CRM-M-13757 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (209) HARJINDER KUMAR @ BILLA @ JAWALA STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: M Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. The 483 of Bharatiya grant of regular bail in case arising out of FIR No. registered under Sections 22(c) and 29 of the Psychotropic Substances Act Nakodar, Jalandhar (Rural). 2. As per the allegations on 04.03.2025, the petitioner accused Sunny were apprehended, and recovery of 110 loose tablets of Etizolam, weighing The recovered tablets were taken into possession by the police. The petitioner and the co-accused were formally arrested. Investigation now stands completed. 13757-2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision HARJINDER KUMAR @ BILLA @ JAWALA Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. G.S. Bhinder, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) regular bail in case arising out of FIR No. registered under Sections 22(c) and 29 of the sychotropic Substances Act (for short “NDPS Act”) Nakodar, Jalandhar (Rural). As per the allegations on 04.03.2025, the petitioner accused Sunny were apprehended, and recovery of 110 loose tablets of Etizolam, weighing 11.6 grams, was effected from their conscious possession. The recovered tablets were taken into possession by the police. The petitioner accused were formally arrested. Investigation now stands IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-13757-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 03.09.2026 HARJINDER KUMAR @ BILLA @ JAWALA ... Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab filed by the petitioner under Section Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) for regular bail in case arising out of FIR No.19 dated 04.03.2025 registered under Sections 22(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and (for short “NDPS Act”) at Police Station City As per the allegations on 04.03.2025, the petitioner and co- accused Sunny were apprehended, and recovery of 110 loose tablets of 11.6 grams, was effected from their conscious possession. The recovered tablets were taken into possession by the police. The petitioner accused were formally arrested. Investigation now stands Section for 19 dated 04.03.2025 Narcotic Drugs and City - accused Sunny were apprehended, and recovery of 110 loose tablets of 11.6 grams, was effected from their conscious possession. The recovered tablets were taken into possession by the police. The petitioner accused were formally arrested. Investigation now stands AMIT SHARMA 2026.09.04 15:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-13757 3. It is argued by learned counsel for falsely implicated in this case. A false recovery has been planted upon him. He has undergone incarceration for a long period. The trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude, and his further incarceration will no useful purpose. It is, therefore, argued that he deserves to be released on bail. 4. Per contra against the petitioner are serious in nature. Commercial quantity of intoxicating tablets h the NDPS Act are attracted in this case. There is nothing on record to show that there would be any undue delay in conclusion of the trial. It is, therefore, stressed that the petition does not deserv 5. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned counsel for the parties at considerable length. 6. The petitioner is alleged to have been found in conscious possession of commercial quantity of tablets containing Etizolam salt. The trial has commenced. The antecedents of the petitioner are not clean, as he has been involved in three other cases, out of The allegations against him are serious in nature. The bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act is attracted in this case. Taking into consideration the above discussed facts and circumstances, he does not deserve to be extended the benefit of bail at this stage. Accordingly, the petition stands dismissed. 13757-2026 (O&M) 2 It is argued by learned counsel for falsely implicated in this case. A false recovery has been planted upon him. He has undergone incarceration for a long period. The trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude, and his further incarceration will no useful purpose. It is, therefore, argued that he deserves to be released on bail. Per contra, learned State counsel has argued that the allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. Commercial quantity of intoxicating tablets has been recovered from him. The rigors of Section 37 of the NDPS Act are attracted in this case. There is nothing on record to show that there would be any undue delay in conclusion of the trial. It is, therefore, stressed that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned counsel for the parties at considerable length. The petitioner is alleged to have been found in conscious possession of commercial quantity of tablets containing Etizolam salt. The trial has commenced. The antecedents of the petitioner are not clean, as he has been involved in three other cases, out of which two are of a similar nature. The allegations against him are serious in nature. The bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act is attracted in this case. Taking into consideration the above discussed facts and circumstances, this Court is of the he does not deserve to be extended the benefit of bail at this stage. Accordingly, the petition stands dismissed. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case. A false recovery has been planted upon him. He has undergone incarceration for a long period. The trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude, and his further incarceration will not serve any useful purpose. It is, therefore, argued that he deserves to be released on bail. , learned State counsel has argued that the allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. Commercial quantity of as been recovered from him. The rigors of Section 37 of the NDPS Act are attracted in this case. There is nothing on record to show that there would be any undue delay in conclusion of the trial. It is, therefore, e to be allowed. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned The petitioner is alleged to have been found in conscious possession of commercial quantity of tablets containing Etizolam salt. The trial has commenced. The antecedents of the petitioner are not clean, as he has which two are of a similar nature. The allegations against him are serious in nature. The bar under Section 37 of the NDPS Act is attracted in this case. Taking into consideration the above- this Court is of the considered opinion that he does not deserve to be extended the benefit of bail at this stage. the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case. A false recovery has been planted upon him. He has undergone incarceration for a long period. The trial is likely to take t serve any , learned State counsel has argued that the allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. Commercial quantity of as been recovered from him. The rigors of Section 37 of the NDPS Act are attracted in this case. There is nothing on record to show that there would be any undue delay in conclusion of the trial. It is, therefore, This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned The petitioner is alleged to have been found in conscious possession of commercial quantity of tablets containing Etizolam salt. The trial has commenced. The antecedents of the petitioner are not clean, as he has which two are of a similar nature. The allegations against him are serious in nature. The bar under Section 37 of - opinion that he does not deserve to be extended the benefit of bail at this stage. AMIT SHARMA 2026.09.04 15:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-13757 7. It is, however, clarified that the observations made above shall not be construed as an expression of opinion of this Court case and shall not influence the outcome of the trial in any manner. 8. Since the main petition has been if any, is rendered infructuous. 03.09.2026 Amit Sharma 13757-2026 (O&M) 3 It is, however, clarified that the observations made above shall not be construed as an expression of opinion of this Court case and shall not influence the outcome of the trial in any manner. Since the main petition has been if any, is rendered infructuous. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Whether reportable:- Yes/No It is, however, clarified that the observations made above shall not be construed as an expression of opinion of this Court on the merits of the case and shall not influence the outcome of the trial in any manner. dismissed, pending application, (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE - Yes/No It is, however, clarified that the observations made above shall on the merits of the pending application, AMIT SHARMA 2026.09.04 15:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.