CRM-M-29585 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (203) HARPREET SINGH ALIAS JASSU STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. to the petitioner in case FIR No. 333, 351(2), 61(2), 77 of Technology Crime, District Faridakot. 2. been presented, charges have been framed, and the victim has also been examined. Therefore, no usef petitioner in custody any longer. Accordingly, he prays for the grant of the concession of regular bail to the petitioner. 3. taken on record, accordi the last 01 year and 03 29585-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH HARPREET SINGH ALIAS JASSU Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Ajay, Advocate with Mr. Santosh Kumar Yadav, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Jatinder P. Singh Batta, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed seeking grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 0002 dated 333, 351(2), 61(2), 77 of BNS, 2023 and Section Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, registered at Crime, District Faridakot. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the challan has been presented, charges have been framed, and the victim has also been examined. Therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. Accordingly, he prays for the grant of the concession of regular bail to the petitioner. The custody certificate filed by the learned State counsel is taken on record, according to which the petitioner has been in custody for the last 01 year and 03 days. -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-29585-2025 Date of Decision:- 26.02.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent ALOK JAIN Mr. Santosh Kumar Yadav, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Jatinder P. Singh Batta, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** The present petition has been filed seeking grant of regular bail dated 20.02.2025, under Sections BNS, 2023 and Section 67 of Information and registered at Police Station Cyber Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the challan has been presented, charges have been framed, and the victim has also been ul purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. Accordingly, he prays for the grant of the The custody certificate filed by the learned State counsel is ng to which the petitioner has been in custody for - ……Petitioner ……Respondent The present petition has been filed seeking grant of regular bail , under Sections 67 of Information and Police Station Cyber Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the challan has been presented, charges have been framed, and the victim has also been ul purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. Accordingly, he prays for the grant of the The custody certificate filed by the learned State counsel is ng to which the petitioner has been in custody for MANJU 2026.02.27 14:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-29585 4. for the complainant, has vehemently opposed the grant of regular bail to the petitioner on the ground that th investigating agency, as he deliberately concealed the mobile phone from which the photographs were circulated and instead handed over some other mobile phone to the investigating agency. However, certain obje photographs and messages were found in the said mobile phone. 5. 6. has already begun and the material witnesses have been examined, couple with the fact that the petitioner has been in custody for the last 01 year and 03 days and 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 ent 7. 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 conditions: i ii 29585-2025 However, learned State counsel, assisted by learned counsel for the complainant, has vehemently opposed the grant of regular bail to the petitioner on the ground that the petitioner is playing hide and seek with the investigating agency, as he deliberately concealed the mobile phone from which the photographs were circulated and instead handed over some other mobile phone to the investigating agency. However, certain obje photographs and messages were found in the said mobile phone. Heard learned counsel for the parties. In light of the above, and considering the fact that the trial has already begun and the material witnesses have been examined, couple with the fact that the petitioner has been in custody for the last 01 year and and 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. 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 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 be available in his absence. -2- However, learned State counsel, assisted by learned counsel for the complainant, has vehemently opposed the grant of regular bail to the e petitioner is playing hide and seek with the investigating agency, as he deliberately concealed the mobile phone from which the photographs were circulated and instead handed over some other mobile phone to the investigating agency. However, certain objectionable photographs and messages were found in the said mobile phone. Heard learned counsel for the parties. In light of the above, and considering the fact that the trial has already begun and the material witnesses have been examined, coupled with the fact that the petitioner has been in custody for the last 01 year and and that the trial is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, itled 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 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 - However, learned State counsel, assisted by learned counsel for the complainant, has vehemently opposed the grant of regular bail to the e petitioner is playing hide and seek with the investigating agency, as he deliberately concealed the mobile phone from which the photographs were circulated and instead handed over some other ctionable In light of the above, and considering the fact that the trial d with the fact that the petitioner has been in custody for the last 01 year and and that the trial is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, 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 petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, he has to give an alternate number, which will MANJU 2026.02.27 14:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-29585 iii iv 8. imposed in addition to Section 483 of 9. expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be considered as parity qua any other co 10. 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. February 26, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: 29585-2025 The petitioner will mark his presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days 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 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 considered as parity qua any other co-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 circumstances and violation of conditions of bail. February 26, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No -3- 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 permission of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of 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 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. 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. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE - The petitioner will mark his presence before the SHO 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 permission of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of 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 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 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 2026.02.27 14:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document