223 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-25355-2024 Date of decision: 28.07.2025 Vikas Dhaka ....Petitioner Versus State of Haryana ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Sunny Tyagi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Satbir Goripuria, DAG, Haryana. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) This second petition has been filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. seeking regular bail in case bearing FIR No.247 dated 19.07.2021 under Sections 302/201/34 of IPC registered at Police Station Murthal, District Sonipat (Haryana). Earlier petition was dismissed as withdrawn on 23.01.2024. Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that the petitioner is behind the bars since 24.08.2021 and till date only 08 prosecution witnesses have been examined. The delay in conclusion of the trial cannot be attributable to the petitioner as he is confined in custody. Learned counsel for the petitioner wishes to withdraw the present petition. Dismissed as withdrawn. Keeping in view the fact that the petitioner has suffered incarceration of almost 04 years, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Sonipat, is directed to ensure the presence of prosecution witnesses before the learned trial Court. Further, the learned trial Court is directed to take appropriate steps to ensure the presence of the prosecution witnesses. Neha 2025.07.30 18:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-25355-2024 -2- However, the petitioner would be at liberty to approach this Court again in case unnecessary delay is caused by the prosecution in conclusion of the trial. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 28.07.2025 Neha Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No Neha 2025.07.30 18:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document