CRM-M-7861-202 204 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Mukesh Yadav @ Sonu State of Haryana CORAM : HON'BLE MS Present: Mr. Mr. Vaibhav Sharma, AAG Haryana. Mr. Tanmoy Gupta, Advocate for the complainant. MANDEEP PANNU J. 1. This is the first petition under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 274 dated 07.08.2025 registered under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, 340 and 61 of the BNS, 2023 (later on Section 241 of the BNS, 2023 w 2. Brief facts of the case, as per the FIR, are that the present case has been registered on the statement of the complainant alleging therein that the petitioner, along with other co investment/business dealings and dishonestly misappropriated a substantial amount of money. It is alleged that by making false representations and assurances, the accused persons committed fraud with the complainan to him while gaining wrongful benefit for themselves. On the basis of the said allegations involving a huge amount, the present FIR came to be registered against the accused persons. 2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM Date of Decision : Mukesh Yadav @ Sonu VERSUS Haryana HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Mr. J.P.Jangu, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vaibhav Sharma, AAG Haryana. Mr. Tanmoy Gupta, Advocate for the complainant. -.- MANDEEP PANNU J. (Oral) This is the first petition under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 274 dated 07.08.2025 registered under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, 340 and 61 of the BNS, 2023 (later on Section 241 of the BNS, 2023 was added) at Police Station Sector Brief facts of the case, as per the FIR, are that the present case has been registered on the statement of the complainant alleging therein that the petitioner, along with other co-accused, induced the complainant on the pretext of investment/business dealings and dishonestly misappropriated a substantial amount of money. It is alleged that by making false representations and assurances, the accused persons committed fraud with the complainan to him while gaining wrongful benefit for themselves. On the basis of the said allegations involving a huge amount, the present FIR came to be registered against the accused persons. -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-7861-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision : 13.03.2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent MANDEEP PANNU , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vaibhav Sharma, AAG Haryana. Mr. Tanmoy Gupta, Advocate for the complainant. This is the first petition under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 274 dated 07.08.2025 registered under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, 340 and 61 of the BNS, 2023 (later on Section as added) at Police Station Sector-65, District Gurugram. Brief facts of the case, as per the FIR, are that the present case has been registered on the statement of the complainant alleging therein that the induced the complainant on the pretext of investment/business dealings and dishonestly misappropriated a substantial amount of money. It is alleged that by making false representations and assurances, the accused persons committed fraud with the complainant and caused wrongful loss to him while gaining wrongful benefit for themselves. On the basis of the said allegations involving a huge amount, the present FIR came to be registered against This is the first petition under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 274 dated 07.08.2025 registered under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, 340 and 61 of the BNS, 2023 (later on Section 65, District Gurugram. Brief facts of the case, as per the FIR, are that the present case has been registered on the statement of the complainant alleging therein that the induced the complainant on the pretext of investment/business dealings and dishonestly misappropriated a substantial amount of money. It is alleged that by making false representations and assurances, the t and caused wrongful loss to him while gaining wrongful benefit for themselves. On the basis of the said allegations involving a huge amount, the present FIR came to be registered against TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.13 19:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-7861-202 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits falsely implicated in the present case. It is contended that the petitioner has been in custody since 06.10.2025 submitted that the charges in the present case are yet t likely to take considerable time to conclude. Learned counsel also submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any condition imposed by this Court and is not likely to influence the witnesses or tamper with the evidence. T petitioner deserves to be granted the concession of regular bail. 4. Learned State counsel complainant has certificate, as per which the petitioner is in custody for the last five months and eight days. It is submitted that the allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature and involve cheating and misappropriation of a submitted that the investigation has revealed the active involvement of the petitioner in the commission of the alleged offence and the charges are yet to be framed in the present case. 5. After hearing learned counsel for the this Court is of the considered view that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature and relate to commission of fraud involving a huge amount in crores and preparing forged and fabricated sale ag collected during investigation prima facie indicates the involvement of the petitioner in the alleged transaction. 