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-1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Decided on: 18.02.2026
…...Petitioner Versus
…...Respondent
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA
Present:
**** SUBHAS MEHLA, J. (Oral)
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6. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the present petitioner is in custody for the last more than 02 years and 01 month; trial will take sufficient time to conclude and no fruitful purpose would be served by keeping him in custody for any further period, as concession of bail cannot be denied just as a measure of punishment as culpability is to be decided by trial Court after appreciating evidence adduced by the parties, and it is a trite principle of SONIA PURI 2026.02.27 10:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
-3- criminal jurisprudence that bail is rule, jail is an exception, this Court deems it a fit case
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8. Therefore, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the instant petition is allowed. The petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on his furnishing requisite bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate/Chief Judicial Magistrate concerned. 9.
Nothing observed herein shall be construed as an opinion on the merits of the main case. (SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE 18.02.2026 Sonia Puri
Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO
Whether Reportable:
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