CRM-M-36270-2026 (O & M) ::1:: (240) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-36270-2026 (O & M) Date of Decision: 13.07.2026 Devender @ Bhinda ... Petitioner Versus State of Haryana ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASJIT SINGH BEDI Present: Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Mr. T.P. Singh, Sr. DAG, Haryana. **** JASJIT SINGH BEDI, J. The prayer in the present petition under Section 483 BNSS is for the grant of regular bail in case bearing FIR No.276 dated 16.10.2024 under Sections 109(1) of BNS, 2023 (Section 307 of IPC), registered at Police Station Asauda, District Jhajjar, Haryana. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner contends that though the petitioner is the primary accused, the complainant Raj Singh and his son Ankit (victim) are not appearing to depose before the Trial Court. As the petitioner is in custody since 16.10.2024 but only 01 of the 14 prosecution witnesses has been examined so far, the Trial of the present case is not likely to be concluded anytime soon and therefore, he is entitled to the concession of bail. 3. The learned counsel for the State, on the other hand contends that the petitioner inflicted a knife blow on the person of Ankit. The allegations levelled do not entitle the petitioner to the concession as prayed for. He, VISHAL SETHI 2026.07.14 11:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-36270-2026 (O & M) ::2:: however, concedes that the petitioner is in custody since 16.10.2024 but only 01 of the 14 prosecution witnesses has been examined so far. 4. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties. 5. The veracity of the prosecution case against the petitioner shall be adjudicated upon during the course of the Trial. Admittedly, the petitioner is in custody since 16.10.2024 but only 01 of the 14 prosecution witnesses has been examined so far. Therefore, the Trial in the present case is not likely to be concluded anytime soon. In this situation, the further incarceration of the petitioner is not required. 6. Thus without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner-Devender @ Bhinda is ordered to be released on bail subject to his furnishing bail bonds and surety bonds to the satisfaction of learned CJM/Duty Magistrate, concerned. 7. The petition stands disposed of. (JASJIT SINGH BEDI) JUDGE July 13, 2026 vishal Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable :- Yes/No VISHAL SETHI 2026.07.14 11:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document