1 CRM-M-31258-2026 (O&M) 221 THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-31258-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 06.07.2026 ABHISHEK @ VIKAS @ ANDA …Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB …Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal Present: Mr. Anupam Mathur, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sukhbeer Singh, DAG Punjab. *** SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL J. 1. Petitioner seeks regular bail in case arising out of FIR No. 94 dated 02.07.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 191(3), 190 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Police Station Anaj Mandi, Patiala. Offence under Sections 117(2), 118(2), 324(4) BNS were added in the FIR during investigation. This is the first petition for regular bail. 2. Case was registered on statement of Paramjit Singh who stated that on 01.07.2025, he alongwith his brother Sikander Singh and his friend Honey were going to Patiala Court for appearance and when they reached near Peer Di Dargah, Upkar Nagar, Patiala, one unknown black coloured car hit them from behind, as a result of which, they fell from their motorcycle. Raja Boxer, Harinder Singh, Sahil Negi, Harry, Vikas @ Aanda, Yash @ Bhola and 5-6 unknown persons surrounded them. Unknown persons, who came on a motorcyle, grabbed him from his arm and thereafter, Raja Boxer, Harinder Singh, Sahil Negi, Harry, Vikas @ Aanda and Yash @ AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.07 12:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 CRM-M-31258-2026 (O&M) Bhola gave kirpan blows on his head, nose, left arm, middle three fingers of right hand, right arm, right leg and right knee, as a result of which, he suffered a number of injuries. The unknown persons also caused injuries to him with fists blows. He cried for help, on which public started gathering and the assailants ran away from the spot. Thereafter, he was taken to the hospital for treatment. Accused were arrested and after completion of investigation, final report has been presented against the accused for trial. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner was innocent and had been falsely implicated in the case. No recovery was effected from the petitioner. Co-accused namely Gurwinder Singh @ Inder and Sahil Negi had since been allowed regular bail by this Court vide orders dated 06.11.2025 and 06.07.2026 and case against the petitioner is at par with the co-accused. Petitioner was in custody since 21.01.2026. The case was at initial stage and charges were yet to be framed. As such, petitioner, who has clean antecedents, deserved to be enlarged on regular bail. 4. Learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for regular bail arguing that petitioner was not at par with the co-accused Gurwinder Singh @ Inder, who had been allowed regular bail by this Court on the ground that he was not named in the FIR. Petitioner’s named figured in the FIR. Allegations against him were serious and considering his antecedents, he did not deserve to be enlarged on regular bail. 5. Investigation in the case is complete. Challan has been presented. All offences invoked against the petitioner are triable by the Court of Magistrate. Petitioner is behind bars since 21.01.2026. Charges are yet to be framed and trial may take long to conclude. Considering the all relevant facts and circumstances of the case, petition is allowed. Without a comment AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.07 12:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 3 CRM-M-31258-2026 (O&M) on merits of the case, petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail subject to his furnishing adequate bail and surety bonds to the satisfaction of trial Court/Duty Magistrate. 6. Pending CRM(s), if any, are also disposed of accordingly. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JUDGE 06.07.2026 Ajay Goswami Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.07 12:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document