CRM-M- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 209 SACHIN ALIAS DANGI STATE OF CORAM: PRESENT: SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) 1. 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed here Name of Petitioner (s) Sachin alias Dangi, aged about -33053-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SACHIN ALIAS DANGI VS. STATE OF HARYANA CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Vikas Bishnoi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed here-under: Name of Petitioner FIR No. Date Section(s) alias Dangi, aged about 168 27.02.2025 20(b) (ii) A of NDPS Act and Section 42 of the - 1 – IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-33053-2025 Decided on : 15.09.2025 . . . PETITIONER . . . RESPONDENT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH , Advocate Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First under:- Section(s) Police Station District 20(b) (ii) A of NDPS Act and Section 42 of the Azad Nagar Hisar BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First District POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 24 years 2. “1. 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder: Name & age of Petitioner (s) Sachin alias Dangi, aged about 24 years 2. Sulpha was allegedly recovered during a search of the footwear he was wearing. This recovery took place while Sandeep was present at the jail gate, awaiting entry in connection with another case. Subsequently, on the basis of Sandeep’s disclosu name of another accused, namely Amit, surfaced with the allegation that he had supplied the said contraband to Sandeep. Consequently, Section 29 of the NDPS Act was invoked against Amit for alleged criminal conspiracy. -33053-2025 Prisons Act On 23.06.2025, following order was passed: Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder: Name & Petitioner FIR No. Date Section(s) Sachin Dangi, aged about 24 years 168 27.02.2025 20(b)(ii)A of NDPS Act and Section 42 of the Prisons Act Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that 26.87 grams of Sulpha was allegedly recovered from the possession of co during a search of the footwear he was wearing. This recovery took place while Sandeep was present at the jail gate, awaiting entry in connection with another case. Subsequently, on the basis of Sandeep’s disclosu name of another accused, namely Amit, surfaced with the allegation that he had supplied the said contraband to Sandeep. Consequently, Section 29 of the NDPS Act was invoked against Amit for alleged criminal conspiracy. - 2 – Prisons Act On 23.06.2025, following order was passed:- Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Section(s) Police Station District 20(b)(ii)A of NDPS Act and Section 42 of the Prisons Act Azad Nagar Hisar Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that 26.87 grams of from the possession of co-accused Sandeep during a search of the footwear he was wearing. This recovery took place while Sandeep was present at the jail gate, awaiting entry in connection with another case. Subsequently, on the basis of Sandeep’s disclosure statement, name of another accused, namely Amit, surfaced with the allegation that he had supplied the said contraband to Sandeep. Consequently, Section 29 of the NDPS Act was invoked against Amit for alleged criminal conspiracy. the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that 26.87 grams of accused Sandeep during a search of the footwear he was wearing. This recovery took place while Sandeep was present at the jail gate, awaiting entry in connection with re statement, name of another accused, namely Amit, surfaced with the allegation that he had supplied the said contraband to Sandeep. Consequently, Section 29 of POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- interim anticipatory bail to co passed in CRM 3. paragraph No.3 of the impugned order date submits that the police has now concocted a new version, alleging that the recovered Sulpha was intended to be supplied by accused Sandeep to the petitioner. Counsel argues that this allegation appears to be baseless and is founded solely on the disclosure statement of the co that such a statement, evidence, cannot conclusively establish the petitioner’s involvement or lead to his conviction. police, as reflected in the details of previous cases mentioned in paragraph No.10 of the petition. It is alleged that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case merely to inflate the number him. Since recovery of contraband has already been effected and no further recovery is required from the petitioner, custodial interrogation would serve no meaningful purpose. Thus, counsel for the petitioner prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4. 5. appearance on behalf of the respondent status report in the matter. 6. -33053-2025 Counsel further submits that this Court has already granted interim anticipatory bail to co-accused Amit, vide order dated 28.05.2025, passed in CRM-M-30307-2025 (Annexure P Learned counsel for the petitioner, while referring to paragraph No.3 of the impugned order date submits that the police has now concocted a new version, alleging that the recovered Sulpha was intended to be supplied by accused Sandeep to the petitioner. Counsel argues that this allegation appears to be baseless and is nded solely on the disclosure statement of the co that such a statement, without corroboration through any substantive evidence, cannot conclusively establish the petitioner’s involvement or lead to his conviction. It is further submitted that petitioner is already known to the police, as reflected in the details of previous cases mentioned in paragraph No.10 of the petition. It is alleged that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case merely to inflate the number him. Since recovery of contraband has already been effected and no further recovery is required from the petitioner, custodial interrogation would serve no meaningful purpose. Thus, counsel for the petitioner prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Notice of motion. On advance notice, Mr. Rajiv Sidhu, DAG, Haryana, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – status report in the matter. Adjourned to 15.09.2025. - 3 – that this Court has already granted accused Amit, vide order dated 28.05.2025, 2025 (Annexure P-2). Learned counsel for the petitioner, while referring to paragraph No.3 of the impugned order dated 06.06.2025 rejecting bail, submits that the police has now concocted a new version, alleging that the recovered Sulpha was intended to be supplied by accused Sandeep to the petitioner. Counsel argues that this allegation appears to be baseless and is nded solely on the disclosure statement of the co-accused. It is contended without corroboration through any substantive evidence, cannot conclusively establish the petitioner’s involvement or lead submitted that petitioner is already known to the police, as reflected in the details of previous cases mentioned in paragraph No.10 of the petition. It is alleged that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case merely to inflate the number of cases registered against him. Since recovery of contraband has already been effected and no further recovery is required from the petitioner, custodial interrogation would serve no meaningful purpose. Thus, counsel for the petitioner prays for grant of On advance notice, Mr. Rajiv Sidhu, DAG, Haryana, puts in – State, and seeks some time to file that this Court has already granted accused Amit, vide order dated 28.05.2025, Learned counsel for the petitioner, while referring to d 06.06.2025 rejecting bail, submits that the police has now concocted a new version, alleging that the recovered Sulpha was intended to be supplied by accused Sandeep to the petitioner. Counsel argues that this allegation appears to be baseless and is accused. It is contended without corroboration through any substantive evidence, cannot conclusively establish the petitioner’s involvement or lead submitted that petitioner is already known to the police, as reflected in the details of previous cases mentioned in paragraph No.10 of the petition. It is alleged that petitioner has been falsely implicated of cases registered against him. Since recovery of contraband has already been effected and no further recovery is required from the petitioner, custodial interrogation would serve no meaningful purpose. Thus, counsel for the petitioner prays for grant of On advance notice, Mr. Rajiv Sidhu, DAG, Haryana, puts in State, and seeks some time to file POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 7. investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad subject to his furnishing ba Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 8. passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. trial, petitioner 3. contends that in compliance of the order dated 23.06.2025, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. 4. averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on 02.07.2025, by t custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. -33053-2025 In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court Continuing his submissions, l contends that in compliance of the order dated 23.06.2025, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on 02.07.2025, by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Heard learned counsel for the parties. - 4 – In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, il bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not It is also directed that before leaving country any time during would seek prior permission of the Court”. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 23.06.2025, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the he petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of Heard learned counsel for the parties. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In interim bail, il bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not It is also directed that before leaving country any time during earned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 23.06.2025, passed by this operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the he petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 6. custodial inter 23.06.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. and when required to do so and a down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 7. September 15 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: -33053-2025 Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad 23.06.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of September 15, 2025 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No - 5 – Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and rogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 23.06.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as bide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and interim bail order dated 23.06.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as bide by all the terms and conditions laid (SANJAY VASHISTH) POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document