CRM-M-18938 of 2025 245 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-18938-2025 (O&M) Date of decision : 21.04.2025 Rajan ...Petitioner Versus State of Haryana ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU Present: Mr. Pardhuman Garg, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Ashok Sehrawat, DAG, Haryana assisted by Sub Inspector Inder Singh. **** MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU, J. Present petition has been filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short, ‘the BNSS’), for grant of bail pending trial to the petitioner in FIR No.0723 dated 26.10.2024, under Sections 126, 309(4) & 309(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNS’), registered at Police Station Sirsa City, District Sirsa. 2. Allegations are that petitioner along with co-accused intercepted de facto complainant by placing their motorcycles in front of his motorcycle; attacked upon him and looted his motorcycle. 3. Contends that petitioner is in custody since 22.01.2025; after investigation final report under Section 193 of BNS was presented on 21.03.2025, however, charges are yet to be considered. -1- DIWAKER GULATI 2025.04.22 12:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-18938 of 2025 4. Learned State counsel, on instructions, duly acknowledged the above factual position, but he opposed the prayer on the ground that allegations are very serious in nature. 5. Heard learned State counsel and perused the paper-book. 6. It transpires that is in custody since 22.01.2025; final report under Section 193 BNS was presented on 21.03.2025 and charges are yet to be considered; therefore, conclusion of trial is likely to take long time. Moreover, it is not the objection of State that in case, petitioner is released on bail, he shall influence the witnesses and/or hamper the course of trial, in any manner; thus, his further incarceration would not serve any purpose. 7. Consequently, present petition is allowed; petitioner shall be admitted to bail on furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of learned trial Court/Chief Judicial Magistrate/Duty Magistrate concerned. 8. Petitioner shall appear on each & every date of hearing and to fully co-operate with the learned trial Court without seeking any unnecessary adjournment(s). 9. The above observations may not be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 10. It is clarified that in case there is recurrence or any misuse of concession of bail on the part of the petitioner, State of Haryana would be at liberty to move an appropriate application for recalling of this order. -2- DIWAKER GULATI 2025.04.22 12:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-18938 of 2025 Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. 21.04.2025 (MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU) d.gulati JUDGE Whether speaking / reasoned : Yes No Whether Reportable : Yes No -3- DIWAKER GULATI 2025.04.22 12:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document