CRM-M-36716-2026 (O&M) 1 243 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-36716-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 14.07.2026 KULDEEP SINGH ... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ... RESPONDENT CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. M.S.Saini, 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.40 dated 03.03.2026 registered under Sections 22-29-61-85 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act at Police Station Mehtiana, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. 2. The case of the prosecution is that on 03.03.2026, while on patrolling duty, the police apprehended the petitioner with 70 intoxicating tablets. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. However, he submits that as the FSL report is pending in the instant case, the petitioner be granted interim bail till the presentation of challan along with the FSL report. 4. Notice of motion. JANKI BHATT 2026.07.15 15:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRM-M-36716-2026 (O&M) 2 5. Mr. Sandeep Kumar, D.A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the State and has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of 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 04 months and 09 days. 6. Keeping in view the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner and the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner is ordered to be released on interim bail till the presentation of challan and the FSL report, subject to his furnishing bail bonds/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Illaqa Magistrate/ Chief Judicial Magistrate/ Duty Magistrate concerned. 7. Nothing discussed hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. (H.S.GREWAL) 14.07.2026 JUDGE Janki Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No JANKI BHATT 2026.07.15 15:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh