CRM-M-20666 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (273) Harkirat Singh State of Haryana CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. Sections 120 District Ambala. 2. the petitioner’s long custody and the fact that he ought to be given an appropriate opportunity to lead his defence evidence, this Court vide order dated 15.09.2025, granted interim bail, which was further extended upto 17.02.2026. 21 prosecution witnesses, 19 witnesses have already been examined and 02 witnesses are yet to be examined, after which the petitioner shall lead his defence evidence. more than 04 years of custody and prays for grant of regular bail to the petitioner. 3. taken on record, according to which the petition is in custody for 04 years 20666-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Harkirat Singh Versus State of Haryana HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Rajesh Bansal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Akshita Chauhan, DAG, Haryana **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) This is the third petition filed by the petitioner regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 120-B, 304-B of IPC, registered at District Ambala. Learned counsel for the petitioner etitioner’s long custody and the fact that he ought to be given an appropriate opportunity to lead his defence evidence, this Court vide order dated 15.09.2025, granted interim bail, which was further extended upto 17.02.2026. Learned counsel for the petitioner 21 prosecution witnesses, 19 witnesses have already been examined and 02 witnesses are yet to be examined, after which the petitioner shall lead his defence evidence. It is further submitted that the petitioner has underg more than 04 years of custody and prays for grant of regular bail to the Learned counsel for the State filed custody certificate, which is taken on record, according to which the petition is in custody for 04 years -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-20666-2025 Date of Decision:- 17.02.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent ALOK JAIN Mr. Rajesh Bansal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Akshita Chauhan, DAG, Haryana. by the petitioner seeking grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 0052 dated 17.05.2021, under registered at Police Station Panjokhra, earned counsel for the petitioner submits that keeping in view etitioner’s long custody and the fact that he ought to be given an appropriate opportunity to lead his defence evidence, this Court vide order dated 15.09.2025, granted interim bail, which was further extended upto tioner further submits that out of 21 prosecution witnesses, 19 witnesses have already been examined and 02 witnesses are yet to be examined, after which the petitioner shall lead his It is further submitted that the petitioner has undergone more than 04 years of custody and prays for grant of regular bail to the Learned counsel for the State filed custody certificate, which is taken on record, according to which the petition is in custody for 04 years - 17.02.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent seeking grant of , under Police Station Panjokhra, submits that keeping in view etitioner’s long custody and the fact that he ought to be given an appropriate opportunity to lead his defence evidence, this Court vide order dated 15.09.2025, granted interim bail, which was further extended upto submits that out of 21 prosecution witnesses, 19 witnesses have already been examined and 02 witnesses are yet to be examined, after which the petitioner shall lead his one more than 04 years of custody and prays for grant of regular bail to the Learned counsel for the State filed custody certificate, which is taken on record, according to which the petition is in custody for 04 years MANJU 2026.02.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-20666 03 months and 26 da prosecution witnesses 19 witnesses have already been examined and the remaining two witnesses have been summoned for 4. the petitioner shall not procrastinate the trial and, as and when the prosecution appropriate steps in accordance with law. 5. coupled with th four years and all the material witnesses have been examined is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingl entitled to the concession of regular bail. 6. petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if not required in any other case on furnishi surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner shall, however, be released on the following conditions: i ii iii 20666-2025 03 months and 26 days and could not deny the fact that out of 21 prosecution witnesses 19 witnesses have already been examined and the remaining two witnesses have been summoned for At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner undertakes that tioner shall not procrastinate the trial and, as and when the witnesses appear, he shall cross appropriate steps in accordance with law. In light of the above and considering the entire factual matrix, coupled with the fact that the petitioner has been in custody for more than and all the material witnesses have been examined is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingl entitled to the concession of regular bail. Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if not required in any other case on furnishi surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner shall, however, be released on the following The petitioner shall declare his ordinary place of res the mobile number used by him. The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, he has to give an alternate number, which will be available in his absence. The petitioner will mark his presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to -2- ys and could not deny the fact that out of 21 prosecution witnesses 19 witnesses have already been examined and the remaining two witnesses have been summoned for 05.03.2026. earned counsel for the petitioner undertakes that tioner shall not procrastinate the trial and, as and when the witnesses appear, he shall cross-examine them and take In light of the above and considering the entire factual matrix, e fact that the petitioner has been in custody for more than and all the material witnesses have been examined, and the trial is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody. Accordingly, the petitioner is held Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if not required in any other case on furnishing bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner shall, however, be released on the following The petitioner shall declare his ordinary place of residence and the mobile number used by him. The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, he has to give an alternate number, which will The petitioner will mark his presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to - ys and could not deny the fact that out of 21 prosecution witnesses 19 witnesses have already been examined and the earned counsel for the petitioner undertakes that tioner shall not procrastinate the trial and, as and when the examine them and take In light of the above and considering the entire factual matrix, e fact that the petitioner has been in custody for more than , and the trial is likely to take considerable time, no useful purpose would be served by y, the petitioner is held Without commenting upon the merits of the case, the present petition stands allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail if ng bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner shall, however, be released on the following idence and The petitioner will not switch off his mobile and in case of any technical glitch, he has to give an alternate number, which will The petitioner will mark his presence before the SHO concerned, after every 15 days and in case the SHO refuses to MANJU 2026.02.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-20666 iv imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. 7. expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be considered as parity 8. be involved in any such activity again or is found to be procrastinating the trial, the State as well as the complainant shall be at libert move an appropriate application for cancellation of bail, detailing the circumstances and violation of the conditions of bail. 9. granted by the le any adjournment evidence. 10. February 17, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: 20666-2025 mark his presence, he is permitted to make an application before the Illaqa Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner will not leave the country permission of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of his passport also. However, in case the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he shall file an undertaking to the said effect before being released. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be considered as parity qua any other co-accused in any manner whatsoever. It is further made clear that, in case the petitioner is found to be involved in any such activity again or is found to be procrastinating the trial, the State as well as the complainant shall be at libert move an appropriate application for cancellation of bail, detailing the circumstances and violation of the conditions of bail. It is further directed that no unnecessary adjournments shall be by the learned Trial Court and shall adjournment, especially when the matter is at the stage of defence Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. February 17, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No -3- mark his presence, he is permitted to make an application before the Illaqa Magistrate, concerned. The petitioner will not leave the country without the prior permission of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of his passport also. However, in case the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he shall file an undertaking to the said ll abide by the terms and conditions as imposed in addition to Section 483 of BNSS, 2023. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be accused in any manner whatsoever. It is further made clear that, in case the petitioner is found to be involved in any such activity again or is found to be procrastinating the trial, the State as well as the complainant shall be at liberty to promptly move an appropriate application for cancellation of bail, detailing the circumstances and violation of the conditions of bail. no unnecessary adjournments shall be shall record the reasons for granting , especially when the matter is at the stage of defence Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE - mark his presence, he is permitted to make an application without the prior permission of the Court, for which he will submit the copy of his passport also. However, in case the petitioner does not possess a passport, then he shall file an undertaking to the said ll abide by the terms and conditions as However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case and this order shall not be It is further made clear that, in case the petitioner is found to be involved in any such activity again or is found to be procrastinating the y to promptly move an appropriate application for cancellation of bail, detailing the no unnecessary adjournments shall be for granting , especially when the matter is at the stage of defence MANJU 2026.02.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document