CRM-M-39493 IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND 230 Simranjeet Singh @ Simra State of Punjab CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE Present:- MANISHA BATRA, J. 1. read with Section 528 period of registered under Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 2. petitioner has been booked and detained in the aforesaid FIR and is facing trial. The petitioner has originally filed this petition seeking grant of interim bail to take care of his ailing mother. petition, his mother has died on 26.07.2025 and her Bhog Ceremony is to be held on 06.08.2025. record photocopy of a card showing that the Bhog Ceremony is fixed for 06.08.2025. 3. State counsel has not disputed the factum of the death of petitioner’s mother 39493-2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Simranjeet Singh @ Simra Versus Punjab CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Bhupinder Ghai, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) This petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section read with Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 seeking period of six weeks in case arising out of registered under Sections 22C, 21 and 29 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 at Police Station Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been booked and detained in the aforesaid FIR and is facing The petitioner has originally filed this petition seeking grant of interim bail to take care of his ailing mother. However, during the pendency of the petition, his mother has died on 26.07.2025 and her Bhog Ceremony is to be held on 06.08.2025. In support of his claim, the petitioner has placed on record photocopy of a card showing that the Bhog Ceremony is fixed for 06.08.2025. Status report has been filed by the respondent State counsel has not disputed the factum of the death of petitioner’s mother IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-39493-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 02.08.2025 ...Petitioner Versus ...Respondent MANISHA BATRA Bhupinder Ghai, Advocate Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. This petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section seeking grant of interim bail for a arising out of FIR No. 103 dated 09.12.2023 and 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985 and Section Police Station City Morinda, District Rupnagar. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been booked and detained in the aforesaid FIR and is facing The petitioner has originally filed this petition seeking grant of interim However, during the pendency of the petition, his mother has died on 26.07.2025 and her Bhog Ceremony is to be In support of his claim, the petitioner has placed on record photocopy of a card showing that the Bhog Ceremony is fixed for Status report has been filed by the respondent-State. Learned State counsel has not disputed the factum of the death of petitioner’s mother -1- 2025 (O&M) 02.08.2025 ...Petitioner ...Respondent This petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 483 for a 09.12.2023, and Section City Morinda, District Rupnagar. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been booked and detained in the aforesaid FIR and is facing The petitioner has originally filed this petition seeking grant of interim However, during the pendency of the petition, his mother has died on 26.07.2025 and her Bhog Ceremony is to be In support of his claim, the petitioner has placed on record photocopy of a card showing that the Bhog Ceremony is fixed for Learned State counsel has not disputed the factum of the death of petitioner’s mother MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.08.02 14:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-39493 but has submitted that since the petitioner is involved in a number of cases, he may abscond and subjected to furnish adequate personal and surety bonds, in case he is granted concession of interim bail. 4. through the record ca 5. trial, while in custody. Bhog Ceremony is fixed for 06.08.2025. The petitioner, being son, has to perform the rituals. that no prejudice will be caused to the respondent case the petitioner is released on interim bail for a limited period in order to enable him to attend the 6. for the aforesaid purpose, ordered to be released on 18.08.2025 bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned. made clear that 18.08.2025 7. learned trial Court for intimation and compliance. 02.08.2025 Waseem Ansari Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 39493-2025 (O&M) but has submitted that since the petitioner is involved in a number of cases, he may abscond and in order to prevent the petitioner from fleeing, he may be subjected to furnish adequate personal and surety bonds, in case he is granted concession of interim bail. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have also gone through the record carefully. The petitioner has been booked in the aforesaid FIR and is facing trial, while in custody. Admittedly, his mother has died on 26.07.2025 and her Bhog Ceremony is fixed for 06.08.2025. The petitioner, being son, has to perform the rituals. In view thereof, this Court is of the considered opinion that no prejudice will be caused to the respondent case the petitioner is released on interim bail for a limited period in order to enable him to attend the said ceremony and perform other rituals. Accordingly, without going into the merits of the case and strictly for the aforesaid purpose, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on interim bail for 8.08.2025, subject to his furnishing person to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned. made clear that the petitioner shall surrender before the jail authorities 18.08.2025 by 05:00 PM. Let a copy of this order be sent to learned trial Court for intimation and compliance. 02.08.2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable but has submitted that since the petitioner is involved in a number of cases, he n order to prevent the petitioner from fleeing, he may be subjected to furnish adequate personal and surety bonds, in case he is granted I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have also gone The petitioner has been booked in the aforesaid FIR and is facing Admittedly, his mother has died on 26.07.2025 and her Bhog Ceremony is fixed for 06.08.2025. The petitioner, being son, has to In view thereof, this Court is of the considered opinion that no prejudice will be caused to the respondent-State or any other party in case the petitioner is released on interim bail for a limited period in order to and perform other rituals. without going into the merits of the case and strictly the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is for the period from 03.08.2025 personal bonds as well as two surety to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned. the petitioner shall surrender before the jail authorities Let a copy of this order be sent to Jail Superintendent and the learned trial Court for intimation and compliance. (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No -2- but has submitted that since the petitioner is involved in a number of cases, he n order to prevent the petitioner from fleeing, he may be subjected to furnish adequate personal and surety bonds, in case he is granted I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have also gone The petitioner has been booked in the aforesaid FIR and is facing Admittedly, his mother has died on 26.07.2025 and her Bhog Ceremony is fixed for 06.08.2025. The petitioner, being son, has to In view thereof, this Court is of the considered opinion State or any other party in case the petitioner is released on interim bail for a limited period in order to without going into the merits of the case and strictly the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is 03.08.2025 to al bonds as well as two surety It is the petitioner shall surrender before the jail authorities on Jail Superintendent and the MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2025.08.02 14:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document