CRM-M-54045- 113 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Vicky @ Vikas State of Haryana CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Mr. Kunal Dawar, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Vipul Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Tanuj Sharma, AAG Haryana. Rajesh Bhardwaj, J. (ORAL) 1. Present bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No. 109(1) of BNS and 25 of the Arms Act Faridabad. 2. Succinct registered on the basis of a complaint 15.02.2025 at about 4.30 pm, she was taking tuition and his son Chetan, aged 14 years and daughter Kashvi, aged son Chetan informed her that someone ha open the gate, where she found one young boy, who was wearing a black colour mask and white shirt. Then which she disclosed to him that he boy disclosed that he -2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM Date of Decision : VERSUS Haryana CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BHARDWAJ Mr. Kunal Dawar, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Vipul Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Tanuj Sharma, AAG Haryana. -.- Rajesh Bhardwaj, J. (ORAL) Present first petition has been filed praying for the grant of regular the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.44, 109(1) of BNS and 25 of the Arms Act, registered at Police Station Succinctly, the facts of the case are that registered on the basis of a complaint of Deepa Chauhan 15.02.2025 at about 4.30 pm, she was taking tuition and his son Chetan, aged 14 years and daughter Kashvi, aged 07 years were also with her. After some time, her son Chetan informed her that someone had come at the gate, on which she went to open the gate, where she found one young boy, who was wearing a black colour mask and white shirt. Then, the said young boy asked about her husband Vikas, on which she disclosed to him that he was not present in the house and on asking, disclosed that he was from Jaipur and his name -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-54045-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision : 07.05.2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent RAJESH BHARDWAJ Mr. Kunal Dawar, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Vipul Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Tanuj Sharma, AAG Haryana. petition has been filed praying for the grant of regular 44, dated 15.02.2025, under Section , registered at Police Station Sector ly, the facts of the case are that the present FIR has been of Deepa Chauhan. As per the allegations, on 15.02.2025 at about 4.30 pm, she was taking tuition and his son Chetan, aged 14 07 years were also with her. After some time, her come at the gate, on which she went to open the gate, where she found one young boy, who was wearing a black colour the said young boy asked about her husband Vikas, on not present in the house and on asking, from Jaipur and his name was Vikas. In the meantime, he petition has been filed praying for the grant of regular , under Sections Sector-8, he present FIR has been , on 15.02.2025 at about 4.30 pm, she was taking tuition and his son Chetan, aged 14 07 years were also with her. After some time, her come at the gate, on which she went to open the gate, where she found one young boy, who was wearing a black coloured the said young boy asked about her husband Vikas, on not present in the house and on asking, the Vikas. In the meantime, he TRIPTI SAINI 2026.05.08 17:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-54045- took out a gun from running inside her house, then the boy fired bullet shots which struck on her waist and another bullet struck on the leg of her daughter Kashvi. The young boy shouted that his name made to take legal action against accused. Thus, FIR was registered and investigation commenced. On completion of investigation, challan was presented and on framing of charges, the trial commenced. Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, regular bail. However, after hearing both the sides and finding no merit in the same, the learned Additional Sessions Judge, application filed by th aggrieved, the petitioner is before this Court praying for the grant of regular ba way of filing the present 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner has been implicated in t the FIR had been lodged on the statement of the complainant He submits that as per the allegations in the FIR assailant was in muffled face and thereafter he disclosed his own identity to the complainant, which is totally unbelievable. He submits that the husband of the complainant is 139, dated 26.10.2022, wherein brother He submits that on account of the same been framed in the presen petitioner is behind bars since the date of his arrest i.e. 15.02.2025. The complainant has already been examined. petitioner is involved in other cases, however, in some -2025 (O&M) out a gun from right side pocket and on seeing it, the complainant started running inside her house, then the boy fired bullet shots which struck on her waist and another bullet struck on the leg of her daughter Kashvi. The young boy shouted that his name was Vikas and he was from Mirja made to take legal action against accused. Thus, FIR was registered and investigation commenced. On completion of investigation, challan was presented and on framing of charges, the trial commenced. Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Faridabad regular bail. However, after hearing both the sides and finding no merit in the same, the learned Additional Sessions Judge, application filed by the petitioner vide order dated aggrieved, the petitioner is before this Court praying for the grant of regular ba way of filing the present petition. Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner been implicated in the present case in a clandestine manner the FIR had been lodged on the statement of the complainant He submits that as per the allegations in the FIR assailant was in muffled face and thereafter he disclosed his own identity to the complainant, which is totally He submits that the husband of the complainant is 139, dated 26.10.2022, wherein brother-in-law of the petitioner has been killed. He submits that on account of the same, as an act of vendata, the petitioner has been framed in the present case by the complainant. He contends that the petitioner is behind bars since the date of his arrest i.e. 15.02.2025. The complainant has already been examined. He further submits that though the petitioner is involved in other cases, however, in some -2- and on seeing it, the complainant started running inside her house, then the boy fired bullet shots which struck on her waist and another bullet struck on the leg of her daughter Kashvi. The young boy from Mirjapur. Hence, a request was made to take legal action against accused. Thus, FIR was registered and investigation commenced. On completion of investigation, challan was presented and on framing of charges, the trial commenced. The petitioner approached the Faridabad praying for the grant of regular bail. However, after hearing both the sides and finding no merit in the same, the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Faridabad declined the bail e petitioner vide order dated 11.09.2025. Hence being aggrieved, the petitioner is before this Court praying for the grant of regular bail by Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner in a clandestine manner. He contends that the FIR had been lodged on the statement of the complainant – Deepa Chauahn. He submits that as per the allegations in the FIR assailant was in muffled face and thereafter he disclosed his own identity to the complainant, which is totally He submits that the husband of the complainant is an accused in FIR law of the petitioner has been killed. as an act of vendata, the petitioner has t case by the complainant. He contends that the petitioner is behind bars since the date of his arrest i.e. 15.02.2025. The He further submits that though the petitioner is involved in other cases, however, in some cases he has been acquitted and on seeing it, the complainant started running inside her house, then the boy fired bullet shots which struck on her waist and another bullet struck on the leg of her daughter Kashvi. The young boy Hence, a request was made to take legal action against accused. Thus, FIR was registered and investigation commenced. On completion of investigation, challan was presented The petitioner approached the praying for the grant of regular bail. However, after hearing both the sides and finding no merit in the declined the bail . Hence being il by Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner . He contends that Deepa Chauahn. He submits that as per the allegations in the FIR assailant was in muffled face and thereafter he disclosed his own identity to the complainant, which is totally accused in FIR law of the petitioner has been killed. as an act of vendata, the petitioner has t case by the complainant. He contends that the petitioner is behind bars since the date of his arrest i.e. 15.02.2025. The He further submits that though the cases he has been acquitted TRIPTI SAINI 2026.05.08 17:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-54045- and in some cases, circumstances of the case, the petitioner deserves to be granted regular bail. 4. Per contra, l by counsel for the petitioner. identified by the complainant. She has been examined before the trial Court and she has duly supported the case of the prosecution. The petitioner is the main accused who has committed the offence under Section 109 BNS instructions, has submitted that out of total have been examined. He has produced custody certificate of the petitioner today in the Court, which is taken on 6. Heard. 7. After hearing counsel for the parties and perusing the record, it is deciphered that Chauhan. The counsel for the petitioner has vehemently contended petitioner has been implicated in the case as an act of vendata. Admittedly, husband of the complainant is the accused in FIR 139, dated 26.10.2022, wherein brother-in-law of the petitioner has been murdered. The Court would refrain from commenting anything on t the learned State counsel shows that the petitioner has already undergone custody of 01 year, 02 months on bail in 09 cases and acquitted in two cases complainant already 8. The veracity of the allegations would be assessed only after the conclusion of the trial and on parties before the trial -2025 (O&M) cases, he is on bail. He has submitted that in the overall facts circumstances of the case, the petitioner deserves to be granted regular bail. Per contra, learned State counsel has opposed the submissions by counsel for the petitioner. He has submitted that the petit by the complainant. She has been examined before the trial Court and she has duly supported the case of the prosecution. The petitioner is the main o has committed the offence under Section 109 BNS instructions, has submitted that out of total 18 p examined. He has produced custody certificate of the petitioner today in which is taken on record. Heard. After hearing counsel for the parties and perusing the record, it is that the FIR has been lodged on the statement of complainant Chauhan. The counsel for the petitioner has vehemently contended ner has been implicated in the case as an act of vendata. Admittedly, husband of the complainant is the accused in FIR 139, dated 26.10.2022, wherein law of the petitioner has been murdered. The Court would refrain from commenting anything on the merits of the case. the learned State counsel shows that the petitioner has already undergone custody , 02 months and 20 days and is involved in 11 other cases, however, he is on bail in 09 cases and acquitted in two cases already stands examined. The veracity of the allegations would be assessed only after the the trial and on the appreciation of evidence to be led by both the parties before the trial Court. This Court would refrain itself from commenting -3- He has submitted that in the overall facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner deserves to be granted regular bail. earned State counsel has opposed the submissions m He has submitted that the petitioner has been duly by the complainant. She has been examined before the trial Court and she has duly supported the case of the prosecution. The petitioner is the main o has committed the offence under Section 109 BNS. He, on prosecution witnesses, 01 witness examined. He has produced custody certificate of the petitioner today in After hearing counsel for the parties and perusing the record, it is FIR has been lodged on the statement of complainant – Deepa Chauhan. The counsel for the petitioner has vehemently contended that the ner has been implicated in the case as an act of vendata. Admittedly, husband of the complainant is the accused in FIR 139, dated 26.10.2022, wherein law of the petitioner has been murdered. The Court would refrain from he merits of the case. The custody certificate filed by the learned State counsel shows that the petitioner has already undergone custody involved in 11 other cases, however, he is on bail in 09 cases and acquitted in two cases. Material witness i.e. the The veracity of the allegations would be assessed only after the the appreciation of evidence to be led by both the Court. This Court would refrain itself from commenting and ade has been duly by the complainant. She has been examined before the trial Court and she has duly supported the case of the prosecution. The petitioner is the main He, on witnesses examined. He has produced custody certificate of the petitioner today in After hearing counsel for the parties and perusing the record, it is Deepa that the ner has been implicated in the case as an act of vendata. Admittedly, husband of the complainant is the accused in FIR 139, dated 26.10.2022, wherein law of the petitioner has been murdered. The Court would refrain from The custody certificate filed by the learned State counsel shows that the petitioner has already undergone custody involved in 11 other cases, however, he is Material witness i.e. the The veracity of the allegations would be assessed only after the the appreciation of evidence to be led by both the Court. This Court would refrain itself from commenting TRIPTI SAINI 2026.05.08 17:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-54045- anything on the merits of the case. time. Keeping in view the arguments rais record especially in view of the fact that the petitioner has returned the credited amount to the complainant and a compromise has been arrived at between the co accused and the complainant the petitioner succeeds in making out a case for grant of regular bail to the petitioner. 9. Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety of the concerned trial 10. Nothing said herein shall be treated as an expression of opinion on the merits of the cases. May 07, 2025 tripti Whether speaking/non Whether reportable -2025 (O&M) anything on the merits of the case. The trial of the case will take sufficient long time. Keeping in view the arguments raised by both the sides and perusing the especially in view of the fact that the petitioner has returned the credited amount to the complainant and a compromise has been arrived at between the co accused and the complainant, this Court is of the the petitioner succeeds in making out a case for grant of regular bail to the Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety of the concerned trial Court/Duty Magistrate. Nothing said herein shall be treated as an expression of opinion on the of the cases. Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No -4- The trial of the case will take sufficient long by both the sides and perusing the especially in view of the fact that the petitioner has returned the credited amount to the complainant and a compromise has been arrived at between the co , this Court is of the opinion that learned counsel the petitioner succeeds in making out a case for grant of regular bail to the Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is released on bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction Nothing said herein shall be treated as an expression of opinion on the (RAJESH BHARDWAJ) JUDGE speaking : Speaking : Yes/No The trial of the case will take sufficient long by both the sides and perusing the especially in view of the fact that the petitioner has returned the credited amount to the complainant and a compromise has been arrived at between the co- for the petitioner succeeds in making out a case for grant of regular bail to the Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is bonds to the satisfaction Nothing said herein shall be treated as an expression of opinion on the (RAJESH BHARDWAJ) TRIPTI SAINI 2026.05.08 17:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document