CRM-M-19052-2025 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 330 CRM-M-19052-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 23.04.2025 Pardeep Kumar @ Pradeep Kumar ...Petitioner Versus State of Haryana ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present:- Mr. Satnam Singh Gill, Advocate for the petitioner. ASI Pawan. MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) 1. The instant one is the second petition that has been filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case arising out of FIR No.125 dated 01.06.2024 registered under Sections 22-C and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 at Police Station Kalka, District Panchkula. The first petition, bearing number CRM-M-34400-2024, was dismissed by this Court on 08.01.2025. 2. On 22.04.2025, the following order was passed by this Court: “…Apart from making prayer for releasing the petitioner on regular bail, the petitioner has simultaneously been making prayer for grant of interim bail for a period of 08 weeks. It is submitted that the father of the petitioner has expired on 13.04.2025. Bhog MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.04.23 14:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-19052-2025 (O&M) -2- ceremony has to take place on 25.04.2025. Copy of certificate issued by the concerned Medical Officer has been placed on record. Let the factum of death of the father of the petitioner be verified by respondent-State and report in this regard be submitted on 23.04.2025.” 2. In pursuance of the aforementioned order, ASI Pawan Kumar is present in Court today and has placed on record a communication dated 22.04.2025, wherein it is submitted that the factum of death of the father of the petitioner has been found true and Bhog ceremony is scheduled to be held on 25.04.2025. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the present petition may be disposed of granting interim bail to the petitioner for a limited period so that he can attend the last rites of his deceased father. 4. In view of the position explained above, the present petition is disposed of at this stage. The petitioner is ordered to be released on interim bail till 05.05.2025, subject to his furnishing personal/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned. He shall surrender before the jail authorities on 06.05.2025 by 05:00 PM without fail. 23.04.2025 (MANISHA BATRA) Waseem Ansari Waseem Ansari Waseem Ansari Waseem Ansari JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.04.23 14:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document