CRM-M-37124-2026 (O&M) 1 243 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-37124-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 15.07.2026 MONU ALIAS CHHOTA ... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA ... RESPONDENT CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. Prashant Lather, 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. 54 dated 20.01.2022, under Sections 302, 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1959 and under Section 25 & 27 of Arms Act, 1959 (Section 120B, 473, 201/34 IPC were added lateron) registered at Police Station Mahesh Nagar, District Ambala, Haryana. 2. The case of the prosecution is that the present FIR has been registered on the statement of complainant Subhash Rana @Monu, who alleged that on the day of the occurrence, when his brother Mohit Rana along with his friend had Vishal @ Bhola reached near DAV River School in his car, then 4-5 boys armed with pistols came out of an Eco Sport car and had fired several rounds from their pistols on them which resulted in their death. The role attributed the petitioner is that he is one of the conspirators involved in the commission of the offence. JANKI BHATT 2026.07.17 13:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRM-M-37124-2026 (O&M) 2 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submits that the petitioner is in custody for the last 03 years, 02 months and 02 days. He, thus, prays for grant of bail to the petitioner. 4. Notice of motion. 5. Mr. Vijay Kumar, AAG Haryana 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 03 years, 02 months and 02 days and out of total cited 70 prosecution witnesses, only 05 witnesses have been examined so far. 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 03 years, 02 months and 02 days and out of total cited 70 prosecution witnesses, only 05 witnesses have been examined so far and 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 has no option but 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 JANKI BHATT 2026.07.17 13:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRM-M-37124-2026 (O&M) 3 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 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) 15.07.2026 JUDGE Janki Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No JANKI BHATT 2026.07.17 13:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh