CRM-M-32647-2026 (O&M) 1- 208 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-32647-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 09.07.2026 VIRENDER SINGH @ HARLA ...PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA ...RESPONDENT CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: None for the petitioner. Mr. Kshitij Bharati, AAG, Haryana. *** SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL J. 1. Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in FIR No.0026 dated 15.04.2026 under Section 21(b) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Police Station Nizampur, District Mahendergarh. This is the first petition for anticipatory bail. 2. While issuing notice of motion on 03.06.20206, following order was passed:- “Learned counsel for the petitioner has inter alia argued that on 15.04.2026, in the area of the police station in question, co-accused Deepak @ Vishal and Mohit of the petitioner were found in conscious possession of 12 grams of heroin contrary to the provisions of the NDPS Act; that on their arrest in the matter in question, they are alleged to have made a disclosure statement that the petitioner, in fact, had sold the alleged contraband to them; that the petitioner never sold the same to them and has been falsely named by them as well as the police SUMIT SINGLA 2026.07.09 19:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-32647-2026 (O&M) -2- in the case in question; that disclosure statement of co-accused made in police custody is always a weak type of evidence not sufficient for recording the conviction atleast; that no other case stands registered against the petitioner; that the petitioner is resident of District Mahendergarh in Haryana and is ready to join investigation with the concerned Investigating Officer; that both the co-accused of the petitioner have been granted concession of bail by the concerned Court. Notice of motion. Ms. Ambika Luthra, Addl.A.G., Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of the State of Haryana and seeks time to file a status report. At her request, adjourned to 09.07.2026 for the said purpose. However, without commenting anything upon merits of the FIR/matter in question but considering the arguments of the learned counsel for the petitioner and the totality of the facts/circumstances of the present case, the petitioner is directed to join investigation of the case/FIR in question with the concerned investigating officer within seven days from today. It is also ordered that in the event of his arrest in the FIR in question, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of such officer. However, on such bail, he shall comply with the term/s and condition/s contained in Section 480(3) and 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.” 3. Status report by way of affidavit of HPS, DSP, HQ, Narnaul, SUMIT SINGLA 2026.07.09 19:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-32647-2026 (O&M) -3- District Mahendergarh has been filed by State of Haryana, which is taken on record. On instructions from ASI Naresh Kumar, learned State counsel submits that petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. 4. Pursuant to order of this Court dated 03.06.2026, petitioner has joined investigation. Considering all relevant facts and circumstances, but without commenting on merits of the case, the petition is allowed and order dated 03.06.2026, granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. 5. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) 09.07.2026 JUDGE Sumit Singla Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGLA 2026.07.09 19:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document