IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 236 JOBANPREET SINGH @ JOBANJIT SINGH @ JOBAN STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: Present: MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) 1. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 petitioner in case FIR No. Narcotic Drugs and Station Chattiwind 2. information was received from whom a recovery of 270 grams of heroin was allegedly effected. been asserted by the learned counsel that no such sec received regarding the petitioner, and instead, he came to be nominated later on in the disclosure statement purportedly suffered by co Singh, who claimed that the recovered contraband had been supplied to him by none other 3. after the petitioner was arrested on 30.11.2024, following his name surfacing in the disclosure statement of co contraband, much le his false implication IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM- Date of decision: JOBANPREET SINGH @ JOBANJIT SINGH @ JOBAN Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Mr. Shavinder, Advocate for Mr. B.S. Bhalla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Rana, Sr. DAG, Punjab with SI Tarlok Singh. MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) The instant petition has been filed under Section Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 petitioner in case FIR No.07 dated 19.01.2024 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 registered at Police Chattiwind, District Amritsar. Learned counsel for the petitioner information was received qua the involvement of co from whom a recovery of 270 grams of heroin was allegedly effected. been asserted by the learned counsel that no such sec received regarding the petitioner, and instead, he came to be nominated later on in the disclosure statement purportedly suffered by co Singh, who claimed that the recovered contraband had been supplied to him by none other than the petitioner. Learned counsel for the petitioner has further submitted that after the petitioner was arrested on 30.11.2024, following his name surfacing in the disclosure statement of co-accused Ram Singh, no recovery of any contraband, much less heroin, was made from him, which clearly points to implication in the instant case. Learned counsel, therefore, prays IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -M-12023-2025 Date of decision: July 17, 2025 JOBANPREET SINGH @ JOBANJIT SINGH @ JOBAN .....Petitioner .....Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Mr. Amit Rana, Sr. DAG, Punjab The instant petition has been filed under Section 483 of for grant of regular bail to the 19.01.2024 under Section 21/29 of the Substances Act, 1985 registered at Police Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that a secret the involvement of co-accused Ram Singh, from whom a recovery of 270 grams of heroin was allegedly effected. It has been asserted by the learned counsel that no such secret information was received regarding the petitioner, and instead, he came to be nominated later on in the disclosure statement purportedly suffered by co-accuse dRam Singh, who claimed that the recovered contraband had been supplied to him Learned counsel for the petitioner has further submitted that after the petitioner was arrested on 30.11.2024, following his name surfacing accused Ram Singh, no recovery of any ss heroin, was made from him, which clearly points to case. Learned counsel, therefore, prays Petitioner .....Respondent of for grant of regular bail to the the Substances Act, 1985 registered at Police secret Ram Singh, It has ret information was received regarding the petitioner, and instead, he came to be nominated later accuse dRam Singh, who claimed that the recovered contraband had been supplied to him Learned counsel for the petitioner has further submitted that after the petitioner was arrested on 30.11.2024, following his name surfacing accused Ram Singh, no recovery of any ss heroin, was made from him, which clearly points to case. Learned counsel, therefore, prays Jaspreet Kaur 2025.07.17 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-12023 that in the aforementioned facts and circumstances, moreso when investigation is complete, challan stands presented followed by framing of charges also, further incarceration of the petitioner would serve no useful purpose as none of the 11 prosecution witnesses have been examined so far. 4. prayer and submissions made by the counsel opposite. He has not disputed that no recovery of any contraband was his name cropping up in the disclosure statement of co and on his arrest on 30.11.2024. However, it has been submitted that the petitioner is the alleged supplier 5. involved in three other criminal cases including one under the NDPS Act the petitioner is on bail in the cases registered however, in the case registered against the petitioner under the NDPS Act, he is in custody record today. 6. relevant material placed on record. 7. information received by the police unlike the co recovery of any contraband, much less heroin, was made. The investigation in the instant case is complete, however, the trial is unlikely to conclude in the near future as none of the 11 prosecution witnesses have been examined. 8. Court deems it fit to extend the concession of regular bail to the petitioner as the trial would take considerable time to conclude. 9. be admitted to bai the Trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned. 12023-2025 that in the aforementioned facts and circumstances, moreso when investigation is complete, challan stands presented followed by framing of charges also, further incarceration of the petitioner would serve no useful as none of the 11 prosecution witnesses have been examined so far. Per contra, learned State counsel prayer and submissions made by the counsel opposite. He has not disputed the custody period of the petitio that no recovery of any contraband was made from the petitioner, following his name cropping up in the disclosure statement of co and on his arrest on 30.11.2024. However, it has been submitted that the ioner is the alleged supplier of the recovered contraband. Learned State counsel has also submitted that the petitioner is involved in three other criminal cases including one under the NDPS Act the petitioner is on bail in the cases registered however, in the case registered against the petitioner under the NDPS Act, he is in custody, which stands reflected in the custody certificate placed on record today. