219 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM-M-16391-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision : 21.07.2026 Krishan Singh ....Petitioner VERSUS State of Punjab ....Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE N.S.SHEKHAWAT Present: Mr. Amrdeep Singh Mann, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Rana, Sr. DAG Punjab. . -.- N.S.SHEKHAWAT J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner has filed the instant petition under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. with a prayer to grant regular bail in case FIR No.0316 dated 26.11.2025 registered under Sections 22(b), 27(a) of NDPS Act and Section 223 of BNS (Section 188 IPC), Section 29 of NDPS Act added later on, at Police Station Lambi, District Sri Muktsar Sahib. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that as per case of the prosecution Manish Kumar and Sahil Kumar were arrested by the police, while they were carrying the contraband without any permit or licence. Learned counsel contends that the petitioner was neither present at the spot at the time of recovery nor had any connection or concern with the co- accused. He further submits that the petitioner is brother of Manish Kumar and Sahil Kumar and has been falsely involved due to his relation with the main accused in the present case. Even after his arrest on 04.12.2025, no recovery was effected from him. Moreover after his arrest, the challan has TRIPTI SAINI 2026.07.22 15:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-16391-2026 (O&M) -2- already been present against him. The case primarily based on the testimonies of the official respondents and there is no material to indicate that the petitioner may temper with the prosecution evidence. 3. On the other hand, learned State counsel has vehemently opposed the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioner on the ground that serious allegations have been levelled against the present petitioner and he does not deserve the concession of bail by this Court. However, learned State counsel submits that the petitioner is not involved in any other criminal case. 4. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the record with their assistance. 5. In the present case, it is not in dispute that almost similarly placed co-accused Vansh Kwatra, has already been granted the concession of bail by this Court on 22.04.2026 (Annexure P-3). The petitioner is stated to be in custody for the last more than 08 months and challan has already been present against him. Thus, the conclusion of the trial may take quite a long time and further custody of the petitioner will not serve any meaningful purpose. 6. Without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to his furnishing bail bonds/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate/Chief Judicial Magistrate, concerned. 7. Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. July 21, 2026 (N.S.SHEKHAWAT) tripti JUDGE Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No TRIPTI SAINI 2026.07.22 15:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document