CRM-M-29651-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 227 CRM-M-29651-2026 Date of decision : 07.07.2026 KARANDEEP SINGH ALIAS KARAN ... PETITIONER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB .. RESPONDENT CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. Kamal Narula, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl. A.G., Punjab. *** H.S. Grewal, J.(Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (erstwhile Section 439 Cr.P.C.) seeking regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.150 dated 25.10.2025 (Annexure P-1), under Sections 21(c)/61/85 of NDPS Act (Section 29 of the NDPS Act added later on), registered at Police Station Sadar Jalalabad, District Fazilka. 2. The case of the prosecution is that on the basis of secret information, co-accused Krishna Rani was apprehended from whom recovery of 1 kg 22 grams of heroin was effected. During the course of investigation, co- accused Krishna Rani suffered a disclosure statement, wherein she allegedly disclosed the involvement of the present petitioner in the commission of the offence to the effect that the alleged contraband had been supplied to her by the petitioner. SONIA GUGNANI 2026.07.07 17.11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-29651-2026 -2- 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner, however, submits that the petitioner was not named in the FIR and was arraigned as an accused only on the basis of disclosure statement of co-accused Krishna Rani. Besides the disclosure statement, there is no incriminating material qua the petitioner which would connect him with the alleged offence and no recovery has been effected from him. It is further submitted that the disclosure statement allegedly suffered by the co-accused during police custody is not admissible in evidence unless duly corroborated by independent material. He further submits that the petitioner is in custody for the last more than 08 months and 04 days. He, therefore, prays for release of the petitioner on regular bail as the trial is likely to take a long time as none of the prosecution witness has been examined so far. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl. A.G., Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the State and vehemently opposes the prayer for grant of regular bail to the petitioner. He has filed the custody certificate of the petitioner in Court, which is taken on record. As per the custody certificate, the petitioner is in custody for the last more than 08 months and 04 days. He, upon instructions, submits that none of the prosecution witness has been examined so far. 6. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the record. 7. After hearing the rival contentions of the learned counsel for the parties and keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case that apart SONIA GUGNANI 2026.07.07 17.11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-29651-2026 -3- from the disclosure statement, there is no other evidence to connect the petitioner with the recovery of alleged contraband; he is in custody for the last more than 08 months and 04 days and that the conclusion of trial is likely to take time as none of the prosecution witness has been examined so far, therefore, this Court deems it appropriate to grant the concession of regular bail to the petitioner during the pendency of the trial as the continuous detention of the petitioner would not serve the ends of justice. 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 bail bonds, surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court/Duty Magistrate/Chief Judicial Magistrate concerned. 9. However, it is made clear that in case the petitioner misuses the concession of bail, the State would be at liberty to seek cancellation of his bail. (H.S.GREWAL) July 07, 2026 JUDGE Sonia Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SONIA GUGNANI 2026.07.07 17.11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh