CRM-M-11283 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (205 ) OM PARKASH STATE OF HARYANA CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Deepkaran Dalal, Advocate for Mr. Yoginder Rana, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Neeraj Poswal, AAG, Haryana MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant petition under Section Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No. registered under Sections 20C and 29 of the Psychotropic Substances Act Added later on) at Police Station Mundkati,, District Palwal. 2. Vide order dated petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join investigation. 11283-2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision : 21.07.2026 OM PARKASH Versus STATE OF HARYANA HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Deepkaran Dalal, Advocate for Mr. Yoginder Rana, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Neeraj Poswal, AAG, Haryana **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition under Section Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No. registered under Sections 20C and 29 of the Psychotropic Substances Act (for short “NDPS A Added later on) at Police Station Mundkati,, District Palwal. Vide order dated 19.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CRM-M-11283-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 21.07.2026 ... Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Deepkaran Dalal, Advocate for Mr. Yoginder Rana, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Neeraj Poswal, AAG, Haryana Through the instant petition under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.157 dated 04.07.2025 registered under Sections 20C and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and (for short “NDPS Act”) (Section 29 of NDPS Added later on) at Police Station Mundkati,, District Palwal. passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.21 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-11283 3. Learned State counsel on instructions states that the petitioner has joined the investigation on of the petitioner is 4. In investigation and given the nature of allegations, his pre is not required. As such, without commenting on merits of case, it is observed that a case for the petitioner. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order 19.05.2026 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. 5. Since the application, if any, is rendered infructuous. 21.07.2026 Amit Sharma 11283-2026 (O&M) (2) Learned State counsel on instructions states that the petitioner joined the investigation on 03.06.2026 and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. view of the fact that the petitioner has already joined the investigation and given the nature of allegations, his pre is not required. As such, without commenting on merits of case, it is observed that a case for grant of anticipatory bail is made out . Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. Since the main petition has been application, if any, is rendered infructuous. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No Learned State counsel on instructions states that the petitioner 2026 and the custodial interrogation view of the fact that the petitioner has already joined the investigation and given the nature of allegations, his pre-trial incarceration is not required. As such, without commenting on merits of case, it is bail is made out in favour of . Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. has been disposed of, pending (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.21 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.