236 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA JAGJEET SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS CORAM: HON’BLE MR. Present: Ms Mr. Nitesh Sharma, DAG, Punjab. HARPREET SINGH BRAR 1. This criminal writ petition has been filed under of Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus directing the official respondents to get release Varinder Singh from the illegal detention of 2. On 17.05.2025, the following order was passed : 226/227 of Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus directing release the detenue namely of respondent No.3. visit pointed out by the petitioner. In case the alleged detenue is found in illegal detention of his release forthwith. The on account by the Registry. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH JAGJEET SINGH V/S PUNJAB AND OTHERS HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR s. Pawandeep Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Nitesh Sharma, DAG, Punjab. **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) This criminal writ petition has been filed under Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus directing the official respondents to get release from the illegal detention of respondent No. 3. On 17.05.2025, the following order was passed : “This criminal writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus directing release the detenue namely Varinder Singh of respondent No.3. Notice of motion for 22.05.2025. Registry is directed to appoint a Warrant Officer, who shall visit the alleged placed of detention pointed out by the petitioner. In case the alleged detenue is found in illegal detention of respondent No. 3, the Warrant Officer shall ensure his release forthwith. The petitioner shall meet the requisite charges on account of fee and travelling expenses of Warrant Officer as fixed by the Registry. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRWP-5201-2025 Date of decision: 22.05.2025 ...PETITIONER ...RESPONDENTS HARPREET SINGH BRAR Advocate for the petitioner. This criminal writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus directing the official respondents to get released the detenue namely respondent No. 3. On 17.05.2025, the following order was passed : “This criminal writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of habeas corpus directing the official respondents to get Varinder Singh from the illegal detention .05.2025. Registry is directed to appoint a Warrant Officer, who shall and any other place, as may be pointed out by the petitioner. In case the alleged detenue is found in 3, the Warrant Officer shall ensure petitioner shall meet the requisite charges expenses of Warrant Officer as fixed MANISHA 2025.05.23 18:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticiy of this order/judgment CRWP-5201-2025 next date of hearing.” 3. In compliance of the aforesaid order Officer has been receiv Officer reached the concerned police station, the detenue in question was found present in the lock informed that the detenue was arrested on 17.05.2025 i No.112 dated 17.05.2025 registered under Sections 21(b)/61/85 of NDPS Act at Police Station Gobindgarh Mandi (Annexure R memo, recovery memo and general diary have been attached with the report of Warrant Officer 4. In view of the above, no further directions are required to be passed in the present petition and the same stands disposed of accordingly. May 22, 2025 manisha (i) (ii) 2025 2 Warrant Officer is directed to submit his report on or before the next date of hearing.” In compliance of the aforesaid order Officer has been received. A perusal thereof indicates that when the Warrant Officer reached the concerned police station, the detenue in question was found present in the lock-up. Upon inquiry by the Warrant Officer, he was informed that the detenue was arrested on 17.05.2025 i No.112 dated 17.05.2025 registered under Sections 21(b)/61/85 of NDPS Act at Police Station Gobindgarh Mandi (Annexure R memo, recovery memo and general diary have been attached with the report of Warrant Officer. In view of the above, no further directions are required to be passed in the present petition and the same stands disposed of accordingly. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable Warrant Officer is directed to submit his report on or before the In compliance of the aforesaid order, report of the Warrant ed. A perusal thereof indicates that when the Warrant Officer reached the concerned police station, the detenue in question was up. Upon inquiry by the Warrant Officer, he was informed that the detenue was arrested on 17.05.2025 in case bearing FIR No.112 dated 17.05.2025 registered under Sections 21(b)/61/85 of NDPS Act at Police Station Gobindgarh Mandi (Annexure R-1). Copies of the arrest memo, recovery memo and general diary have been attached with the report of In view of the above, no further directions are required to be passed in the present petition and the same stands disposed of accordingly. HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No MANISHA 2025.05.23 18:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticiy of this order/judgment