CRM-M-47664- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Pargat Singh @ Pendu State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MS Present: Mr. Mr. H.S.Wadhwa, DAG Punjab. MANDEEP PANNU J. 1. This is the first petition under grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 0047 dated 13.05.2024, registered under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms Act at Police Station Sangat, District Bathinda. 2. Briefly registered on the statement of complainant Saroj Rani, who alleged that on 13.05.2024 at about 3:30 p.m., she along with her husband and children was present at her house when Lakhwinder Singh @ L and Jaskaran Singh of village Jassi Baghwali white Swift car bearing registration No. PB Gobind Singh, Pargat Singh @ Ubha and Kulwinder Singh @ Teeta, along wit Baldev Singh, allegedly alighted armed with weapons. It is alleged that Gobind Singh abused her husband and, when the main gate was bolted, fired a shot through a small opening towards her husband, which hit him in the chest, causing him to -2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM Date of Decision : Pargat Singh @ Pendu Versus HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Mr. Manjeet Singh Tiwana, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. H.S.Wadhwa, DAG Punjab. -.- 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 case FIR No. 0047 dated 13.05.2024, registered under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms Act at Police Station Sangat, District Bathinda. Briefly stated, as per the prosecution version, the present FIR was registered on the statement of complainant Saroj Rani, who alleged that on 13.05.2024 at about 3:30 p.m., she along with her husband and children was present at her house when Lakhwinder Singh @ L and Jaskaran Singh of village Jassi Baghwali white Swift car bearing registration No. PB Gobind Singh, Pargat Singh @ Ubha and Kulwinder Singh @ Teeta, along wit Baldev Singh, allegedly alighted armed with weapons. It is alleged that Gobind Singh abused her husband and, when the main gate was bolted, fired a shot through a small opening towards her husband, which hit him in the chest, causing him to -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-47664-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision : 26.02.2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent MANDEEP PANNU Advocate for the petitioners. Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 0047 dated 13.05.2024, registered under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms stated, as per the prosecution version, the present FIR was registered on the statement of complainant Saroj Rani, who alleged that on 13.05.2024 at about 3:30 p.m., she along with her husband and children was present at her house when Lakhwinder Singh @ Lakhi and Jaskaran Singh @ Mika and Jaskaran Singh of village Jassi Baghwali came there. Shortly thereafter, a white Swift car bearing registration No. PB-03BL-3407 arrived, from which Gobind Singh, Pargat Singh @ Ubha and Kulwinder Singh @ Teeta, along wit Baldev Singh, allegedly alighted armed with weapons. It is alleged that Gobind Singh abused her husband and, when the main gate was bolted, fired a shot through a small opening towards her husband, which hit him in the chest, causing him to Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 0047 dated 13.05.2024, registered under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC and Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms stated, as per the prosecution version, the present FIR was registered on the statement of complainant Saroj Rani, who alleged that on 13.05.2024 at about 3:30 p.m., she along with her husband and children was Mika came there. Shortly thereafter, a 3407 arrived, from which Gobind Singh, Pargat Singh @ Ubha and Kulwinder Singh @ Teeta, along with Baldev Singh, allegedly alighted armed with weapons. It is alleged that Gobind Singh abused her husband and, when the main gate was bolted, fired a shot through a small opening towards her husband, which hit him in the chest, causing him to TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.26 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-47664- fall on the ground. The accused thereafter fled from the spot. The injured was taken towards Civil Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries near Sangat Crossing, and post attributed in the FIR is previous e Singh, who allegedly had friendly relations with the deceased, on account of which the murder was committed. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that out of the cited witnesses, the three material prose and they have not supported the case of the prosecution and have been declared hostile. It is further submitted that nothing incriminating has come on record against the petitioner from their testimonies and the yet to be appreciated during the course of trial to determine whether the same is sufficient to affix guilt upon the petitioner. petitioner has been in custody since 1 to conclude. It is also argued that co released on bail on the ground that the material witnesses have turned hostile and, therefore, the petitioner also deserves to be released on bail on the 4. Learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for regular bail on the ground that serious allegations of commission of murder have been levelled against the petitioner, who, along with the other co committed the Section 302 IPC is grave and heinous in nature and merely because the material witnesses have turned hostile at this stage would not entitle the petitioner to the concession of regular bail. It -2025 (O&M) round. The accused thereafter fled from the spot. The injured was taken towards Civil Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries near Sangat Crossing, and post-mortem was conducted at Civil Hospital, Bathinda. The motive attributed in the FIR is previous enmity between Gobind Singh and Lakhwinder Singh, who allegedly had friendly relations with the deceased, on account of which the murder was committed. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that out of the cited witnesses, the three material prosecution witnesses have already been examined and they have not supported the case of the prosecution and have been declared hostile. It is further submitted that nothing incriminating has come on record against the petitioner from their testimonies and the yet to be appreciated during the course of trial to determine whether the same is sufficient to affix guilt upon the petitioner. Learned c petitioner has been in custody since 14.05.2025 to conclude. It is also argued that co-accused Kulwinder Singh has already been released on bail on the ground that the material witnesses have turned hostile and, therefore, the petitioner also deserves to be released on bail on the Learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for regular bail on the ground that serious allegations of commission of murder have been levelled against the petitioner, who, along with the other co committed the murder of the deceased. It is submitted that the offence under Section 302 IPC is grave and heinous in nature and merely because the material witnesses have turned hostile at this stage would not entitle the petitioner to the concession of regular bail. It is further argued that the prosecution case cannot be -2- round. The accused thereafter fled from the spot. The injured was taken towards Civil Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries near Sangat mortem was conducted at Civil Hospital, Bathinda. The motive nmity between Gobind Singh and Lakhwinder Singh, who allegedly had friendly relations with the deceased, on account of which Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that out of the cited cution witnesses have already been examined and they have not supported the case of the prosecution and have been declared hostile. It is further submitted that nothing incriminating has come on record against the petitioner from their testimonies and the remaining evidence, if any, is yet to be appreciated during the course of trial to determine whether the same is Learned counsel submits that the 5 and the trial is likely to take time accused Kulwinder Singh has already been released on bail on the ground that the material witnesses have turned hostile and, therefore, the petitioner also deserves to be released on bail on the same ground. Learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for regular bail on the ground that serious allegations of commission of murder have been levelled against the petitioner, who, along with the other co-accused, is alleged to have murder of the deceased. It is submitted that the offence under Section 302 IPC is grave and heinous in nature and merely because the material witnesses have turned hostile at this stage would not entitle the petitioner to the is further argued that the prosecution case cannot be round. The accused thereafter fled from the spot. The injured was taken towards Civil Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries near Sangat mortem was conducted at Civil Hospital, Bathinda. The motive nmity between Gobind Singh and Lakhwinder Singh, who allegedly had friendly relations with the deceased, on account of which Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that out of the cited cution witnesses have already been examined and they have not supported the case of the prosecution and have been declared hostile. It is further submitted that nothing incriminating has come on record remaining evidence, if any, is yet to be appreciated during the course of trial to determine whether the same is ounsel submits that the s likely to take time accused Kulwinder Singh has already been released on bail on the ground that the material witnesses have turned hostile and, same ground. Learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for regular bail on the ground that serious allegations of commission of murder have been levelled accused, is alleged to have murder of the deceased. It is submitted that the offence under Section 302 IPC is grave and heinous in nature and merely because the material witnesses have turned hostile at this stage would not entitle the petitioner to the is further argued that the prosecution case cannot be TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.26 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-47664- discarded solely on account of hostility of certain witnesses and the matter is still to be adjudicated upon during the course of trial. 5. After considering the rival submissions and perusing the rec Court finds that the material witnesses examined so far have not supported the case of the prosecution and have been declared hostile. Co alias Teeta has also been released on bail by a co the ground that the witnesses have turned hostile. It is further noticed that the specific attribution of the gunshot injury is not against the present petitioner. The petitioner has been in custody since 1 to conclude. 6. Without commenting on the merits of the case, this Court is of the considered view that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in further custody. 7. Accordingly, the present regular bail application is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to furnishing adequate bail and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court concerned. 8. However, it is clarified that any observation made herein is only for the purpose of deciding the presen expression on the merits of the case at trial 9. Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. February 26, 202 tripti Whether speaking/non Whether reportable -2025 (O&M) discarded solely on account of hostility of certain witnesses and the matter is still to be adjudicated upon during the course of trial. After considering the rival submissions and perusing the rec Court finds that the material witnesses examined so far have not supported the case of the prosecution and have been declared hostile. Co alias Teeta has also been released on bail by a co he ground that the witnesses have turned hostile. It is further noticed that the specific attribution of the gunshot injury is not against the present petitioner. The petitioner has been in custody since 14.05.2025 and the trial is likely to take time Without commenting on the merits of the case, this Court is of the considered view that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in further custody. Accordingly, the present regular bail application is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to furnishing adequate bail and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court concerned. However, it is clarified that any observation made herein is only for f deciding the present petition expression on the merits of the case at trial. Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. , 2026 Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No -3- discarded solely on account of hostility of certain witnesses and the matter is still to be adjudicated upon during the course of trial. After considering the rival submissions and perusing the record, this Court finds that the material witnesses examined so far have not supported the case of the prosecution and have been declared hostile. Co-accused Kulwinder Singh alias Teeta has also been released on bail by a co-ordinate Bench of this Court on he ground that the witnesses have turned hostile. It is further noticed that the specific attribution of the gunshot injury is not against the present petitioner. The .05.2025 and the trial is likely to take time Without commenting on the merits of the case, this Court is of the considered view that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner Accordingly, the present regular bail application is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to furnishing adequate bail and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court concerned. However, it is clarified that any observation made herein is only for and shall not be construed as an Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) JUDGE speaking : Speaking : Yes/No discarded solely on account of hostility of certain witnesses and the matter is still ord, this Court finds that the material witnesses examined so far have not supported the case accused Kulwinder Singh ordinate Bench of this Court on he ground that the witnesses have turned hostile. It is further noticed that the specific attribution of the gunshot injury is not against the present petitioner. The .05.2025 and the trial is likely to take time Without commenting on the merits of the case, this Court is of the considered view that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner Accordingly, the present regular bail application is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to furnishing adequate bail and However, it is clarified that any observation made herein is only for and shall not be construed as an TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.26 16:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document