CRM-M-63248 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (112) RAHUL SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 108 dated 15.07.2024, under Section 64 of the BNS, 2023, Sections 238/351(2) of the BNS, 2023, and Sections 6 and 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention at Police Station City Jalalabad, District Fazilka, Punjab. 2. allegations in the FIR are false and incorrect the petitioner from him. Learned counsel further submits that the basic allegation that the victim was violated on the false pretext of marriage cannot be believed, as the victim herself admits to a married woman proceedings are pending with respect to her earlier husband. Learned counsel further -1- 63248-2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH RAHUL SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Abhaysher Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Japjot Singh AAG, Punjab. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 108 dated 15.07.2024, under Section 64 of the BNS, 2023, Sections 238/351(2) of the BNS, 2023, and Sections 6 and 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention at Police Station City Jalalabad, District Fazilka, Punjab. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that all the allegations in the FIR are false and incorrect the petitioner by complainant and her family members to from him. Learned counsel further submits that the basic allegation that the victim was violated on the false pretext of marriage cannot be believed, as the victim herself admits to a married woman proceedings are pending with respect to her earlier husband. Learned further submits that all the material witnesses have already been IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-63248-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 24.03.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. Abhaysher Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Japjot Singh AAG, Punjab. The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 108 dated 15.07.2024, under Section 64 of the BNS, 2023, Sections 238/351(2) of the BNS, 2023, and Sections 6 and 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, registered at Police Station City Jalalabad, District Fazilka, Punjab. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that all the allegations in the FIR are false and incorrect and levelled only to blackmail and her family members to extort money from him. Learned counsel further submits that the basic allegation that the victim was violated on the false pretext of marriage cannot be believed, as the victim herself admits to a married woman and even no divorce proceedings are pending with respect to her earlier husband. Learned submits that all the material witnesses have already been 2025 (O&M) 24.03.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 108 dated 15.07.2024, under Section 64 of the BNS, 2023, Sections 238/351(2) of the BNS, 2023, and ) Act, 1956, registered Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that all the levelled only to blackmail extort money from him. Learned counsel further submits that the basic allegation that the victim was violated on the false pretext of marriage cannot be believed, as no divorce proceedings are pending with respect to her earlier husband. Learned submits that all the material witnesses have already been MANJU 2026.03.24 18:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-63248 examined; therefore, the petitioner may be granted the concession of regular bail. 3. certificate, which is taken on record, and has opposed the grant of any concession to the petitioner. However, he could not deny the fact that all the material witnesses have already been examined. 4. victim, the learned State counsel could not deny the fact that the MLR does not record any injury. 5. petitioner has been in custody for the last and that all the material witnesses have been examined, coupled with the fact that the trial is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, the petitioner is held entitled to the concession of regular bail. 6. petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if not required in any other case on furnishing bail bonds a surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner shall, however, be released on the following conditions: i ii -2- 63248-2025 (O&M) examined; therefore, the petitioner may be granted the concession of regular bail. Per contra, learned State counsel has filed certificate, which is taken on record, and has opposed the grant of any concession to the petitioner. However, he could not deny the fact that all the material witnesses have already been examined. On a specific query with regard to the injury suffered by the victim, the learned State counsel could not deny the fact that the MLR does not record any injury. In light of the above, and considering the fact that the petitioner has been in custody for the last 01 y and that all the material witnesses have been examined, coupled with the fact that the trial is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, the er is held entitled to the concession of regular bail. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if not required in any other case on furnishing bail bonds a surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner shall, however, be released on the following The petitioner shall declare his ordinary place of residence and the mobile number used by him. The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, he has to give an alternate number, which will examined; therefore, the petitioner may be granted the concession of ate counsel has filed the custody certificate, which is taken on record, and has opposed the grant of any concession to the petitioner. However, he could not deny the fact that all the material witnesses have already been examined. ry with regard to the injury suffered by the victim, the learned State counsel could not deny the fact that the MLR does In light of the above, and considering the fact that the 1 year, 05 months, and 25 days, and that all the material witnesses have been examined, coupled with the fact that the trial is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, the er is held entitled to the concession of regular bail. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if not required in any other case on furnishing bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner shall, however, be released on the following his ordinary place of residence and the mobile number used by him. The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, he has to give an alternate number, which will examined; therefore, the petitioner may be granted the concession of the custody certificate, which is taken on record, and has opposed the grant of any concession to the petitioner. However, he could not deny the fact that all the ry with regard to the injury suffered by the victim, the learned State counsel could not deny the fact that the MLR does In light of the above, and considering the fact that the 5 months, and 25 days, and that all the material witnesses have been examined, coupled with the fact that the trial is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, the Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if nd surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner shall, however, be released on the following his ordinary place of residence and The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, he has to give an alternate number, which will MANJU 2026.03.24 18:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-63248 iii iv imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. 7. expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be considered as parity qua any other co 8. involved in any such activity once again, the State is at liberty to promptly move an appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the circumstances and 9. March 24, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -3- 63248-2025 (O&M) be available in his absence. The petitioner will mark his concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to mark his presence, he is permitted to make an application before the Illaqa Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner will not leave the country without the prior permission of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of his passport also. However, in case the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he shall file an undertaking to the said effect before being released. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and con imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be considered as parity qua any other co-accused in any ma It is further made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the State is at liberty to promptly move an appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the circumstances and violation of conditions of bail. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. March 24, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No The petitioner will mark his presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to mark his presence, he is permitted to make an application before the Illaqa Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner will not leave the country without the prior of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of his passport also. However, in case the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he shall file an undertaking to the said The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be accused in any manner whatsoever. It is further made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the State is at liberty to promptly move an appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the violation of conditions of bail. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to mark his presence, he is permitted to make an application The petitioner will not leave the country without the prior of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of his passport also. However, in case the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he shall file an undertaking to the said ditions as However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be It is further made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the State is at liberty to promptly move an appropriate application for cancellation of bail detailing out the MANJU 2026.03.24 18:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document