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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH

   Decided on: 27.04.2026
   …...Petitioner
Versus
  .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present: 







 


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7. Taking into consideration the facts & circumstances of the present case and the contentions raised by learned counsel for the parties and further without commenting on the merits of the case, the fact that the investigation has been completed & challan has been filed before the trial Court; out of 16 cited prosecution witnesses, none has been examined so far; the present petitioner has been in custody for a period of more than 08 months & 29 days; 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 criminal jurisprudence that bail is rule, jail is an exception, this Court deems it a fit case

 

 





 

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. SONIA PURI 2026.05.05 10:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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9. Nothing observed herein shall be construed as an opinion on the merits of the main case.
(SUBHAS MEHLA)
JUDGE
27.04.2026
Sonia Puri Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO
Whether Reportable: YES/NO SONIA PURI 2026.05.05 10:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document