CRM-M-16123-2025 1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 108 CRM-M-16123-2025 Date of decision: 25th March, 2025 Ajay Nath ...Petitioner Versus State of Haryana ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Abhinav Singla, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Sheenu Sura, Deputy Advocate General, Haryana. *** MANISHA BATRA, J (ORAL):- The instant petition has been filed for grant of interim regular bail from 27.03.2025 to 06.04.2025 for attending marriage of his younger brother in case arising out of FIR No. 057 dated 02.02.2025 registered under Section 21(C) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 (for short ‘NDPS’) at Police Station Sirsa City, District Sirsa. 2. It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case. He has no criminal antecedents. No recovery has been effected from the petitioner. The marriage of the real younger brother of the petitioner has been fixed for 31.03.2025 and the presence of petitioner is required for performing various rituals and ceremonies. Therefore, it is urged that the petition deserves to be allowed. 3. The respondent-State had been asked to verify the factum of marriage of the brother of the petitioner. Parveen Sharma 2025.03.26 17:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-16123-2025 2- 4. Learned Deputy Advocate General, Haryana on instructions has affirmed the fact that the ceremonies of marriage of the brother of the petitioner are to take place on the above mentioned dates. Though, it is submitted by learned State counsel that there are serious allegations against the petitioner and therefore, he does not deserve to be released on interim bail. 5. Keeping in view the prayer as made by the petitioner and being satisfied that marriage of his brother has been fixed for 31.03.2025, the petition is partly allowed, the petitioner is ordered to be admitted to interim bail for a period of 29.03.2025 to 04.04.2025, subject to his furnishing personal as well as surety bonds to the satisfaction of the concerned Illaqa/Duty Magistrate/Chief Judicial Magistrate. He will surrender back before the jail on 05.04.2025. 6. It is, however, clarified that the observations made hereinabove shall not be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 7. Since the main petition has been disposed of, pending application, if any, is rendered infructuous. [MANISHA BATRA] JUDGE 25th March, 2025 Parveen Sharma 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes / No 2. Whether reportable : Yes / No Parveen Sharma 2025.03.26 17:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document