…..Petitioner Petitioner REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.08 05:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh will take a sufficiently long time to conclude and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. 5. Per contra, learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for bail while stating that investigation is still going on and if the petitioner is released on bail, he may try to interfere with the investigation and may also abscond. 6. I have considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties. 7. The petitioner is in custody since 20.05.2026. No recovery has to be made from him. He is not known to be a previous offender. There do not appear to be any chances of his interfering with the investigation. Presentation of challan and thereafter trial will take a sufficiently long time to conclude and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. 8. In view of the aforementioned facts and circumstances, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed. The petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Chief Judicial Magistrate/Duty Magistrate concerned. Rekha REKHA SHARMA 2026.07.08 05:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh