CRM-M-3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Prabhdiyal Singh @ Nikka State of Punjab CORAM: HON'BLE MR. Present: SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE 1. has filed dated 28.11.2022, Section 25 Arms Act (Sections 201, 411 IPC & Sections 54, 59 of Arms Act added later on) District Patiala. 2. robbery in a bank. 3. single witness has been examined despite the charge having been filed on 20.09.2024. 39139-2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of decision : Prabhdiyal Singh @ Nikka Versus Punjab HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE Mr. Rahul Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Ajitpal Singh Mander, Addl. A.G., Punjab. **** SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE ( Oral ) The petitioner, who is in custody since this petition for grant of regular bail in FIR No. 28.11.2022, under Sections 392, 379 Section 25 Arms Act (Sections 201, 411 IPC & Sections 54, 59 of Arms Act added later on), registered at Police Station Patiala. The petitioner is alleged, along with co robbery in a bank. Learned counsel for the State informs that not even a single witness has been examined despite the charge been filed on 20.09.2024. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-39139-2024 (O&M) Date of decision : 29.08.2025 ….Petitioner ….Respondent JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE , Advocate, Ajitpal Singh Mander, Addl. A.G., Punjab. ( Oral ) The petitioner, who is in custody since 29.11.2022 petition for grant of regular bail in FIR No. 157 392, 379-A, 379-B of IPC and Section 25 Arms Act (Sections 201, 411 IPC & Sections 54, 59 of , registered at Police Station, Ghanaur, is alleged, along with co-accused, with Learned counsel for the State informs that not even a single witness has been examined despite the charge-sheet -1- (O&M) 08.2025 ….Petitioner ….Respondent JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE 29.11.2022, 157 B of IPC and Section 25 Arms Act (Sections 201, 411 IPC & Sections 54, 59 of Ghanaur, accused, with Learned counsel for the State informs that not even a sheet AJAY PRASHER 2025.09.03 10:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-39139-2024 -2- 4. There is some prejudice caused to the petitioner on account of prolonged undertrial custody, but the same gets outweighed by the gravity of the offence, as daring daylight robbery was committed by the petitioner along with other co- accused, in a bank. It would, thus, be essential for the safety and security of the main witnesses to be examined, before the request for bail is considered. 5. However, the petitioner is always free to approach the Court, if the trial is further delayed. With the aforesaid liberty, the petition stands dismissed. ( SHEEL NAGU ) CHIEF JUSTICE August 29, 2025 Ajay Prasher Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No AJAY PRASHER 2025.09.03 10:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document