6. At this stage, the charges in the present case are yet to be framed and the material witnesses are also yet to be examined. In such circumstances, releasing the petitioner on regular bail at this stage may not be appropriate, 2026 (O&M) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits falsely implicated in the present case. It is contended that the petitioner has been in 06.10.2025 and the investigation is already complete. It is further submitted that the charges in the present case are yet t likely to take considerable time to conclude. Learned counsel also submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any condition imposed by this Court and is not likely to influence the witnesses or tamper with the evidence. T petitioner deserves to be granted the concession of regular bail. Learned State counsel assisted by the learned counsel for the complainant has opposed the present petition certificate, as per which the petitioner is in custody for the last five months and eight days. It is submitted that the allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature and involve cheating and misappropriation of a submitted that the investigation has revealed the active involvement of the petitioner in the commission of the alleged offence and the charges are yet to be framed in the present case. After hearing learned counsel for the this Court is of the considered view that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature and relate to commission of fraud involving a huge in crores and preparing forged and fabricated sale ag collected during investigation prima facie indicates the involvement of the petitioner in the alleged transaction. At this stage, the charges in the present case are yet to be framed and the material witnesses are also yet to be examined. In such circumstances, releasing the petitioner on regular bail at this stage may not be appropriate, -2- Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. It is contended that the petitioner has been in and the investigation is already complete. It is further submitted that the charges in the present case are yet to be framed and the trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude. Learned counsel also submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any condition imposed by this Court and is not likely to influence the witnesses or tamper with the evidence. Therefore, the petitioner deserves to be granted the concession of regular bail. assisted by the learned counsel for the petition and has also filed the custody certificate, as per which the petitioner is in custody for the last five months and eight days. It is submitted that the allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature and involve cheating and misappropriation of a huge amount. It is further submitted that the investigation has revealed the active involvement of the petitioner in the commission of the alleged offence and the charges are yet to be After hearing learned counsel for the parties and perusing the record, this Court is of the considered view that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature and relate to commission of fraud involving a huge in crores and preparing forged and fabricated sale agreement. The material collected during investigation prima facie indicates the involvement of the At this stage, the charges in the present case are yet to be framed and the material witnesses are also yet to be examined. In such circumstances, releasing the petitioner on regular bail at this stage may not be appropriate, that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. It is contended that the petitioner has been in and the investigation is already complete. It is further o be framed and the trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude. Learned counsel also submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any condition imposed by this Court and is not herefore, the assisted by the learned counsel for the and has also filed the custody certificate, as per which the petitioner is in custody for the last five months and eight days. It is submitted that the allegations against the petitioner are serious in huge amount. It is further submitted that the investigation has revealed the active involvement of the petitioner in the commission of the alleged offence and the charges are yet to be parties and perusing the record, this Court is of the considered view that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature and relate to commission of fraud involving a huge . The material collected during investigation prima facie indicates the involvement of the At this stage, the charges in the present case are yet to be framed and the material witnesses are also yet to be examined. In such circumstances, releasing the petitioner on regular bail at this stage may not be appropriate, TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.13 19:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-7861-202 particularly keeping in view t manner in which the offence is alleged to have been committed. 7. Considering the seriousness of the accusations, the stage of the proceedings and the overall facts and circumstances of the case, this Cour find it to be a fit case for grant of the concession of regular bail to the petitioner. Consequently, the present petition is dismissed. 8. However, nothing observed herein shall be construed as an expression on the merits of the case. 9. All March 13, 2026 tripti Whether speaking/non Whether reportable 2026 (O&M) particularly keeping in view the gravity and nature of the allegations and the manner in which the offence is alleged to have been committed. Considering the seriousness of the accusations, the stage of the proceedings and the overall facts and circumstances of the case, this Cour find it to be a fit case for grant of the concession of regular bail to the petitioner. Consequently, the present petition is dismissed. However, nothing observed herein shall be construed as an expression on the merits of the case. All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No -3- he gravity and nature of the allegations and the manner in which the offence is alleged to have been committed. Considering the seriousness of the accusations, the stage of the proceedings and the overall facts and circumstances of the case, this Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of the concession of regular bail to the petitioner. However, nothing observed herein shall be construed as an expression pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) JUDGE : Speaking : Yes/No he gravity and nature of the allegations and the Considering the seriousness of the accusations, the stage of the t does not find it to be a fit case for grant of the concession of regular bail to the petitioner. However, nothing observed herein shall be construed as an expression pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.13 19:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document