CRM-M-21737-2026(O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 206 CRM-M-21737-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 17.07.2026 Balwinder Singh alias Bindi … Petitioner Versus State of Punjab … Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Himanshu Bansal, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. M.S. Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. *** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (ORAL) 1. Instant petition has been filed under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 439 Cr.P.C.), for grant of regular bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.15, dated 21.01.2026, under Sections 111, 111(2), 303(2) and 317(2) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding Sections 379, 411 IPC), registered at Police Station City Rampura, District Bathinda (Annexure P-1). 2. In paragraph 14 of the petition, the details of the other criminal cases registered against the petitioner, along with the status of the proceedings therein, have been mentioned, which read as under:- Sr. No. FIR No., date, U/s Police Station Status 1. 122, dated 30.11.2017, U/s 61 Punjab Excise Act City Rampura Acquitted 2. 113, dated 03.10.2019, U/s 21 NDPS City Rampura On bail 3. 12, dated 20.02.2019, U/s 21 NDPS Balainwali Acquitted RAJAN 2026.07.20 11:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-21737-2026(O&M) 2 4. 16, dated 11.02.2020, U/s 21/29 NDPS City Rampura Convicted for 1 month (undergone) 5. 54, dated 12.05.2020, U/s 21 NDPS City Rampura On bail 6. 63, dated 02.05.2021, U/s 21 NDPS Nathana Convicted for 10 years (Sentence suspended) 7. 262, dated 16.10.2021, U/s 52 A Prison Act Sadar Nabha Convicted for 1 year (undergone) 8. 559, dated 19.11.2021, U/s 21 NDPS City Barnala On bail 9. 175, dated 27.09.2025, U/s 21 NDPS City Rampura On bail 3. Since the petitioner is inside jail since 21.01.2026, and considering the antecedents referred to above, this Court is of the view that, at this stage, the petitioner does not deserve the concessional relief of bail. However, it shall be open for the petitioner to file a fresh bail application after remaining in custody for a period of one year, in case the trial has not concluded by then. 4. Petition stands disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. ( Sanjay Vashisth ) Judge 17.07.2026 Rajan Whether speaking / reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No RAJAN 2026.07.20 11:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document