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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH

   Decided on: 25.03.2026
  …...Petitioner
Versus
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SUBHAS MEHLA, J. (Oral) CRM-9700-2026 Allowed as prayed for. CRM-9701-2026 Allowed as prayed for and Annexures P-5 & P-6 are taken on record, subject to all just exceptions. CRM-9702-2026 The present application has been filed seeking preponement of the main case which is fixed for hearing on 09.03.2026. Since the date of hearing of main case has already lapsed and the main case stands listed today, the present application is rendered infructuous, and present application is accordingly dismissed. SONIA PURI 2026.03.27 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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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 2026.03.27 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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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 and by imposing such conditions so as to secure the presence of the petitioner during the trial proceedings. 9. Nothing observed herein shall be construed as an opinion on the merits of the main case. (SUBHAS MEHLA)
JUDGE
25.03.2026
Sonia Puri Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO
Whether Reportable: YES/NO SONIA PURI 2026.03.27 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document