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2026 DAILYLAW 31915 (PNJ)

PRABHIRAT SINGH @ PRABH AND OTHERS v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/39234/2026 · 2026-07-20

Manisha Batra

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CRM-M-39234 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (184 ) PRABHIRAT SINGH @ PRABH AND STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Ashish Nagar, Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. The 03.07.2026 passed by the SBS Nagar in case arising out of FIR No.143 dated 14.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 311, 351(3), 3(5) and 49 of 2023 (for short “BNS”) Mukandpur, SBS Nagar, forfeited to the State on account of bailable warrants have been issued 09.09.202 39234-2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision : 20.07.2026 PRABHIRAT SINGH @ PRABH AND OTHERS Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Ashish Nagar, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) The petitioners are seeking quashing of order dated passed by the Court of Learned Sessions Judge, NRI Court, SBS Nagar in case arising out of FIR No.143 dated 14.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 311, 351(3), 3(5) and 49 of 2023 (for short “BNS”) and Section 25 of Arms Act at Police Station Mukandpur, SBS Nagar, whereby their bail was cancelled and bonds were forfeited to the State on account of their non bailable warrants have been issued 09.09.2026. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CRM-M-39234-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 20.07.2026 OTHERS ... Petitioners ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Advocate for the petitioners Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab seeking quashing of order dated Court of Learned Sessions Judge, NRI Court, SBS Nagar in case arising out of FIR No.143 dated 14.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 311, 351(3), 3(5) and 49 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Section 25 of Arms Act at Police Station bail was cancelled and bonds were non-appearance. Now non- AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.21 15:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-39234 2. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioners that on 03.07.2026 all of them had proceedings before the Learned Trial Court. However, encountered unexpected and severe could not appear in time and present themselves only at 11:30 AM by which their bail had been cancelled. It is argued that they are regularly appearing before t proceedings before the Learned Trial Court and to abide by the terms and conditions to be imposed upon them. Their absence was not intentional at all. It is, therefore, argued that the petition deserv 3. Notice of motion. 4. Learned State counsel accepts notice of the petition on the asking of the Court and is ready to argue the matter. It is argued by learned State counsel that there is no illegality or infirmity in the impugned or and the same does not need any interference. It is thus, stressed that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. 5. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by the parties. 6. The bail of the petitioners was cancelled on 03.07.2026 on account of their non this Court finds no illegality or infirmity in the impugned order, however, 39234-2026 (O&M) (2) It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioners that on 03.07.2026 all of them had commenced journey together to attend the proceedings before the Learned Trial Court. However, encountered unexpected and severe traffic congestion could not appear in time and present themselves only at 11:30 AM by which their bail had been cancelled. It is argued that they are regularly appearing before the Learned Trial Court and they are ready to join the proceedings before the Learned Trial Court and to abide by the terms and conditions to be imposed upon them. Their absence was not intentional at all. It is, therefore, argued that the petition deserv Notice of motion. Learned State counsel accepts notice of the petition on the asking of the Court and is ready to argue the matter. It is argued by learned State counsel that there is no illegality or infirmity in the impugned or and the same does not need any interference. It is thus, stressed that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by the The bail of the petitioners was cancelled on 03.07.2026 on unt of their non-appearance before the Learned Trial Court. Though this Court finds no illegality or infirmity in the impugned order, however, It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioners that on journey together to attend the proceedings before the Learned Trial Court. However, while enroute, they traffic congestion due to which they could not appear in time and present themselves only at 11:30 AM by which their bail had been cancelled. It is argued that they are regularly he Learned Trial Court and they are ready to join the proceedings before the Learned Trial Court and to abide by the terms and conditions to be imposed upon them. Their absence was not intentional at all. It is, therefore, argued that the petition deserves to be allowed. Learned State counsel accepts notice of the petition on the asking of the Court and is ready to argue the matter. It is argued by learned State counsel that there is no illegality or infirmity in the impugned order and the same does not need any interference. It is thus, stressed that the This Court has heard the rival submissions made by the The bail of the petitioners was cancelled on 03.07.2026 on appearance before the Learned Trial Court. Though this Court finds no illegality or infirmity in the impugned order, however, AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.21 15:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-39234 keeping in view the fact that the petitioners had filed this petition at the very outset and they are ready to join the proceedings before the Learned Trial Court and imposed upon them by the Trial Court, the petition is disposed of by giving direction to the petitioner the date fixed before the Trial Court i.e. 09.09.2026 furnishing fresh personal as well as surety bonds to the satisfaction of Learned Trial Court, then their arrest shall remained stayed. 7. A copy of this order be sent to the Learned Trial Court. 20.07.2026 Amit Sharma 39234-2026 (O&M) (3) keeping in view the fact that the petitioners had filed this petition at the ry outset and they are ready to join the proceedings before the Learned Trial Court and are ready to abide by the terms and conditions to be imposed upon them by the Trial Court, the petition is disposed of by giving direction to the petitioners to surrender before the Trial Court the date fixed before the Trial Court i.e. 09.09.2026 furnishing fresh personal as well as surety bonds to the satisfaction of Learned Trial Court, they shall be admitted to bail by the Trial Court. then their arrest shall remained stayed. A copy of this order be sent to the Learned Trial Court. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No keeping in view the fact that the petitioners had filed this petition at the ry outset and they are ready to join the proceedings before the Learned are ready to abide by the terms and conditions to be imposed upon them by the Trial Court, the petition is disposed of by giving er before the Trial Court on or before the date fixed before the Trial Court i.e. 09.09.2026 and on doing so and furnishing fresh personal as well as surety bonds to the satisfaction of shall be admitted to bail by the Trial Court. Till A copy of this order be sent to the Learned Trial Court. (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.21 15:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.