CRM-M-35308-2026 (O&M) 1 235 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-35308-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 09.07.2026 NEELAM ... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA ... RESPONDENT CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. Sanjeev Majra, Advocate for the petitioner. H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner is seeking regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) (Section 439 Cr.P.C.) in FIR No.48 dated 29.01.2026, registered at Police Station Sector - 29 Panipat, District Panipat, under Sections 109(1), 110, 115(2), 117(2), 126(2), 238(B), 333, 351(3), 3(5) of BNS (Erstwhile Sections 307, 308, 323, 325, 341, 201, 452, 506, 34 of IPC 2. The case of the prosecution is that petitioner along with the co- accused had entered into the house of the complainant and given injuries to the complainant and her family members with an intention to kill them. The injury attributed to the petitioner is alleged to have been caused with a stick. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submits that the petitioner is in custody for the last 03 months and 12 days and is not involved in any other case. He, thus, prays for grant of bail to the petitioner. 4. Notice of motion. 5. Mr. Vijay Kumar, AAG Haryana accepts notice on behalf of the State and Ms. Vatsal Raj, Advocate has filed power of attorney on behalf of the JANKI BHATT 2026.07.10 17:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRM-M-35308-2026 (O&M) 2 complainant and have vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of regular bail to the petitioner on the ground of gravity of allegations. Learned State counsel has filed the custody certificate in Court, which is taken on record. He further submits that as per the custody certificate, the petitioner is in custody for the last 03 months and 12 days. 6. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the record. 7. After hearing the rival contentions of the learned counsel for the parties and keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case that petitioner being female is in custody for the last 03 months and 12 days and is not involved in any other case and continuous detention of the petitioner would not serve the ends of justice, this Court deems it fit to grant the concession of regular bail to the petitioner during the pendency of the trial. Moreover, ‘bail is the rule and jail is the exception’. 8. Therefore, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the instant petition is allowed. The petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on her furnishing requisite bail bonds, surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate/Chief Judicial Magistrate concerned. 9. Nothing discussed hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 10. It is clarified that while on bail so granted through the instant order, if the petitioner is found indulging in any other criminal case, it shall be open to the State to seek cancellation of her bail. 11. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (H.S.GREWAL) 09.07.2026 JUDGE Janki Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No JANKI BHATT 2026.07.10 17:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh