CRM-M-18771-2026 (O&M) 1 225 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-18771-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 13.07.2026 MANPREET SINGH ALIAS HAPPY ... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ... RESPONDENT CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. J.S.Sandhu, 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.214, dated 26.11.2025, Under Section 304(2) and 3(5) of BNS 2023 and section 317 (2) of BNS added later on, (earlier sections 379, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414 and section 34 of IPC), registered at Police station Civil Lines District Amritsar, Punjab. 2. The case of the prosecution is that on 18.11.2025, while complainant Rakshita was walking in the street, petitioner along with the co- accused came on Activa and snatched gold chain from her neck. After apprehension of the petitioner, the Activa used in the offence and a broken part of the stolen chain were recovered from his possession on the basis of his disclosure statement. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further JANKI BHATT 2026.07.14 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRM-M-18771-2026 (O&M) 2 submits that the petitioner is in custody for the last 07 months and 07 days. He, thus, prays for grant of bail to the petitioner. 4. Notice of motion. 5. Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl. A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the State and has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of regular bail to the petitioner on the ground of gravity of allegations. He has filed the custody certificate in the Court today and the same is taken on record. He further submits that as per the custody certificate, the petitioner is in custody for the last 07 months and 07 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 the petitioner is in custody for the last 07 months and 07 days; the conclusion of trial is likely to take time, as such, 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. 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 his 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 JANKI BHATT 2026.07.14 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRM-M-18771-2026 (O&M) 3 be open to the State to seek cancellation of his bail. 11. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (H.S.GREWAL) 13.07.2026 JUDGE Janki Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No JANKI BHATT 2026.07.14 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh