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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
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Date of decision: 11.03.2026
Date of uploading: 11.03.2026
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CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Vishal Sharda, Advocate for Mr. Rhythem Bajaj, Advocate for the petitioner.
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Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner was initially arrested on 19.08.2025. 5
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has further argued that the main accused namely Varun Mittal (from whom money in question was recovered) has since been granted the concession of regular bail by the concerned Sessions Court at Ludhiana. 5
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has further contended that the petitioner has suffered incarceration for more than 6 months and is a man with clean antecedents. Thus, regular bail is prayed for. 4. 5
has vehemently opposed the present petition by arguing that the allegations raised are serious in nature and, hence, the petitioner does not deserve the concession of regular bail. 5
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5. I have heard counsel for the parties and have gone through the available records of the case. 6. It is not in dispute that the petitioner came to be arrested on 19.08.2025 whereinafter investigation was carried out and challan was presented on 17.10.2025. Total 19 prosecution witnesses have been cited and out of which only 1 has been examined partly.
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As per the custody certificate dated 10.03.2026 filed by the learned State counsel, the petitioner has suffered incarceration for 6 months & 14 days and is not shown to be involved in any other case/FIR.
Suffice to say, the further detention of the petitioner in custody is not required in the facts and circumstances of the case. NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.03.11 17:32 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh
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7. The petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate. However, in addition to conditions that may be imposed by the concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate, the petitioner shall remain bound by the following conditions:-
(i) The petitioner shall not mis-use the liberty granted. (ii) The petitioner shall not tamper with any evidence,
oral or documentary, during the trial. (iii) The petitioner shall not absent himself on any date
before the trial. (iv) The petitioner shall not commit any offence while
on bail. (v) The petitioner shall deposit his passport, if any, with
the trial Court.
(vi) The petitioner shall give his cell phone number to
the Investigating Officer/SHO of concerned Police
Station and shall not change his cell-phone number
without prior permission of the trial Court/Illaqa
Magistrate. (vii) The petitioner shall not in any manner try to delay
the trial. 8. In case of breach of any of the aforesaid conditions and those which may be imposed by concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate as directed hereinabove or upon showing any other sufficient cause, the State/complainant shall be at liberty to move cancellation of bail of the petitioner. 9. Ordered accordingly. 10. Nothing said hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.03.11 17:32 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh
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11. Since the main case has been decided, pending miscellaneous application, if any, shall also stands disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL)
JUDGE March 11, 2026 /
Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No
Whether reportable:
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