1 CRM-M-13687-2025 (O&M) 221 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-13687-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 07.04.2025 JAGMEET SINGH .. Petitioner Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB ..Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Rahul Rampal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Eklavya Darshi, DAG, Punjab. ... SUMEET GOEL , J. (Oral) 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 483 BNSS, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.135 dated 08.12.2024, registered for the offences punishable under Section 111 of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Raman, District Bathinda. 2. The case set up in the FIR in question (as set out by the petitioner in the present petition) is as follows:- “Copy of Rukka To, The Hon'ble SHO Sahib, Police Station Rama, Fateh; Today, I ASI, along with Constable Lakhwinder Singh 1940/Bathinda, Constable Harpreet Singh 1951/Bathinda, PHG Gurmeet Singh 22441, along with a laptop and printer, while traveling in the government vehicle bearing registration number PB-65BC-2429, which was being driven by PHG Onkar Singh 22439, was present near Rama Kenchian Bus Stand for patrolling and vehicle checking related to suspicious persons or vehicles. At around 6:00 PM, a secret informant provided information that today, on the road leading to Guru Gobind Singh Refinery Phullokhari, Shalinder Singh alias Bhoond, son of Harbans Singh; Harjeet Singh son of Baljinder Singh, residents of Kamalu; Maninder Kumar alias Karan, son of Pala Singh, resident of Rama Mandi; and Jagmeet Singh, son of Gurjant Singh, resident of Bagha, armed with deadly weapons, were stopping vehicles and motorcycles to extort money from passersby with the intent of robbery. These individuals already have cases of fights and disputes registered against them. If a raid is conducted immediately, Shalinder Singh alias Bhoond, Harjeet Singh, Maninder Kumar alias Karan, and Jagmeet Singh can be caught red-handed while robbing passersby with deadly weapons. Jasmine Kaur 2025.04.07 16:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document 2 CRM-M-13687-2025 (O&M) More individuals may also be associated with their gang. This information is credible and reliable. The aforesaid act of Shalinder Singh alias Bhoond, Harjeet Singh, Maninder Kumar alias Karan, and Jagmeet Singh constitutes an offense under Section 111 of the BNS. Therefore, this Rukka is being sent to the police station through PHG Gurmeet Singh 22441 for the registration of the FIR against Shalinder Singh allas Bhoond son of Harbans Singh; Harjeet Singh son of Baljinder Singh, residents of Kamalu; Maninder Kumar alias Karan, son of Pala Singh, resident of Rama Mandi; and Jagmeet Singh, son of Gurjant Singh, resident of Bagha.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has argued that the petitioner is in custody since 08.12.2024. Learned counsel for the petitioner has further submitted that the petitioner is a man of clean antecedents. Learned counsel for the petitioner has further submitted that the petitioner has been primarily involved into the FIR in question on account of a secret information and alleged recovery of wooden stick/spade handle. Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that there is no tangible evidence put forward by the police in the challan against the petitioner. Thus, regular bail is prayed for. 4. Learned State counsel has opposed the present petition arguing that the allegations raised are serious in nature and thus the petitioner does not deserve the concession of the regular bail. 5. I have heard counsel for the parties and have gone through the available records of the case. 6. The petitioner was arrested on 08.12.2024 whereinafter investigation was carried out & challan was presented on 15.02.2025. Total 07 prosecution witnesses have been cited and none has been examined till date. It is indubitable that the culmination of the trial, but of course, will take its own time. The contentions raised by rival parties give rise to debatable issues which shall be ratiocinated upon during the course of trial. This Court does not deem it appropriate to delve deep into these rival Jasmine Kaur 2025.04.07 16:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document 3 CRM-M-13687-2025 (O&M) contentions, at this stage, lest it may prejudice the trial. Nothing tangible has been brought forward to indicate the likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or interfering with the prosecution evidence. As per the custody certificate dated 06.04.2025 filed by the learned State counsel, the petitioner has suffered incarceration for more than 03 months and 28 days & is not shown to be involved in any other case. Suffice to say further detention of the petitioner as an undertrial is not warranted in the facts and circumstances of the present case. 7. In view of totality of factual matrix of the present case, the instant petition is allowed. Petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Ld. concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate. However, in addition to conditions that may be imposed by the concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate, the petitioner shall remain bound by the following conditions:- (i) The petitioner shall not mis-use the liberty granted. (ii) The petitioner shall not tamper with any evidence, oral or documentary, during the trial. (iii) The petitioner shall not absent himself on any date before the trial. (iv) The petitioner shall not commit any offence while on bail. (v) The petitioner shall deposit his passport, if any, with the trial Court. (vi) The petitioner shall give his cellphone number to the Investigating Officer/SHO of concerned Police Station and shall not change his cell-phone number Jasmine Kaur 2025.04.07 16:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document 4 CRM-M-13687-2025 (O&M) without prior permission of the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate. (vii) The petitioner shall not in any manner try to delay the trial. 8. In case of breach of any of the aforesaid conditions and those which may be imposed by concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate as directed hereinabove or upon showing any other sufficient cause, the State/complainant shall be at liberty to move cancellation of bail of the petitioner. 9. Ordered accordingly. 10. Nothing said hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 11. Since the main case has been decided, pending miscellaneous application, if any, shall also stands disposed off. 07.04.2025 (SUMEET GOEL) Jasmine Kaur JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes No Whether reportable Yes No Jasmine Kaur 2025.04.07 16:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document