CRM-M-16033-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 230 CRM-M-16033-2026 Decided on :21.07.2026 Gurjit Singh . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Harchand Singh Batth, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vinay Malhotra, DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking concession of regular bail in FIR No. 74 dated 26.12.2024, registered under Sections 21, 23(C), 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act, Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, and Section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station State Special Operation Cell, Amritsar. 2. As per the prosecution case, alleged recovery effected from the petitioner is 1400 grams of heroin. However, total recovery involved in the present case, which is subject matter of trial, is stated to be 1725 grams of Heroin, including the recovery allegedly effected from the other accused. Petitioner is in custody for a period of more than one year and six months. RASHMI 2026.07.22 11:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-16033-2026 2 3. Considering the aforesaid circumstances, petitioner could have been considered for the concession of regular bail at this stage. However, the antecedents of the petitioner cannot be ignored, as he is stated to be involved in the following cases: “(i) FIR No. 109 dated 02.07.2023, registered under Sections 307, 326, 325, 323, 324, 506, 148 and 149 IPC at Police Station Gharinda, wherein the petitioner is stated to be on bail; (ii) FIR No. 265 dated 17.12.2024, registered under Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 61(2) of the BNS and Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act and Sections 16, 17, 18 and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act at Police Station Islamabad, wherein the petitioner is not on bail; and (iii) FIR No. 4 dated 02.01.2026, registered under Sections 25, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act at Police Station Gharinda, wherein the petitioner is not on bail.” 4. Faced with the aforesaid situation and considering the antecedents of the petitioner, learned counsel for the petitioner does not wish to press the present petition at this stage. 5. Dismissed as not pressed. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to move a fresh application for bail, if the trial is not concluded and the petitioner continues to remain in custody upon completion of two years of incarceration. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 21.07.2026 Rashmi Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No RASHMI 2026.07.22 11:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document