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused t relevant material placed on record. The petitioner has been in custody since 30.11.2024. No secret information qua the involvement of the petitioner in drug trafficking was by the police unlike the co-accused. very of any contraband, much less heroin, was made. The investigation in the instant case is complete, however, the trial is unlikely to conclude in the near future as none of the 11 prosecution witnesses have been examined. In the facts and circumstances as enumerated hereinabove, this Court deems it fit to extend the concession of regular bail to the petitioner as the trial would take considerable time to conclude. Accordingly, the instant petition is allowed be admitted to bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned. However, w -2- that in the aforementioned facts and circumstances, moreso when investigation is complete, challan stands presented followed by framing of charges also, further incarceration of the petitioner would serve no useful as none of the 11 prosecution witnesses have been examined so far. earned State counsel has vehemently opposed the prayer and submissions made by the counsel opposite. He, on instructions, the custody period of the petitioner nor has it been disputed made from the petitioner, following his name cropping up in the disclosure statement of co-accused Ram Singh, and on his arrest on 30.11.2024. However, it has been submitted that the of the recovered contraband. Learned State counsel has also submitted that the petitioner is involved in three other criminal cases including one under the NDPS Act; the petitioner is on bail in the cases registered against him under the IPC, however, in the case registered against the petitioner under the NDPS Act, he , which stands reflected in the custody certificate placed on I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the has been in custody since 30.11.2024. No secret the involvement of the petitioner in drug trafficking was accused. On his arrest as well, no very of any contraband, much less heroin, was made. The investigation in the instant case is complete, however, the trial is unlikely to conclude in the near future as none of the 11 prosecution witnesses have been examined. ces as enumerated hereinabove, this Court deems it fit to extend the concession of regular bail to the petitioner as the trial would take considerable time to conclude. Accordingly, the instant petition is allowed, and the petitioner l on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of However, while admitting the that in the aforementioned facts and circumstances, moreso when investigation is complete, challan stands presented followed by framing of charges also, further incarceration of the petitioner would serve no useful has vehemently opposed the , on instructions, ner nor has it been disputed made from the petitioner, following accused Ram Singh, and on his arrest on 30.11.2024. However, it has been submitted that the Learned State counsel has also submitted that the petitioner is ; against him under the IPC, however, in the case registered against the petitioner under the NDPS Act, he , which stands reflected in the custody certificate placed on he has been in custody since 30.11.2024. No secret the involvement of the petitioner in drug trafficking was On his arrest as well, no very of any contraband, much less heroin, was made. The investigation in the instant case is complete, however, the trial is unlikely to conclude in ces as enumerated hereinabove, this Court deems it fit to extend the concession of regular bail to the petitioner as and the petitioner l on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Jaspreet Kaur 2025.07.17 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-12023 petitioner to bail, learned him to any stringent conditions as it deems fit, so as to ensure the presence of the petitioner during the trial. 10. shall not be construed to be an expression of op case. 11. the concession of bail, the State would be at liberty to approach this Court seek cancellation of bail to him. July 17, 2025 Jaspreet Kaur 12023-2025 petitioner to bail, learned trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned him to any stringent conditions as it deems fit, so as to ensure the presence of the petitioner during the trial. However, it is made clear that shall not be construed to be an expression of op Needless to add here, in case the petitioner is found misusing the concession of bail, the State would be at liberty to approach this Court seek cancellation of bail to him. July 17, 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable -3- trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned may put him to any stringent conditions as it deems fit, so as to ensure the presence anything observed hereinabove shall not be construed to be an expression of opinion on the merits of the Needless to add here, in case the petitioner is found misusing the concession of bail, the State would be at liberty to approach this Court to (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No may put him to any stringent conditions as it deems fit, so as to ensure the presence anything observed hereinabove inion on the merits of the Needless to add here, in case the petitioner is found misusing to Jaspreet Kaur 2025.07.17 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh