CRM-M-21274-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 218 CRM-M-21274-2026 Decided on : 06.07.2026 Jagtar Singh @ Lali . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present : Mr. Amarjeet Singh Prajapati, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Mr. Vinay Malhotra, DAG Punjab **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS, seeking grant of regular bail, in case, FIR No.0116 dated 05.11.2025, under Section 7(a) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Sections 318(4), 351(3) of BNS added later on) registered at Police Station Majitha Road, District Police Commissionerate Amritsar. 2. Petitioner is stated to be a Press Reporter, who received illegal gratification to the tune of Rs. 45,000/- to further pay it to the SHO and the doctor, for framing of stronger case against Surjeet Singh and his wife Harwinder Kaur (neighbourer of complainant). 3. The petitioner is inside jail only for the last period of 03 months and 20 days. An amount of Rs. 45,000/- was found transferred through banking channels/UPI. REENA 2026.07.08 10:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-21274-2026 4. No ground for bail is made out at this stage. However, the present petition is disposed of with the observation that after remaining inside jail for a period of six months, petitioner may file fresh bail petition. July 07, 2026 (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE reena Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No REENA 2026.07.08 10:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh