CRM-M-29135- IN THE H (148 KULDEEP SING STATE OF PUNJ CORAM: HON Present: Mr. K Ms. S Ms. R MANISHA BATR 1. The i Section 483 of Bh seeking grant of re registered under Substances Act (S at Police Station J alongwith the co of commercial qua 2. The p order dated 14.03 the trial, he absent -2026 (O&M) 1 THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB A CHANDIGARH 148) SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANIS Mr. Kulwinder Singh, Advocate and Ms. Srishti Shukla, Advocate for the p Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG **** BATRA, J. (ORAL) The instant one is the third petition Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanh nt of regular bail in case arising out o nder Sections 22 and 25 of Narco (Section 29 of NDPS Act and Sect tion Jhunir, District Mansa on the alle e co-accused Sawraj Singh was found ial quantity of contraband. The petitioner has been extended ben 14.03.2023 passed in CRM-M-29873 absented himself due to which his bai JAB AND HARYANA AT ARH CRM-M-29135-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 21.05.2026 ... Petitioner ...Respondent ANISHA BATRA e and or the petitioner DAG, Punjab etition filed by the petitioner under a Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) out of FIR No.18 dated 06.02.2021 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic d Section 473 of IPC added later on) he allegations that on 06.02.2021, he found to be in conscious possession ed benefit of bail by this Court vide 29873-2022. During the course of his bail was cancelled on 07.08.2025 M) 2026 oner dent nder SS”) 2021 ropic r on) he ssion vide se of 2025 AMIT SHARMA 2026.05.21 18:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-29135- and bonds were f him. He was arre then. Prayer made Trial Court vide or 3. It is a 07.08.2025 was n hearing. He is read be imposed upon therefore, argued t 4. Notic 5. Learn submitted that sin hence, the petition 6. This C for the parties at co 7. The however, on acc cancelled. Now h considerable time serve any useful p this Court is of th -2026 (O&M) 2 ere forfeited to the State. Warrants as arrested by the Police as on 30.01 r made for granting benefit of bail has vide order dated 07.05.2026. It is argued by learned counsel for the was not intentional but due to notin is ready to abide by all the terms and upon him. He will not misuse th gued that the petition deserves to be al Notice of motion. Learned State counsel has advance at since the petitioner has already m etition does not deserve to be allowed. This Court has heard the rival submis es at considerable length. The petitioner had previously bee n account of his non-appearance o Now he is in custody since 30.01.202 time to conclude. Further incarcerati seful purpose. Taking into considerat s of the considered opinion that the pe arrants of arrest were issued against 30.01.2026 and is in custody since ail has been declined by the Learned for the petitioner that his absence on noting down some wrong date of s and conditions for grant of bail to use the concession of bail. It is, o be allowed. ance notice of the petition and has ady misused the concession of bail, lowed. ubmissions made by learned counsel ly been extended benefit of bail, ance on 07.08.2025, his bail was .01.2026. The trial is likely to take rceration of the petitioner would not sideration the above discussed facts, the petition deserves to be allowed. ainst since rned e on te of ail to It is, has , unsel bail, was take d not facts, wed. AMIT SHARMA 2026.05.21 18:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-29135- Accordingly, the p on bail subject to amount each to Magistrate/Duty M 8. It is, be construed as an and shall not influ 9. Since any, is rendered in 21.05.2026 Amit Sharma -2026 (O&M) 3 , the petition is allowed and the petiti ject to his furnishing personal as wel to the satisfaction of the learne uty Magistrate concerned. It is, however, clarified that the obse d as an expression of opinion of this C t influence the outcome of the trial in a Since the main petition has been all ered infructuous. (MA Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes Whether reportable:- Yes/No e petitioner is ordered to be released as well as two surety bonds of like learned trial Court/Chief Judicial e observations made above shall not this Court on the merits of the case ial in any manner. allowed, pending application, if (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No ased like icial l not case n, if AMIT SHARMA 2026.05.21 18:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.