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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 217 *****
CRM-M No.20762 of 2026 Date of decision : 21.7.2026 Date of uploading : 21.7.2026
Sajan Singh @ Sajan
………….Petitioner Versus State of Punjab
…….Respondent
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL
Present: Mr. Ajay, Advocate, for the petitioner
Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab
--- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL)
1. Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.33 dated 23.4.2025, under Section 21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, registered at Police Station Chattiwind, Amritsar, the petitioner has preferred this 2nd petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail.
2. On 17.4.2026, the petitioner was afforded the concession of ad interim/anticipatory bail subject to his joining of investigation. The petitioner was again directed on 18.5.2026 and 29.5.2026 to join investigation. However, the petitioner has chosen not to join investigation till date. No reason much less any plausible reason, has been shown for the petitioner’s non-joining of investigation.
3. In view of the above, the petition in hand stands dismissed.
(SUMEET GOEL) 21.7.2026
JUDGE Ashwanii
Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No
Whether reportable:
Yes/No ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.21 18:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document