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-1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Decided on: 20.04.2026
…...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 the fact that the present petitioner has been nominated on the basis of disclosure statement of co-accused Ravi who was apprehended at the spot; the co-accused namely, Ravi, has already been granted the concession of regular bail by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Karnal vide order dated 17.05.2024 (Annexure P-3); the present petitioner is in custody for last 08 months & 28 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 SONIA PURI 2026.04.24 11:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
-4- 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 20.04.2026 Sonia Puri
Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO
Whether Reportable:
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