CRM-M No.20218 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 225 CRM-M No.20218 of 2026 Date of decision: 21.07.2026 Babaljit Singh @ Babal ... Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab ... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present:- Mr. Sumeet Singh Brar, Advocate, for the petitioner. Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab, for the respondent-State. ---- MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) seeking regular bail in the FIR mentioned below:- FIR No. Dated Police Station Sections 122 31.12.2024 Sadiq, District Faridkot, Punjab 22(c), 27 and 29 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (for short ‘NDPS Act’) 2. As per the allegations, on 31.12.2024, the petitioner was apprehended on the basis of suspicion and on conducting search, 450 MANJU 2026.07.21 13:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order /judgment Chandigarh CRM-M No.20218 of 2026 -2- tablets of Tramadol, 1740 tablets of Alprazolam brand Alprasafe, 550 tablets of Alprazolam make Calmpik, 4500 capsules of Pregabalin, 99 bottles of Codeine Phosphates Tiprolidine Hydrochloride cough syrup, 76 bottles of Codeine Phosphate and Triprolidine HCL syrup and 175 bottles of Codeine Phosphate and Tiprolidine Hydrochloride syrup were recovered from his conscious possession which were taken into custody by the police. On interrogation, the petitioner disclosed that he had brought the intoxicating substances from Delhi and used to supply the same further. On his disclosure, two persons were nominated as co- accused, one of whom had been arrested. Investigation now stands concluded. 3. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case. A false recovery has been planted upon him. Further incarceration of the petitioner would not serve any useful purpose. More so, he is a patient of renal colic and is suffering from severe pain. He needs specialized treatment which he is not getting while being in jail. It is, therefore, urged that the petition deserves to be allowed. 4. Per contra, learned State counsel has argued that keeping in view the gravity of the allegations as levelled against the petitioner, he does not deserve to be extended benefit of bail. He has also argued that the petitioner has undergone surgery at GGS Medical College, Faridkot and was discharged on 20.03.2026 in satisfactory condition. It is, MANJU 2026.07.21 13:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order /judgment Chandigarh CRM-M No.20218 of 2026 -3- therefore, argued that he does not deserve to be extended benefit of bail. 5. This Court has considered the rival submissions. 6. The petitioner is alleged to have been found in possession of commercial quantity of contraband/intoxicating substances. The rigors of Section 37 of NDPS Act are attracted in this case. The allegations against him are serious in nature. He is shown to have undergone a surgery. He has placed on record medical card which shows that the treating doctor has advised him to plan for removal of stent. However, there is nothing on record to suggest that he has not been provided proper treatment while being in jail. As such, on medical ground, no concession of bail deserves to be extended to the petitioner. Taking into consideration the gravity of the allegations as levelled against the petitioner, the quantum of sentence which the conviction may entail and the attendant facts and circumstances, this Court is of the considered opinion that there is no compelling ground to extend benefit of bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed. 7. It is, however, clarified that observations made hereinabove shall not be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. (MANISHA BATRA) 21.07.2026 JUDGE manju Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MANJU 2026.07.21 13:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order /judgment Chandigarh