229 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA MALOOK SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON’BLE MR. Present: Mr. Mr. Nitesh Sharma, DAG, Punjab. HARPREET SINGH BRAR 1. This is the grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No. 09.09.2024, registered for the offences punishable under Section A/29 of NDPS Act and 25 of Arms Act Jalandhar. 2. The ASI Gurmail Singh government vehicle, a young man, wearing a kit bag, was seen walking towards the road near Green Park Colony. On seeing the police, he and tried to flee away suspicion where he was searched and (INR) in cash was 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner although, the petitioner IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH MALOOK SINGH V/S PUNJAB HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Mr. Vidit Bansal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Nitesh Sharma, DAG, Punjab. **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) This is the first petition filed under Section grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No. , registered for the offences punishable under Section A/29 of NDPS Act and 25 of Arms Act at Police Station The brief facts of the present case are Gurmail Singh, along with other police officials government vehicle, a young man, wearing a kit bag, was seen walking road near Green Park Colony. On seeing the police, he tried to flee away from the spot. He was apprehended on the spot suspicion where he disclosed his name as Shinda Singh was searched and 01 kg of heroin as well was recovered. Subsequently, the Learned counsel for the petitioner the petitioner is involved in one more case under the NDPS Act, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-14868-2025 Date of decision: 24.03.2025 ...PETITIONER ...RESPONDENT HARPREET SINGH BRAR Advocate for the petitioner. petition filed under Section 483 BNSS, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.200 dated , registered for the offences punishable under Sections 21(c)/23/27- at Police Station Division No.6, brief facts of the present case are that on 09.09.2024, when along with other police officials, was riding in a government vehicle, a young man, wearing a kit bag, was seen walking road near Green Park Colony. On seeing the police, he got scared e was apprehended on the spot on disclosed his name as Shinda Singh alias Kala. His kit bag n as well as amount of Rs.4 lakh the FIR (supra) was registered. Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that involved in one more case under the NDPS Act, MANISHA 2025.03.27 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticiy of this order/judgment CRM-M-14868 wherein he is on bail. main accused- Shinda accused in the FIR ( resulted in nomination of the Thereafter, the petitioner made a disclosure statement(Annexure P had purchased 150 from the banks of river Sutlej, as noted in recovery memo evident that the said recovery accessible to public in general. Moreover, record that prove the petitioner. 4. Learned State counsel has filed petitioner, which is taken on record Singh alias Kala well as Rs.4,00,000/ at the instance of the petitione sale. Further, he has undergone a only. Therefore, in view of the grave nature of the allegations, the petitioner does not deserve the concession of regular bail. 5. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and after perusing the record of the case, it transpires t within the ambit the commercial quantity, has bee case. 6. Heroin is one of the most destructive narcotic substances, with devastating effects on individuals and society. Unlike some other drugs, heroin 14868-2025 2 he is on bail. He submits that on the basis of disclosure statement of Shinda Singh alias Kala, Harjinder Pal was nominated as accused in the FIR (supra), who further made a resulted in nomination of the petitioner as an accused Thereafter, the petitioner made a disclosure statement(Annexure P had purchased 150g of heroin from Harjinder Pal, and got the same from the banks of river Sutlej, as noted in recovery memo evident that the said recovery has been made public in general. Moreover, there is nothing proves conscious and exclusive possession of Learned State counsel has filed the , which is taken on record and submits Kala was arrested for being in possession of Rs.4,00,000/- of drug money. Moreover, at the instance of the petitioner that he admitted to have procured for further he has undergone a custody period of 05 months Therefore, in view of the grave nature of the allegations, the petitioner does not deserve the concession of regular bail. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and after perusing the record of the case, it transpires that huge quantity of con within the ambit the commercial quantity, has bee Heroin is one of the most destructive narcotic substances, with devastating effects on individuals and society. Unlike some other drugs, heroin on the basis of disclosure statement of Harjinder Pal was nominated as an , who further made a disclosure statement that as an accused in the present case. Thereafter, the petitioner made a disclosure statement(Annexure P-3) that he from Harjinder Pal, and got the same recovered from the banks of river Sutlej, as noted in recovery memo(Annexure P-4). It is from an open space which is there is nothing available on the exclusive possession of the contraband by the custody certificate of the and submits that the main accused Shinda for being in possession of 01 kg of heroin as , 150g of heroin was recovered r that he admitted to have procured for further custody period of 05 months and 24 days Therefore, in view of the grave nature of the allegations, the petitioner Having heard learned counsel for the parties and after perusing hat huge quantity of contraband, falling within the ambit the commercial quantity, has been recovered in the present Heroin is one of the most destructive narcotic substances, with devastating effects on individuals and society. Unlike some other drugs, heroin MANISHA 2025.03.27 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticiy of this order/judgment CRM-M-14868 creates an immediate and powerful addiction, leading to severe physical and psychological dependence. Its abuse not only destroys the health and well being of users but also fuels organized crime, fosters violence, and burdens law enforcement agencies. Among the yo of potential, pushing them into a cycle of crime, unemployment, and social alienation. The drug’s impact is even more severe than other narcotics, as it rapidly deteriorates cognitive and motor functions, making rehabi challenging process. Given the grave consequences of heroin abuse and its role in societal decay, courts must take a strict stance against its trafficking and distribution. The recovery of 1 petitioner, with spread this poison in society, endangering countless lives. Granting bail in such cases would not only undermine the fight against drug abuse but also embolden those involved in this illegal trade the petitioner’s release on bail. 7. Thus, the present petition stands dismissed, being bereft of any merit. 8. Nothing observed hereinabove shall be construed as expression of opinion of this Court on merits of the case without being prejudiced by observations of this Court. March 24, 2025 manisha (i) (ii) 14868-2025 3 n immediate and powerful addiction, leading to severe physical and psychological dependence. Its abuse not only destroys the health and well being of users but also fuels organized crime, fosters violence, and burdens law enforcement agencies. Among the youth, heroin addiction leads to a loss of potential, pushing them into a cycle of crime, unemployment, and social alienation. The drug’s impact is even more severe than other narcotics, as it rapidly deteriorates cognitive and motor functions, making rehabi challenging process. Given the grave consequences of heroin abuse and its role in societal decay, courts must take a strict stance against its trafficking and distribution. The recovery of 150g of heroin petitioner, with an admitted intention to sell, indicates a clear purpose spread this poison in society, endangering countless lives. Granting bail in such cases would not only undermine the fight against drug abuse but also embolden those involved in this illegal trade. Hence, no case is made out for the petitioner’s release on bail. Thus, the present petition stands dismissed, being bereft of any Nothing observed hereinabove shall be construed as expression of opinion of this Court on merits of the case and the trial Court shall proceed without being prejudiced by observations of this Court. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR 5 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable n immediate and powerful addiction, leading to severe physical and psychological dependence. Its abuse not only destroys the health and well- being of users but also fuels organized crime, fosters violence, and burdens uth, heroin addiction leads to a loss of potential, pushing them into a cycle of crime, unemployment, and social alienation. The drug’s impact is even more severe than other narcotics, as it rapidly deteriorates cognitive and motor functions, making rehabilitation a challenging process. Given the grave consequences of heroin abuse and its role in societal decay, courts must take a strict stance against its trafficking of heroin at the instance of the an admitted intention to sell, indicates a clear purpose to spread this poison in society, endangering countless lives. Granting bail in such cases would not only undermine the fight against drug abuse but also . Hence, no case is made out for Thus, the present petition stands dismissed, being bereft of any Nothing observed hereinabove shall be construed as expression of and the trial Court shall proceed without being prejudiced by observations of this Court. HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No MANISHA 2025.03.27 18:17 I attest to the accuracy and authenticiy of this order/judgment