributed to him. Even the main accused, Manpreet Kaur, has been released on TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.18 17:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-65153- anticipatory bail. It is submitted that all prosecution witnesses have already been examined in this case and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in further custody. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On the asking of the Court, notice on behalf of the respondent certificate filed by the learned State counsel is take 6. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record, this Court finds that the petitioner has been in custody for the last 10 months and 22 days. The prosecution has already concluded its evidence and all prosecution witnesses have been exa disclosure statement, and the co bail. It is also not disputed that the main accused, Manpreet Kaur, was granted anticipatory bail. is not warranted. 7. Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail, subject to furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Cour 8. It is clarified that any observation made herein is only for the purpose of deciding the present bail petition and shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case. 9. Pending application(s), if any, February 18, 2026 tripti Whether speaking/non Whether reportable -2025 (O&M) anticipatory bail. It is submitted that all prosecution witnesses have already been examined in this case and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by itioner in further custody. Notice of motion. On the asking of the Court, Mr. H.S.Wadhwa, DAG Punjab notice on behalf of the respondent-State and opposes the bail application. certificate filed by the learned State counsel is take Having heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record, this Court finds that the petitioner has been in custody for the last 10 months and 22 days. The prosecution has already concluded its evidence and all prosecution witnesses have been examined. The role attributed to the petitioner is based upon a disclosure statement, and the co-accused Mohd. bail. It is also not disputed that the main accused, Manpreet Kaur, was granted anticipatory bail. In these circumstances, continued incarceration of the petitioner is not warranted. Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail, subject to furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned. It is clarified that any observation made herein is only for the purpose of deciding the present bail petition and shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case. Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. , 2026 Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No -2- anticipatory bail. It is submitted that all prosecution witnesses have already been examined in this case and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by Mr. H.S.Wadhwa, DAG Punjab, accepts State and opposes the bail application. Custody certificate filed by the learned State counsel is taken on record. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record, this Court finds that the petitioner has been in custody for the last 10 months and 22 days. The prosecution has already concluded its evidence and all prosecution mined. The role attributed to the petitioner is based upon a Mohd. Jameel has already been granted bail. It is also not disputed that the main accused, Manpreet Kaur, was granted ances, continued incarceration of the petitioner Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail, subject to furnishing bail/surety bonds to the t/Duty Magistrate concerned. It is clarified that any observation made herein is only for the purpose of deciding the present bail petition and shall not be construed as an expression on is/are disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) JUDGE speaking : Speaking : Yes/No anticipatory bail. It is submitted that all prosecution witnesses have already been examined in this case and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by , accepts Custody Having heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record, this Court finds that the petitioner has been in custody for the last 10 months and 22 days. The prosecution has already concluded its evidence and all prosecution mined. The role attributed to the petitioner is based upon a Jameel has already been granted bail. It is also not disputed that the main accused, Manpreet Kaur, was granted ances, continued incarceration of the petitioner Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail, subject to furnishing bail/surety bonds to the It is clarified that any observation made herein is only for the purpose of deciding the present bail petition and shall not be construed as an expression on TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.18 17:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document