CRM-M-20866-2025(O&M) 211 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-20866-2025 (O&M) Date of decision : 03.05.2025 Karamdeep Singh ...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU Present: Mr. Karan Singla, Advocate for Mr. N.S. Chahal, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. ***** 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.451 dated 22.10.2022, under Section 420 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short ‘IPC’) (Sections 120-B, 465, 467, 468 and 471 IPC added later on), registered at Police Station City Faridkot, District Faridkot. 2. Allegations are that petitioner along with co-accused in criminal conspiracy with each other duped de facto complainant-Gora Singh to the tune of Rs.11 lakh on the pretext of sending his two children abroad and also forged some documents. 3. Learned State counsel has produced custody certificate dated 02.05.2025, which is taken on record. Registry to tag the same at appropriate place. -1- HARISH KUMAR 2025.05.03 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-20866-2025(O&M) 4. Contends that the petitioner is in custody since 18.11.2024; after investigation, final report under Section 173 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short ‘Cr.P.C.’) was presented on 19.12.2024; but charges are yet to be considered. Also contends that matter has been amicably settled between the parties i.e. petitioner as well as de facto complainant at their own level. Lastly contends that co-accused- Jaswinder Singh and Sharanjeet Kaur with similar allegations have already been granted bail pending trial by this Court on 08.04.2025 in CRM-M-5476-2025 & CRM-M-5124-2025 (P-3 & P-4, respectively). 5. Above factual position is duly acknowledged by Learned State counsel. 6. Heard both sides and perused the paper-book. 7. It transpires that the matter has been amicably settled between the parties i.e. petitioner as well as de facto complainant at their own level. Also transpires that petitioner is in custody since 18.11.2024; final report under Section 173 Cr.P.C. was presented on 19.12.2024, but charges are yet to be considered; therefore, conclusion of trial may take sufficient long time. It is also not in dispute that co- accused-Jaswinder Singh and Sharanjeet Kaur with similar allegations have already been granted bail pending trial by this Court on 08.04.2025 in CRM-M-5476-2025 & CRM-M-5124-2025 (P-3 & P-4, respectively) and there is no challenge to the aforesaid orders till date by the State; thus, further incarceration of the petitioner would not serve any purpose. -2- HARISH KUMAR 2025.05.03 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-20866-2025(O&M) 8. 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. 9. Petitioner shall appear on each & every date of hearing and to fully co-operate with learned trial Court without seeking any unnecessary adjournment(s). 10. The above observations may not be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 11. It is clarified that in case there is recurrence or any misuse of concession of bail on the part of the petitioner, State would be at liberty to move an appropriate application for recalling of this order. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. 03.05.2025 (MAHABIR SINGH SINDHU) Harish Kumar JUDGE Whether speaking / reasoned : Yes No Whether Reportable : Yes No -3- HARISH KUMAR 2025.05.03 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document