CRM-M-23400-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 231 CRM-M-23400-2025 Decided on :28.07.2025 Satnam Singh . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Rudresh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS, seeking regular bail in case FIR No.03 dated 11.01.2025, under Sections 124(1), 115(2), 351(3) of BNS, registered at Police Station Bajakhana, District Faridkot. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that Section 124(1) of BNS would not be applicable to the facts and circumstances of the present case, as no grievous injury was caused by the petitioner or sustained by the victim due to the hot oil present in the pan. It is submitted that three of the injuries have been classified as simple in nature, having been described as superficial burns. It is further submitted that one injury, measuring 2 cm × 0.1 cm, was found on the left frontal RASHMI 2025.07.28 19:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-23400-2025 2 region of the head, and it is only on the basis of this injury that 124(1) of BNS has been added in the case. 3. Learned counsel further submits that although charges were framed on 15.04.2025, the injured/complainant and the concerned doctor have already been examined. Learned counsel has also produced a copy of the injury sheet, from which it is noticed that the injured/complainant suffered a total of four injuries, which are reproduced below for reference: Sr. No. Injury Details Injury Number 1 Lacerated wound measuring 2cm x0.1 cm present over left frontal region of head. Fresh Bleed present. Advice NCCT head and Xray skul, surgery opinion 1 2 Reddish superficial burns mesuring 5 cm x 7 cm painful present over right side of chest and neck region. Advice surgery opinion needed 2 3 Reddish superficial burns measuring 3 cm x 1 cm present above left eyebrow. Painful in nature. Advice Surgery opinion needed. 3 4 Reddish Superficial burns measuring 6 cm x 4 cm present over dorsal aspect of left hand over wrist region. Advice surgery opinion needed. 4 Counsel also submits that petitioner has clean antecedents, as no previous criminal cases has ever been registered against him. Accordingly, petitioner prays for the grant of regular bail. RASHMI 2025.07.28 19:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-23400-2025 3 4. Learned State Counsel is not in a position to refute the contention, as noted above, that none of the injuries have been found to be dangerous to life or of a very serious nature. 5. Having considered the rival submissions and upon perusal of the record, this Court finds that, in view of the additional fact that the injured/complainant and the concerned doctor have already been examined, there is no substantial reason to detain the petitioner any longer . As the culmination of the trial is likely to take considerable time, the personal liberty of the petitioner cannot be curtailed indefinitely. In view of the totality of the circumstances, this Court finds merit in the petitioner’s prayer for bail and accordingly allows the petition. 6. Consequently, prayer made in the present petition is allowed. Petitioner is ordered to be released on bail, subject to his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court/ Chief Judicial Magistrate/Illaqa Magistrate/ Duty Magistrate concerned, if not required in any other case. 7. Any of the discussion done and recorded hereabove, shall not be construed as an expression of opinion on the facts of the case. Therefore, trial Court is expected to decide the case by taking an independent view, on the basis of evidence available on record, as expeditiously as possible in accordance with law. 8. It is further made clear that if, in future, the petitioner is found to be directly involved in similar activities, the prosecution would be at liberty to seek cancellation of bail. RASHMI 2025.07.28 19:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-23400-2025 4 9. Petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 28.07.2025 Rashmi Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No RASHMI 2025.07.28 19:35 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document