IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 215 Bikramjit Singh State of Punjab CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. *** VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J (ORAL) Prayer in the present petition preferred under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short the “BNSS”) grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. registered under Sections 25, 25(8) of “Arms Act”) and Section 111 “BNS”) at Police Station Majitha, District Amritsar Rural. 2. C 3. On 19.08.2025, a se party which was search of bad elements. As per the secret information, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, Bikramjit Singh and Rinku had formed a gang and were smuggling of illegal weapons. It was informed that they were in possession of illegal weapons and that they were coming in a Scropio vehicle bearing Regn. No.PB-002-EZ travelling in a bolero vehicle. On the basis of the secret information, a IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M Date of Decision: Bikramjit Singh V/s Punjab HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Mr. Vikram Satpal Anand, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. *** VIKRAM AGGARWAL, J (ORAL) Prayer in the present petition preferred under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short the “BNSS”) grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. registered under Sections 25, 25(8) of the Arms Act, 1959 (for short the and Section 111 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short the at Police Station Majitha, District Amritsar Rural. ustody certificate filed in Court today is taken on record. On 19.08.2025, a secret information was received by a polic which was present at Village Thriewal in connection with patrolling and search of bad elements. As per the secret information, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, Bikramjit Singh and Rinku had formed a gang and were smuggling of illegal weapons. It was informed that they were in possession of illegal weapons and that they were coming in a Scropio vehicle bearing Regn. EZ-3772 along with certain other unidentified persons, who were a bolero vehicle. On the basis of the secret information, a IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH M-12643-2026 Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM AGGARWAL Vikram Satpal Anand, Advocate, for the petitioner. Prayer in the present petition preferred under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short the “BNSS”) is for the grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.103, dated 19.08.2025 Arms Act, 1959 (for short the of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short the at Police Station Majitha, District Amritsar Rural. ustody certificate filed in Court today is taken on record. cret information was received by a police present at Village Thriewal in connection with patrolling and search of bad elements. As per the secret information, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, Bikramjit Singh and Rinku had formed a gang and were indulging in smuggling of illegal weapons. It was informed that they were in possession of illegal weapons and that they were coming in a Scropio vehicle bearing Regn. 3772 along with certain other unidentified persons, who were a bolero vehicle. On the basis of the secret information, a Prayer in the present petition preferred under Section 483 of is for the 19.08.2025 Arms Act, 1959 (for short the of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short the e present at Village Thriewal in connection with patrolling and search of bad elements. As per the secret information, Gurpreet Singh alias indulging in smuggling of illegal weapons. It was informed that they were in possession of illegal weapons and that they were coming in a Scropio vehicle bearing Regn. 3772 along with certain other unidentified persons, who were VIKAS CHANDER 2026.07.21 17.38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-12643-2026 -2- raid was conducted. Whereas the occupants of the bolero vehicle fled from the spot, three persons including the petitioner were apprehended from the Scorpio vehicle. From each of the three persons, separate pistols along with live cartridges were recovered. Gurpreet Singh was found to be in possession of a Glock pistol along with 15 live cartridges. From the other two persons, including the petitioner, separate 9 mm along with 10 live cartridges each were recovered. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated. He further submits that the petitioner was arrested on 19.08.2025; almost one year has elapsed; no recovery has to be made from the petitioner; the petitioner has clean antecedents; final report has been submitted; charges have been framed as far back as on 30.05.2026; trial will take a sufficiently long time and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. 5. Per contra, learned counsel representing the State has opposed the bail petition. 6. I have considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties. 7. No doubt, the allegations are serious. However, the fact remains that the petitioner is in custody since 19.08.2025. Investigation stands completed and final report has been submitted. Charges have been framed. Only official witnesses have to depose and, therefore, there is no apprehension of any threat to the witnesses. The antecedents of the petitioner are clean. As to whether, he was actually found to be in possession of arms and ammunition would be determined at the stage of trial. The trial will take a sufficiently long time to conclude and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by VIKAS CHANDER 2026.07.21 17.38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-12643-2026 -3- keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. 8. In view of the aforementioned facts and circumstances, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed. The petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court/Chief Judicial Magistrate/Duty Magistrate. (VIKRAM AGGARWAL) JUDGE July 21, 2026 vcgarg Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIKAS CHANDER 2026.07.21 17.38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document