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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH

   Decided on: 12.05.2026
 …...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, the rival contentions of the parties & without commenting upon the merits of the present case, this Court finds merit in the present petition on the following aspects: (I) the case of the present petitioner is on similar footing as that of co-accused who have already been granted concession of regular bail; (II) the petitioner is having clean & clear antecedents and is not involved in any criminal activities; (III) the petitioner has been in custody since 24.06.2025 i.e. for the last more than 10 months; (V) Trial is likely take sufficient time to conclude and as such, no fruitful purpose would be served by keeping him in custody for indefinite period 8. 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

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9. Therefore, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed. The petitioner is directed 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 2026.05.15 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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10. Nothing observed herein shall be construed as an opinion on the merits of the main case.
(SUBHAS MEHLA)
JUDGE
12.05.2026
Sonia Puri Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO
Whether Reportable: YES/NO

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