260 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-38798-2025 Date of Decision:28.07.2025 Yaseen @ Bhalwan …Petitioner vs. State of Punjab …Respondent Coram : Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.S.Shekhawat Present : Ms. Kamlesh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Ravneet Singh Joshi, DAG, Punjab. *** N.S.Shekhawat J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner has filed the second petition under Section 483 of B.N.S.S with a prayer to grant of regular bail to him in case FIR No. 109, dated 30.07.2023, registered under Section 22/29/61/85 of the NDPS Act and under Sections 25/54/59 of Arms Act, Police Station City-1, Malerkotla, District Malerkotla. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in the present case, the petitioner and Mohammad Zahid @ Aasif were apprehended by the police, while they were carrying 100 strips of intoxicating tablets and each strip containing 10 tablets. He further submits that the petitioner was arrested in the present case on 30.07.2023 and is in custody since then. Even challan has been presented against him. Similarly, placed co-accused Mohammad Zahid @ Aasif has already been granted the concession of bail by this Court on 15.07.2025 (Annexure P-2). 3. On the other hand, learned State counsel has vehemently opposed HITESH 2025.07.29 07:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh CRM-M-38798-2025 -2 the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 4. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record carefully. 5. The petitioner is in custody since 30.07.2023 and the quantity of alleged contraband is marginally above the “commercial quantity”. Even othewise, similarly placed co-accused Mohammad Zahid @ Aasif has already been granted the concession of bail by this Court on 15.07.2025 (Annexure P-2). 6. Without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed. The petitioner is ordered to be released on bail pending trial on his furnishing bail bonds and surety to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court/ Duty Magistrate/Chief Judicial Magistrate. (N.S.SHEKHAWAT) 28.07.2025 JUDGE hitesh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No HITESH 2025.07.29 07:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh