CRM-M-25060-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 228 CRM-M-25060-2026 Date of Decision: 14.07.2026 MEETI RAM @ MITI ... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ... RESPONDENT CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. B.S. Bhalla, Advocate for the petitioner. H.S. Grewal, J.(Oral) 1. This petition has been filed for grant of regular bail under Section 483 of BNSS (erstwhile Section 439 Cr.P.C) in case FIR No. 75 dated 23.02.2026 under Section 21 of NDPS Act, 1985 registered at Police Station City South, District Moga. 2. The case of the prosecution is that on 23.02.2026, the petitioner was apprehended by the police party on the basis of suspicion. It is alleged that, upon noticing the police, the petitioner threw away a polythene bag. On checking the said polythene bag, it was found to contain 10 grams of heroin, which was subsequently taken into possession in accordance with law. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and has not committed any offence. He further submits that a false recovery has been planted upon the petitioner and mandatory provisions of NDPS Act has not been complied with. It is further submitted that the petitioner is in custody since the date of his arrest and the trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude. Therefore, the RENU RAWAT 2026.07.15 17.14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-25060-2026 -2- continued incarceration of the petitioner would serve no useful purpose, and he deserves to be enlarged on regular bail during the pendency of the trial. 4. Notice of motion. 5. Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl. Advocate General, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and vehemently opposes the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 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 04 months and 16 days and is involved in 28 another criminal cases. 6. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the record. 7. After hearing the rival submissions made by 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 04 months and 16 days; that the recovery allegedly effected from the petitioner is of a non-commercial quantity; and that the trial has yet to commence and is likely to take considerable time to conclude, this Court is of the considered view that the continued incarceration of the petitioner would serve no useful purpose. Accordingly, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the petitioner deserves to be enlarged on regular bail 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/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned. RENU RAWAT 2026.07.15 17.14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-25060-2026 -3- 9. Nothing discussed hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 10. It is clarified that if, while on bail so granted through the instant order, the petitioner is found indulged in any other criminal case/activity, it shall be open to the State to seek cancellation of his bail. 14.07.2026 (H.S.GREWAL) renu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.07.15 17.14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh