CRR-1545 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 181 FXXXX State of Haryana Date of decision: Date of Uploading : 0 CORAM: Present: SUMEET GOEL 1. to as ‘CCL’) has filed the present revisio dated 07.05.2026 passed by learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Yamuna Justice Board’) and the order dated 25.05.2026 passed by learned Sessions Judge, Yamuna Nagar. By way of impugned orders the prayer made on behalf of the CCL for grant of bail has been dismissed. 2. complainant Mamta Kumari, had gone to Hamida along with his friend Naitik on 28.11.2025. Subsequently, she injuries near Billa Juice Shop, Hamida. It present petitioner and co attacked Yaman and inflicted injuries upon him with an intention to kill 1545-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH V/s State of Haryana Date of decision: 07.07.2026 Date of Uploading : 08.07.2026 CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Namit Khurana, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gurmeet Singh, AAG Haryana. ***** SUMEET GOEL, J. (Oral) The petitioner, child-in-conflict to as ‘CCL’) has filed the present revisio dated 07.05.2026 passed by learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Yamuna Nagar at Jagadhri (hereinafter referred to as ‘Juvenile Justice Board’) and the order dated 25.05.2026 passed by learned Sessions , Yamuna Nagar. By way of impugned orders the prayer made on behalf of the CCL for grant of bail has been dismissed. As per the allegations, the FIR complainant Mamta Kumari, who alleged that had gone to Hamida along with his friend Naitik on 28.11.2025. Subsequently, she had received information injuries near Billa Juice Shop, Hamida. It present petitioner and co-accused Sameer, attacked Yaman and inflicted injuries upon him with an intention to kill 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRR-1545-2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Namit Khurana, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gurmeet Singh, AAG Haryana. conflict-with-law (hereinafter referred to as ‘CCL’) has filed the present revision petition challenging the order dated 07.05.2026 passed by learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice agar at Jagadhri (hereinafter referred to as ‘Juvenile Justice Board’) and the order dated 25.05.2026 passed by learned Sessions , Yamuna Nagar. By way of impugned orders the prayer made on behalf of the CCL for grant of bail has been dismissed. the FIR has been lodged by who alleged that her step-son namely Yaman had gone to Hamida along with his friend Naitik on 28.11.2025. information that Yaman had sustained injuries near Billa Juice Shop, Hamida. It has been further alleged that the accused Sameer, owing to previous enmity, attacked Yaman and inflicted injuries upon him with an intention to kill law (hereinafter referred n petition challenging the order dated 07.05.2026 passed by learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice agar at Jagadhri (hereinafter referred to as ‘Juvenile Justice Board’) and the order dated 25.05.2026 passed by learned Sessions , Yamuna Nagar. By way of impugned orders the prayer made on the Yaman had gone to Hamida along with his friend Naitik on 28.11.2025. that Yaman had sustained alleged that the owing to previous enmity, attacked Yaman and inflicted injuries upon him with an intention to kill AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.08 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR-1545 him. On these set of allegations, the FIR in question came to be registered. The petitioner, being a juvenile, was apprehended and 02.03.2026. 3. impugned orders passed by the Juvenile Justice Board as well as the appellate Court are contrary to the settled principles governing grant of bail to a child in conflict with law under Sect and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. that the petitioner has been falsely implicated and no recovery has been effected from him. stands completed and factual milieu Social Investigation Report does not contain any adverse remark against the petitioner and reflects t parental supervision and support are available. It that there is no material on record to indicate that petitioner him to any moral, physical or psychological danger. submitted that the petitioner is likely to take considerable time. cannot be a gro regarding any of the exceptions contemplated under Section 12 of the Act. Learned counsel also contends that the courts below have declined solely on the ground of gravity of the offenc in the case of a juvenile. 1545-2026 these set of allegations, the FIR in question came to be registered. e petitioner, being a juvenile, was apprehended and 2026. Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the impugned orders passed by the Juvenile Justice Board as well as the ppellate Court are contrary to the settled principles governing grant of bail to a child in conflict with law under Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Learned counsel has further iterated petitioner has been falsely implicated and no recovery has been effected from him. According to learned counsel, the stands completed and, therefore, further detention is not required milieu of the case in hand. It has been further contended that the Social Investigation Report does not contain any adverse remark against the petitioner and reflects that he belongs to a family environment where parental supervision and support are available. It that there is no material on record to indicate that petitioner would bring him into association with known crimin him to any moral, physical or psychological danger. submitted that the petitioner is in custody since 02.03.2026 and the inquiry is likely to take considerable time. Furthermore, m cannot be a ground to deny bail to a juvenile in the absence of satisfaction regarding any of the exceptions contemplated under Section 12 of the Act. Learned counsel also contends that the courts below have declined solely on the ground of gravity of the offenc in the case of a juvenile. According to the learned counsel, both the Courts 2 these set of allegations, the FIR in question came to be registered. e petitioner, being a juvenile, was apprehended and is in custody since Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the impugned orders passed by the Juvenile Justice Board as well as the ppellate Court are contrary to the settled principles governing grant of bail ion 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care Learned counsel has further iterated petitioner has been falsely implicated and no recovery has been According to learned counsel, the investigation already further detention is not required in the It has been further contended that the Social Investigation Report does not contain any adverse remark against the hat he belongs to a family environment where parental supervision and support are available. It has been further contended that there is no material on record to indicate that the release of the would bring him into association with known criminals or expose him to any moral, physical or psychological danger. It has been further in custody since 02.03.2026 and the inquiry Furthermore, mere gravity of allegations und to deny bail to a juvenile in the absence of satisfaction regarding any of the exceptions contemplated under Section 12 of the Act. Learned counsel also contends that the courts below have declined the bail solely on the ground of gravity of the offence which is impermissible in law According to the learned counsel, both the Courts these set of allegations, the FIR in question came to be registered. in custody since Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the impugned orders passed by the Juvenile Justice Board as well as the ppellate Court are contrary to the settled principles governing grant of bail ion 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care Learned counsel has further iterated petitioner has been falsely implicated and no recovery has been ready in the It has been further contended that the Social Investigation Report does not contain any adverse remark against the hat he belongs to a family environment where has been further contended of the als or expose further in custody since 02.03.2026 and the inquiry ere gravity of allegations und to deny bail to a juvenile in the absence of satisfaction regarding any of the exceptions contemplated under Section 12 of the Act. bail e which is impermissible in law According to the learned counsel, both the Courts AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.08 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR-1545 below have not appreciated the Social Information Report (SIR) in the right perspective and passed the impugned orders in a hasty manner without considering the settled principles of law. Learned counsel, while relying upon the statutory provisions of Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, has argued that the petitioner ought to have been released on regular On the strength of aside the impugned orders and for granting bail to the petitioner 4. instant petition by arguing that the allegations raised against the petitioner are serious in nature. Learned State counsel has iterated that the along with his co face of the vi collected during and shows the participation of the petitioner in the further contended that the manner in which the circumstances surrounding the incident show that the release of the petitioner may defeat the ends of justice relied upon the Social Investigation Report to submit that the petitioner was found to be in the company of delinquent peers of the allegations would not be in the interest of justice. for the dismissal 5. available records of the case. 1545-2026 below have not appreciated the Social Information Report (SIR) in the right perspective and passed the impugned orders in a hasty manner without nsidering the settled principles of law. Learned counsel, while relying upon the statutory provisions of Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, has argued that the petitioner ought to have been released on regular bail in the facts and circumstances of the case. the strength of these submissions, a aside the impugned orders and for granting bail to the petitioner Per contra, learned State counsel has opposed the gran instant petition by arguing that the allegations raised against the petitioner are serious in nature. Learned State counsel has iterated that the along with his co-accused, allegedly inflicted cutter injuries on the neck and face of the victim. It has been further contended collected during the course of investigation supports the prosecution version shows the participation of the petitioner in the further contended that the manner in which the circumstances surrounding the incident show that the release of the petitioner may defeat the ends of justice relied upon the Social Investigation Report to submit that the petitioner was ound to be in the company of delinquent peers of the allegations and the prima facie evidence would not be in the interest of justice. Accordingly, a prayer has been made dismissal of the instant petition. I have heard counsel for the parties and have gone through the available records of the case. 3 below have not appreciated the Social Information Report (SIR) in the right perspective and passed the impugned orders in a hasty manner without nsidering the settled principles of law. Learned counsel, while relying upon the statutory provisions of Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, has argued that the petitioner ought to bail in the facts and circumstances of the case. submissions, a prayer has been made for setting aside the impugned orders and for granting bail to the petitioner–juvenile. learned State counsel has opposed the grant of instant petition by arguing that the allegations raised against the petitioner are serious in nature. Learned State counsel has iterated that the petitioner, accused, allegedly inflicted cutter injuries on the neck and has been further contended that the CCTV footage investigation supports the prosecution version shows the participation of the petitioner in the occurrence. It has been further contended that the manner in which the offence was committed and the circumstances surrounding the incident show that the release of the petitioner may defeat the ends of justice. Learned State counsel has also relied upon the Social Investigation Report to submit that the petitioner was ound to be in the company of delinquent peers. In light of the seriousness evidence, the grant of bail at this stage Accordingly, a prayer has been made I have heard counsel for the parties and have gone through the below have not appreciated the Social Information Report (SIR) in the right perspective and passed the impugned orders in a hasty manner without nsidering the settled principles of law. Learned counsel, while relying upon the statutory provisions of Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, has argued that the petitioner ought to bail in the facts and circumstances of the case. prayer has been made for setting juvenile. t of instant petition by arguing that the allegations raised against the petitioner petitioner, accused, allegedly inflicted cutter injuries on the neck and that the CCTV footage investigation supports the prosecution version has been the offence was committed and the circumstances surrounding the incident show that the release of the Learned State counsel has also relied upon the Social Investigation Report to submit that the petitioner was In light of the seriousness the grant of bail at this stage Accordingly, a prayer has been made I have heard counsel for the parties and have gone through the AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.08 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR-1545 6. passed in 30.01.2024 1545-2026 It would be apposite to refer herein to a judgment of this Court passed in CRR-2876-2023 titled as Jatin vs. State of Haryana, 30.01.2024; relevant whereof reads as under: “10. As an epilogue to above discussion the principles of law that emerge are as follows: (I) Ordinarily, a CCL will be entitled to bail under Section 12 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protecti wherein: (i) There appears to be reasonable grounds that such release is likely to bring the CCL into association with any known criminal; or (ii) There appears to be reasonable grounds that release of such CCL may expose him/her to moral/physical/psychological danger; or (iii) Such release would defeat the ends of justice. For a Board to hold that a given case falls under above exceptions, the Board is required to rely upon tangible material to so hold and mere apprehension would not suffice to decline bail. (II) The gravity/seriousness of an offence shall by itself not be a reason for rejection of bail of a CCL unless it is shown that such release would defeat the “ends of justice.” For instance; wherein a CCL is alleged to be involved in a gruesome murder or a barbaric sexual assault or serious terrorist/anti national activity(s); the Board may be justified in declining such release since release would defeat the “ illustrative in nature as it neither desirable nor possible to exhaustively enumerate all such situations and each case is required to be considered by the Board in its own facts/circumstances. (III) The Board while considering a plea for bail and look into the SIR (Social Investigation Report) obtained in terms of Section 8 of 2015 Act as also the attending circumstances of the case in hand such as status of the family members of the CCL, the atmosphere around the ordinary residence of the CCL, educational background of the CCL as also his family members etc. These factors are only illustrative in nature as it is neither possible nor desirable to exhaustively enumerate such like factors. (IV) The Board, in case of rejecti exceptions contained in proviso to Section 12(1) of the 2015 Act, is bound 4 It would be apposite to refer herein to a judgment of this Court Jatin vs. State of Haryana, decided on relevant whereof reads as under:- As an epilogue to above discussion the principles of law that Ordinarily, a CCL will be entitled to bail under Section 12 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 except There appears to be reasonable grounds that such release is likely to bring the CCL into association with any known criminal; or There appears to be reasonable grounds that release of such CCL ose him/her to moral/physical/psychological danger; or Such release would defeat the ends of justice. For a Board to hold that a given case falls under above-said three exceptions, the Board is required to rely upon tangible material to so hold and mere apprehension would not suffice to decline bail. The gravity/seriousness of an offence shall by itself not be a reason for rejection of bail of a CCL unless it is shown that such release ” ; wherein a CCL is alleged to be involved in a gruesome murder or a barbaric sexual assault or serious terrorist/anti national activity(s); the Board may be justified in declining such release since release would defeat the “ends of justice”. These situations are illustrative in nature as it neither desirable nor possible to exhaustively enumerate all such situations and each case is required to be considered by the Board in its own facts/circumstances. The Board while considering a plea for bail by CCL, shall obtain and look into the SIR (Social Investigation Report) obtained in terms of Section 8 of 2015 Act as also the attending circumstances of the case in hand such as status of the family members of the CCL, the atmosphere residence of the CCL, educational background of the CCL as also his family members etc. These factors are only illustrative in nature as it is neither possible nor desirable to exhaustively enumerate The Board, in case of rejection of bail of CCL on the basis of exceptions contained in proviso to Section 12(1) of the 2015 Act, is bound It would be apposite to refer herein to a judgment of this Court decided on As an epilogue to above discussion the principles of law that Ordinarily, a CCL will be entitled to bail under Section 12 of The on of Children) Act, 2015 except There appears to be reasonable grounds that such release is likely There appears to be reasonable grounds that release of such CCL said three exceptions, the Board is required to rely upon tangible material to so hold The gravity/seriousness of an offence shall by itself not be a reason for rejection of bail of a CCL unless it is shown that such release ; wherein a CCL is alleged to be involved in a gruesome murder or a barbaric sexual assault or serious terrorist/anti- national activity(s); the Board may be justified in declining such release ions are illustrative in nature as it neither desirable nor possible to exhaustively enumerate all such situations and each case is required to be considered by CCL, shall obtain and look into the SIR (Social Investigation Report) obtained in terms of Section 8 of 2015 Act as also the attending circumstances of the case in hand such as status of the family members of the CCL, the atmosphere residence of the CCL, educational background of the CCL as also his family members etc. These factors are only illustrative in nature as it is neither possible nor desirable to exhaustively enumerate on of bail of CCL on the basis of exceptions contained in proviso to Section 12(1) of the 2015 Act, is bound AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.08 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR-1545 7. law. As per the material placed on record, his date of birth is the alleged occurrence took place on incident, the petitioner was aged and was below 18 years of age. therefore, his claim for bail is required to be examined in the light of Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of provision creates a statutory presumption in favour of release of a child on bail notwithstanding the nature of the offence alleged against him. Bail can be denied only if there exist reasonable grounds for believing that release o the child is likely to bring him into association with any known criminal or expose him to moral, physical or psychological danger or that his release would defeat the ends of justice. that the Courts below have allegations and the nature of injuries suffered by the victim. However, gravity of accusation by itself cannot constitute a valid ground for denying bail to a juvenile unless the case is shown to fall within one of exceptions contemplated under Section 12 of the Act. Social Investigation Report placed on record does not disclose any adverse family background or circumstance 1545-2026 to accord reasons and briefly give the circumstances that have led to such rejections. (V) An earnest effort ought to be made by the Board in expe decision of a plea for bail made on behalf of CCL and there should not be an inordinate delay in obtaining the SIR etc. since the matter pertaining to a CCL deserves to be dealt with exercising sensitivity, care and caution. It is not in dispute that the petitioner is a child in conflict with law. As per the material placed on record, his date of birth is the alleged occurrence took place on 28.11.2025 incident, the petitioner was aged about 14 and was below 18 years of age. The petitioner is admittedly a juvenile and, therefore, his claim for bail is required to be examined in the light of Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of provision creates a statutory presumption in favour of release of a child on bail notwithstanding the nature of the offence alleged against him. Bail can be denied only if there exist reasonable grounds for believing that release o the child is likely to bring him into association with any known criminal or expose him to moral, physical or psychological danger or that his release would defeat the ends of justice. A perusal of the impugned orders that the Courts below have been influenced by the seriousness of the allegations and the nature of injuries suffered by the victim. However, gravity of accusation by itself cannot constitute a valid ground for denying bail to a juvenile unless the case is shown to fall within one of exceptions contemplated under Section 12 of the Act. Social Investigation Report placed on record does not disclose any adverse family background or circumstance which suggest 5 to accord reasons and briefly give the circumstances that have led to such An earnest effort ought to be made by the Board in expeditious decision of a plea for bail made on behalf of CCL and there should not be an inordinate delay in obtaining the SIR etc. since the matter pertaining to a CCL deserves to be dealt with exercising sensitivity, care and caution. It is not in dispute that the petitioner is a child in conflict with law. As per the material placed on record, his date of birth is 20.12.2010 and 28.11.2025. Thus, on the date of the 14 years, 11 months and 08 days, The petitioner is admittedly a juvenile and, therefore, his claim for bail is required to be examined in the light of Section 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The provision creates a statutory presumption in favour of release of a child on bail notwithstanding the nature of the offence alleged against him. Bail can be denied only if there exist reasonable grounds for believing that release o the child is likely to bring him into association with any known criminal or expose him to moral, physical or psychological danger or that his release A perusal of the impugned orders reflects been influenced by the seriousness of the allegations and the nature of injuries suffered by the victim. However, gravity of accusation by itself cannot constitute a valid ground for denying bail to a juvenile unless the case is shown to fall within one of the statutory exceptions contemplated under Section 12 of the Act. Furthermore, t Social Investigation Report placed on record does not disclose any adverse which suggests that the petitioner, if to accord reasons and briefly give the circumstances that have led to such ditious decision of a plea for bail made on behalf of CCL and there should not be an inordinate delay in obtaining the SIR etc. since the matter pertaining to a CCL deserves to be dealt with exercising sensitivity, care and caution.” It is not in dispute that the petitioner is a child in conflict with and . Thus, on the date of the days, The petitioner is admittedly a juvenile and, therefore, his claim for bail is required to be examined in the light of Section Children) Act, 2015. The provision creates a statutory presumption in favour of release of a child on bail notwithstanding the nature of the offence alleged against him. Bail can be denied only if there exist reasonable grounds for believing that release of the child is likely to bring him into association with any known criminal or expose him to moral, physical or psychological danger or that his release reflects been influenced by the seriousness of the allegations and the nature of injuries suffered by the victim. However, gravity of accusation by itself cannot constitute a valid ground for denying the statutory Furthermore, the Social Investigation Report placed on record does not disclose any adverse that the petitioner, if AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.08 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR-1545 released, is likely to the report supervision. There is nothing in the report suggesting that his release would expose him to moral, physical or psychological danger. Investigation Report parents alongwith his siblings. The habit of CCL is playing indoor/outdoor games & is shown to harbour normal attitude towards his family members. As per the SIR, the reaso peer group influence. The CCL has not been used by any gang or adult or group of adult or has been used for drug peddling; the CCL has not been subjected to any form of abuse; CCL is not a victim of any o the CCL has never been involved in any kind of illegal activit the State has also not been able to point out any specific material demonstrating that release of the petitioner would defeat the ends of justice. The apprehensions ex are not supported by any concrete material. petitioner has remained in custody since 02.03.2026. Investigation stands completed and no further recovery is stated to be e the culmination of the trial/enquiry will take its own time. Furthermore, there is no tangible material available on record to indicate that there is likelihood of the CCL coming into association with any known criminal or him bein learned JJB, Yamuna Nagar at Jagadhri Yamuna Nagar appear to have rejected the bail of the CCL in question on the ground that the allegations are serious in nature an 1545-2026 released, is likely to come into association with known criminals. Rather, the report shows that the petitioner has family support and parental supervision. There is nothing in the report suggesting that his release would expose him to moral, physical or psychological danger. Investigation Report further reflects that parents alongwith his siblings. The habit of CCL is playing indoor/outdoor games & is shown to harbour normal attitude towards his family members. As per the SIR, the reason for involvement of CCL in the alleged offence is peer group influence. The CCL has not been used by any gang or adult or group of adult or has been used for drug peddling; the CCL has not been subjected to any form of abuse; CCL is not a victim of any o the CCL has never been involved in any kind of illegal activit he State has also not been able to point out any specific material demonstrating that release of the petitioner would defeat the ends of justice. The apprehensions expressed by the prosecution are general in nature and are not supported by any concrete material. petitioner has remained in custody since 02.03.2026. Investigation stands completed and no further recovery is stated to be e the culmination of the trial/enquiry will take its own time. Furthermore, there is no tangible material available on record to indicate that there is likelihood of the CCL coming into association with any known criminal or being exposed to any moral/physical/psychological danger. learned JJB, Yamuna Nagar at Jagadhri Yamuna Nagar appear to have rejected the bail of the CCL in question on the ground that the allegations are serious in nature an 6 come into association with known criminals. Rather, that the petitioner has family support and parental supervision. There is nothing in the report suggesting that his release would expose him to moral, physical or psychological danger. The Social reflects that the CCL was residing with his parents alongwith his siblings. The habit of CCL is playing indoor/outdoor games & is shown to harbour normal attitude towards his family members. n for involvement of CCL in the alleged offence is peer group influence. The CCL has not been used by any gang or adult or group of adult or has been used for drug peddling; the CCL has not been subjected to any form of abuse; CCL is not a victim of any offence & that the CCL has never been involved in any kind of illegal activity. Moreover, he State has also not been able to point out any specific material demonstrating that release of the petitioner would defeat the ends of justice. pressed by the prosecution are general in nature and are not supported by any concrete material. It is also not disputed that the petitioner has remained in custody since 02.03.2026. Investigation stands completed and no further recovery is stated to be effected from him. Thus, the culmination of the trial/enquiry will take its own time. Furthermore, there is no tangible material available on record to indicate that there is likelihood of the CCL coming into association with any known criminal or moral/physical/psychological danger. The learned JJB, Yamuna Nagar at Jagadhri as well as the Sessions Judge, Yamuna Nagar appear to have rejected the bail of the CCL in question on the ground that the allegations are serious in nature and if released on bail, come into association with known criminals. Rather, that the petitioner has family support and parental supervision. There is nothing in the report suggesting that his release would he Social CCL was residing with his parents alongwith his siblings. The habit of CCL is playing indoor/outdoor games & is shown to harbour normal attitude towards his family members. n for involvement of CCL in the alleged offence is peer group influence. The CCL has not been used by any gang or adult or group of adult or has been used for drug peddling; the CCL has not been ffence & that Moreover, he State has also not been able to point out any specific material demonstrating that release of the petitioner would defeat the ends of justice. pressed by the prosecution are general in nature and It is also not disputed that the petitioner has remained in custody since 02.03.2026. Investigation stands Thus, the culmination of the trial/enquiry will take its own time. Furthermore, there is no tangible material available on record to indicate that there is likelihood of the CCL coming into association with any known criminal or The the Sessions Judge, Yamuna Nagar appear to have rejected the bail of the CCL in question on d if released on bail, AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.08 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR-1545 he may be these findings appear to have been recorded on mere apprehension and without any material/basis on record. On the contrary, a perusal of the Social Information Re things especially the overall interest of the CCL that he is released on bail. The mere nature of the offence alleged to have been committed by the CCL does not make it a case calling for rejection of t ends of justice. Moreover, the CCL custody for a prolonged period is detrimental to the mental and emotional well being of the petitioner. Moreover, the affect his moral character; be rendered jobless forever. may lead to an unjust deprivation of the CCL final adjudication of guilt. This opinion, that in the facts and circumstances of the case in hand, the petitioner 8. impugned orders dated CCL is ordered bonds etc. to the satisfaction of concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate. shall be at liberty to impose such further condition(s) as deemed appropriate by him/her 9. which may be imposed by concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate as dire 1545-2026 be exposed to moral, physical or psychological danger. However, these findings appear to have been recorded on mere apprehension and without any material/basis on record. On the contrary, a perusal of the Social Information Report reflects that it would be in the fitness of the things especially the overall interest of the CCL that he is released on bail. The mere nature of the offence alleged to have been committed by the CCL does not make it a case calling for rejection of t ends of justice. Moreover, the CCL-petitioner is of tender age and being in custody for a prolonged period is detrimental to the mental and emotional well being of the petitioner. Moreover, the ct his moral character; jeopardize his career prospects and he may also rendered jobless forever. Furthermore, denying bail to the CCL may lead to an unjust deprivation of the CCL final adjudication of guilt. This Court is accordingly of the considered opinion, that in the facts and circumstances of the case in hand, the petitioner-CCL deserves to be enlarged on bail. Accordingly the present revision petition is allowed and impugned orders dated 07.05.2026 and 25.05.2026 ordered to be released on bail on bonds etc. to the satisfaction of concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate. It is further directed that such concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate be at liberty to impose such further condition(s) as deemed appropriate /her while releasing the petitioner-CCL on bail. In case of breach of any of the aforesaid conditions and those which may be imposed by concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate as dire 7 to moral, physical or psychological danger. However, these findings appear to have been recorded on mere apprehension and without any material/basis on record. On the contrary, a perusal of the port reflects that it would be in the fitness of the things especially the overall interest of the CCL that he is released on bail. The mere nature of the offence alleged to have been committed by the CCL does not make it a case calling for rejection of the bail so as to preserve the petitioner is of tender age and being in custody for a prolonged period is detrimental to the mental and emotional well being of the petitioner. Moreover, the continued incarceration may jeopardize his career prospects and he may also Furthermore, denying bail to the CCL-petitioner may lead to an unjust deprivation of the CCL-petitioner’s liberty without Court is accordingly of the considered opinion, that in the facts and circumstances of the case in hand, the CCL deserves to be enlarged on bail. present revision petition is allowed and 25.05.2026 are set-aside. Petitioner to be released on bail on his furnishing requisite bail/surety bonds etc. to the satisfaction of concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate. It is further directed that such concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate be at liberty to impose such further condition(s) as deemed appropriate CCL on bail. In case of breach of any of the aforesaid conditions and those which may be imposed by concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate as directed to moral, physical or psychological danger. However, these findings appear to have been recorded on mere apprehension and without any material/basis on record. On the contrary, a perusal of the port reflects that it would be in the fitness of the things especially the overall interest of the CCL that he is released on bail. The mere nature of the offence alleged to have been committed by the CCL he bail so as to preserve the petitioner is of tender age and being in custody for a prolonged period is detrimental to the mental and emotional continued incarceration may jeopardize his career prospects and he may also petitioner petitioner’s liberty without Court is accordingly of the considered opinion, that in the facts and circumstances of the case in hand, the present revision petition is allowed and etitioner- /surety It is further directed that such concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate be at liberty to impose such further condition(s) as deemed appropriate In case of breach of any of the aforesaid conditions and those cted AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.08 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRR-1545 hereinabove or upon showing any other sufficient cause, the State/complainant shall be at liberty to move cancellation of bail of the petitioner. 10. of opinion on the merits of the case. 11. application, if any, shall also stands disposed off. July 07, 202 Ajay 1545-2026 hereinabove or upon showing any other sufficient cause, the State/complainant shall be at liberty to move cancellation of bail of the petitioner. Nothing said hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. Since the main case has been decided, pending miscellaneous application, if any, shall also stands disposed off. 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 8 hereinabove or upon showing any other sufficient cause, the State/complainant shall be at liberty to move cancellation of bail of the Nothing said hereinabove shall be construed as an expression Since the main case has been decided, pending miscellaneous application, if any, shall also stands disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No hereinabove or upon showing any other sufficient cause, the State/complainant shall be at liberty to move cancellation of bail of the Nothing said hereinabove shall be construed as an expression Since the main case has been decided, pending miscellaneous AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.08 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document