CRM-M-34141 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA (209) Mahesh Kumar State of Haryana CORAM: Present: KULDEEP TIWARI 1. 2023, the petitioner dated 17.02.2026 Section 318(4) of BNS (corresponding Section 420 IPC), Sections 3 340, 338, 61, 238(a) of BNS, added later on (corresponding Sections 465, 470, 467, 120 Gurugram. 2. reliance upon the Coordinate Bench of this Court in CRM 12.06.2026 passed in CRM whom the recovery has been effected, are enlarged on regular bail. submits that no recovery has been effected from the present petitioner, and 34141-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Mahesh Kumar Versus Haryana HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Mr. Shashikant Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kapil Bansal, DAG, Haryana. **** KULDEEP TIWARI, J.(Oral) Through the instant petition filed under Section 4 the petitioner has prayed for grant of regular bail in case FIR No. .02.2026 under Section 61(1)(a) of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, Section 318(4) of BNS (corresponding Section 420 IPC), Sections 3 340, 338, 61, 238(a) of BNS, added later on (corresponding Sections 465, 470, 467, 120-B and 201 of IPC), registered at Police Station Kherki Daula, Learned counsel for the petitioner, at the very outset, has placed reliance upon the order dated 20.05.2026 (Annexure P Coordinate Bench of this Court in CRM 12.06.2026 passed in CRM-M-33284-2026 whom the recovery has been effected, are enlarged on regular bail. submits that no recovery has been effected from the present petitioner, and 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-34141-2026 Date of Decision : 24.06.2026 …Petitioner ...Respondent KULDEEP TIWARI , Advocate , DAG, Haryana. petition filed under Section 483 of BNSS, for grant of regular bail in case FIR No.101 61(1)(a) of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, Section 318(4) of BNS (corresponding Section 420 IPC), Sections 336(2), 340, 338, 61, 238(a) of BNS, added later on (corresponding Sections 465, B and 201 of IPC), registered at Police Station Kherki Daula, Learned counsel for the petitioner, at the very outset, has placed order dated 20.05.2026 (Annexure P-3), passed by Coordinate Bench of this Court in CRM-M-22590-2026 and order dated 2026, whereby, the co-accused from whom the recovery has been effected, are enlarged on regular bail. He further submits that no recovery has been effected from the present petitioner, and of BNSS, 101 61(1)(a) of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, 36(2), 340, 338, 61, 238(a) of BNS, added later on (corresponding Sections 465, B and 201 of IPC), registered at Police Station Kherki Daula, Learned counsel for the petitioner, at the very outset, has placed 3), passed by 2026 and order dated accused from urther MANPREET SINGH submits that no recovery has been effected from the present petitioner, and 2026.06.24 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CRM-M-34141 therefore, he is on better pedestal from the co recovery has been effected. 3. the grant of regular bail to the petitioner, on the ground that the petitioner in collusion with the other co by evading excise duty and have affixed forged hologram over the bottles. He further placed on reco petitioner today in the Court. The same is taken on record. It reflects that the petitioner is involved in one other case under the Excise Act, and in the instant case, he has undergone incarceration of 02 months and 25 days. 4. the investigating officer concerned, submits that final report has already been submitted before the learned trial Court concerned, and charges are yet to be framed. 5. routine inspection was made in the liquor vend of M/s Vintage Wine situated at Shikohpur, recovered. 1400 quarter bottles were found kept in the same. The hologram over the same purpose of verification and were found to be forged one. 6. was arrested. On interrogation, he suffered a disclosure statement, effect, that one Girish Kumar Sindhi, who was operating a liquor vend in the name of Scotch Tap Liquor, had offered supply of liquor at cheaper rates and that the recovered liquor had been sent by the co Sindhi, and thereafter, 34141-2026 therefore, he is on better pedestal from the co recovery has been effected. Learned counsel for the State, on the other hand, has opposed he grant of regular bail to the petitioner, on the ground that the petitioner in collusion with the other co-accused, has caused loss to the State Exchequer evading excise duty and have affixed forged hologram over the bottles. He further placed on record custody certificate dated 23.06.2026, petitioner today in the Court. The same is taken on record. It reflects that the petitioner is involved in one other case under the Excise Act, and in the instant case, he has undergone incarceration of 02 months and 25 days. Learned counsel for the State on instructions imparted to him by the investigating officer concerned, submits that final report has already been submitted before the learned trial Court concerned, and charges are yet to be In the instant case, the allegations a routine inspection was made in the liquor vend of M/s Vintage Wine situated at Shikohpur, and 28 boxes of country made liqu 1400 quarter bottles were found kept in the same. The hologram over the same appeared to be suspicious. 09 such purpose of verification and were found to be forged one. The co-accused Sonu, who was the proprietor of Vintage Wine was arrested. On interrogation, he suffered a disclosure statement, effect, that one Girish Kumar Sindhi, who was operating a liquor vend in the name of Scotch Tap Liquor, had offered supply of liquor at cheaper rates and that the recovered liquor had been sent by the co , and thereafter, he was arrested on 25.03.2026. During the 2 therefore, he is on better pedestal from the co-accused Sony, from whom, the Learned counsel for the State, on the other hand, has opposed he grant of regular bail to the petitioner, on the ground that the petitioner in accused, has caused loss to the State Exchequer evading excise duty and have affixed forged hologram over the bottles. He custody certificate dated 23.06.2026, qua the petitioner today in the Court. The same is taken on record. It reflects that the petitioner is involved in one other case under the Excise Act, and in the instant case, he has undergone incarceration of 02 months and 25 days. the State on instructions imparted to him by the investigating officer concerned, submits that final report has already been submitted before the learned trial Court concerned, and charges are yet to be In the instant case, the allegations are that on 12.11.2025, a routine inspection was made in the liquor vend of M/s Vintage Wine situated and 28 boxes of country made liquor brand Santra were 1400 quarter bottles were found kept in the same. The hologram 09 such holograms were sent for the purpose of verification and were found to be forged one. accused Sonu, who was the proprietor of Vintage Wine was arrested. On interrogation, he suffered a disclosure statement, to the effect, that one Girish Kumar Sindhi, who was operating a liquor vend in the name of Scotch Tap Liquor, had offered supply of liquor at cheaper rates and that the recovered liquor had been sent by the co-accused Girish Kumar was arrested on 25.03.2026. During the accused Sony, from whom, the Learned counsel for the State, on the other hand, has opposed he grant of regular bail to the petitioner, on the ground that the petitioner in accused, has caused loss to the State Exchequer evading excise duty and have affixed forged hologram over the bottles. He the petitioner today in the Court. The same is taken on record. It reflects that the petitioner is involved in one other case under the Excise Act, and in the the State on instructions imparted to him by the investigating officer concerned, submits that final report has already been submitted before the learned trial Court concerned, and charges are yet to be re that on 12.11.2025, a routine inspection was made in the liquor vend of M/s Vintage Wine situated or brand Santra were 1400 quarter bottles were found kept in the same. The hologram were sent for the accused Sonu, who was the proprietor of Vintage Wine to the effect, that one Girish Kumar Sindhi, who was operating a liquor vend in the name of Scotch Tap Liquor, had offered supply of liquor at cheaper rates and accused Girish Kumar was arrested on 25.03.2026. During the MANPREET SINGH 2026.06.24 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CRM-M-34141 investigation, he suffered a disclosure statement admitting the involvement in the crime and also Pawan. 7. effected, as well as, the other co been granted the relief of regular bail by Coordinate Bench of this Court, vide orders dated 20.05.2026 and 12.06.2026, respect is behind the bars and has undergone incarceration of 02 months and 25 days, and except Rs.5,000/ the petitioner is involved in one other case, under the Excise Act, howeve he is on bail in that case. 8. Court is of the considered opinion that investigation, final report has already been filed, framed, therefore, purpose. Accordingly 9. bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Chief Judicial Magistrate/trial Court/Duty Magistrate 10. the merits of the cas June 24, 2026 Manpreet 34141-2026 investigation, he suffered a disclosure statement admitting the involvement in the crime and also admitted the involvement of The co-accused Sonu, from whom the recovery has been effected, as well as, the other co-accused Girish Kumar Sindhi, has already been granted the relief of regular bail by Coordinate Bench of this Court, vide orders dated 20.05.2026 and 12.06.2026, respect is behind the bars and has undergone incarceration of 02 months and 25 days, and except Rs.5,000/- cash, no recovery has been effected from him. the petitioner is involved in one other case, under the Excise Act, howeve he is on bail in that case. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case, Court is of the considered opinion that investigation, final report has already been filed, herefore, further incarceration of the petitioner Accordingly, the instant petition is The petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on furnishing of bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Chief Judicial Magistrate/trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned However, anything observed herein the merits of the case and is meant for deciding the present petition only. , 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 3 investigation, he suffered a disclosure statement admitting the involvement in the involvement of the present petitioner and one accused Sonu, from whom the recovery has been accused Girish Kumar Sindhi, has already been granted the relief of regular bail by Coordinate Bench of this Court, vide orders dated 20.05.2026 and 12.06.2026, respectively. The present petitioner is behind the bars and has undergone incarceration of 02 months and 25 days, cash, no recovery has been effected from him. Though the petitioner is involved in one other case, under the Excise Act, howeve Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case, this since upon completion of the investigation, final report has already been filed, and charges are yet to be further incarceration of the petitioner would not serve any petition is allowed. ordered to be released on bail on furnishing of bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Chief Judicial concerned. hereinabove shall have no effect on e and is meant for deciding the present petition only. (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No investigation, he suffered a disclosure statement admitting the involvement in the present petitioner and one accused Sonu, from whom the recovery has been accused Girish Kumar Sindhi, has already been granted the relief of regular bail by Coordinate Bench of this Court, vide The present petitioner is behind the bars and has undergone incarceration of 02 months and 25 days, Though the petitioner is involved in one other case, under the Excise Act, however, this upon completion of the and charges are yet to be would not serve any ordered to be released on bail on furnishing of bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Chief Judicial above shall have no effect on MANPREET SINGH 2026.06.24 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment