CRM-M-24833-2026 (O&M) 1 228 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-24833-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 13.07.2026 ANKUSH GUJJAR ... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA ... RESPONDENT CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. Rahul Chauhan, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vijay Kumar, AAG Haryana. 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.151 dated 10.05.2025 under Sections 109(1) of BNS (307 of IPC), 25(1- B)(a) of Arms Act at Police Station Naraingarh, District Ambala, Haryana. 2. The case of the prosecution is that on 10.05.2025, acting on secret information, the police constituted a raiding party to apprehend a suspected person allegedly roaming on a motorcycle with illegal arms. Upon noticing the police near Kala-Amb Road, the suspect attempted to flee and, when intercepted, allegedly opened fire at the police party, damaging the government vehicle. It is further alleged that despite warning shots fired by the police, the petitioner again fired at the police party, whereupon an SI fired at his leg in self-defence and to prevent his escape. The petitioner was thereafter apprehended, and the weapon allegedly used in the incident was recovered from the spot. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is JANKI BHATT 2026.07.14 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRM-M-24833-2026 (O&M) 2 innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submits that the petitioner is in custody for the last 01 year, 01 month and 25 days. He, thus, prays for grant of bail to the petitioner. 4. Learned State counsel 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 01 year, 01 month and 25 days. 5. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the record. 6. 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 01 year, 01 month and 25 days; 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. 7. 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. 8. Nothing discussed hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 9. 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-24833-2026 (O&M) 3 be open to the State to seek cancellation of his bail. 10. 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