CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----32204 32204 32204 32204---- 120 120 120 120 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Nehra Singh State of Haryana Date of Date of Date of Date of Decision Decision Decision Decision Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: Present: Present: Present: Present:- SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL seeking grant of regular bail to the petitioner 22.03.2026, registered for the off Prevention of Corruption Act, of Corruption Act 2. complainant, namely, been arrested in FIR No.629 dated 17.09.2025, registered under Sections 351(3), 316(2), 308(2) and 3(5) of the BNS at Police Station HTM, Hisar, wherein the investigation was being conducted by SI Neh herein). The complainant was granted bail in the said case on 20.03.2026. ----2026 2026 2026 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----32204 32204 32204 32204----2026 2026 2026 2026 Versus Haryana Decision Decision Decision Decision: : : : July 08 July 08 July 08 July 08, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: July 08 July 08 July 08 July 08, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Dr. Anmol Rattan Sidhu, Senior Advocate Mr. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Advocate Ms. Mahima Yashpal Singla, Senior DAG Haryana. ***** ***** ***** ***** SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL, , , , J. (ORAL) J. (ORAL) J. (ORAL) J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section grant of regular bail to the petitioner, registered for the offences punishable under Section Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Sections of Corruption Act added later on), at Police Station The gravamen of allegations against the petitioner complainant, namely, Som Nath, alleged that he and his cousin, Shubham, had been arrested in FIR No.629 dated 17.09.2025, registered under Sections 351(3), 316(2), 308(2) and 3(5) of the BNS at Police Station HTM, Hisar, wherein the investigation was being conducted by SI Neh . The complainant was granted bail in the said case on 20.03.2026. 1111 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 2026 2026 2026 2026 ….Petitioner …Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Advocate with , Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Mahima Yashpal Singla, Senior DAG Haryana. filed under Section 483 of the BNSS in case bearing FIR No.09 dated ences punishable under Section 7 of the (Sections 13(1)(b), 13(2) of the Prevention , at Police Station ACB Hisar. allegations against the petitioner is that the Som Nath, alleged that he and his cousin, Shubham, had been arrested in FIR No.629 dated 17.09.2025, registered under Sections 351(3), 316(2), 308(2) and 3(5) of the BNS at Police Station HTM, Hisar, wherein the investigation was being conducted by SI Nehra Singh (petitioner . The complainant was granted bail in the said case on 20.03.2026. It is 1111 ….Petitioner …Respondent 483 of the BNSS dated 7 of the 13(1)(b), 13(2) of the Prevention the Som Nath, alleged that he and his cousin, Shubham, had been arrested in FIR No.629 dated 17.09.2025, registered under Sections 351(3), 316(2), 308(2) and 3(5) of the BNS at Police Station HTM, Hisar, petitioner It is MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.08 16:49 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment 2222 CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----32204 32204 32204 32204----2026 2026 2026 2026 alleged that on 21.03.2026, SI Nehra Singh (petitioner herein) met the complainant at Police Station HTM, Hisar, and demanded a bribe of ₹10,000/- for facilitating the grant of bail to his cousin, Shubham. Subsequently, the demand was allegedly negotiated and settled at ₹7,000/-. Aggrieved by the illegal demand, the complainant approached the State Vigilance and Anti- Corruption Bureau and sought legal action against the accused. Acting upon the complaint, a raiding party was constituted on 22.03.2026. During the trap proceedings, the petitioner was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe amount of ₹7,000/- from the complainant in the presence of the members of the raiding party. The tainted currency notes amounting to ₹7,000/- were recovered from his possession, following which he was arrested. 3. Learned senior counsel for the petitioner has argued that the petitioner is in custody since 22.03.2026. Learned senior counsel has iterated that the petitioner has been falsely implicated into the FIR in question as he was the investigating the case against the complainant and his relative. Learned senior counsel has further urged that, in any case, upon culmination of investigation, challan already stands presented. Learned senior counsel has urged that the petitioner is suspended as of now. Learned senior counsel has argued that there is no tangible material coming forth to indicate that the petitioner is in a position to influence the prosecution witnesses. Thus, regular bail is prayed for. 4. Per contra, learned State counsel has opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner by arguing that there are direct/ serious allegations against the petitioner. Learned State counsel has submitted that the petitioner, who is a responsible public servant, has misused his position and indulged into corruption, which is menace is required to be strongly dealt with. Learned State MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.08 16:49 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment 3333 CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----32204 32204 32204 32204----2026 2026 2026 2026 counsel has further submitted that the prime witnesses are yet to be examined and, thus, the petitioner, who was earlier serving as Sub-Inspector, may influence the witnesses. On the strength of these submissions, dismissal of the petition in hand is entreated for. 5. I have heard counsel for the parties and have gone through the available records of the case. 6. The petitioner was arrested on 22.03.2026, whereinafter, the investigation was carried out and the challan qua petitioner has been presented on 13.05.2026. Total 29 prosecution witnesses have been cited and it is conceded case before this Court that none has been examined till date as charges are yet to be framed. It is, thus, indubitable that culmination of trial will take its own time. The rival contention raised at Bar give rise to debatable issues, which shall essentially be ratiocinated upon during the course of trial. This Court does not deem it appropriate to delve deep into these rival contentions, at this stage, lest it may prejudice the trial. Nothing tangible has been brought forward to indicate the likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or interfering with the prosecution evidence. 6.1. As per custody certificate dated 07.07.2026 filed by learned State counsel, the petitioner has already suffered incarceration for a period of 03 months and 15 days, & is not shown to be involved in any other FIR(s). Suffice to say, further detention of the petitioner as an undertrial is not warranted in the facts and circumstances of the case. 7. In view of above, the present petition is allowed allowed allowed allowed. Petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail, if not required in any other case, on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Ld. concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate. However, in addition to conditions that may be imposed by the MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.08 16:49 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment 4444 CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----32204 32204 32204 32204----2026 2026 2026 2026 concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate, the petitioner shall remain bound by the following conditions: (i) The petitioner shall not mis-use the liberty granted. (ii) The petitioner shall not tamper with any evidence, oral or documentary, during the trial. (iii) The petitioner shall not absent himself on any date before the trial. (iv) The petitioner shall not commit any offence while on bail. (v) The petitioner shall deposit his passport, if any, with the trial Court. (vi) The petitioner shall give his cellphone number to the Investigating Officer/SHO of concerned Police Station and shall not change his cell-phone number without prior permission of the trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate. (vii) The petitioner shall not in any manner try to delay the trial. 8. In case of breach of any of the aforesaid conditions and those which may be imposed by concerned CJM/Duty Magistrate as directed hereinabove or upon showing any other sufficient cause, the State/complainant shall be at liberty to move cancellation of bail of the petitioner. 9. Ordered accordingly. 10. Nothing said hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 11. Since the main case has been decided, pending miscellaneous application, if any, shall also stands disposed off. ((((SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL)))) JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE July 08 July 08 July 08 July 08, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.08 16:49 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment