CRM-M-40015-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH 146 CRM-M-40015-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 22.07.2026 CHANDAN KUMAR GOSAI @ CHANDAN ...Petitioner VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Mr. Aditya Anand, Advocate for the petitioner. **** SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Petitioner seeks quashing of orders dated 21.04.2026 and 08.07.2026 of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Amritsar in case No. SC-219- 2023 arising out of FIR No. 78 dated 19.06.2020 under Sections 307, 323, 341, 506, 34 Indian Penal Code and Section 25 of Arms Act, Police Station Majitha Road, District Amritsar. Vide impugned orders, petitioners’ bail was cancelled and bail/surety bonds were forfeited to the State. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner, who was facing trial in the aforementioned FIR, absented on 21.04.2026 when the case was at the stage of prosecution evidence. It was the first default, yet bail of the petitioner was cancelled and his bail, surety bonds were cancelled and forfeited. Order to summon the petitioner through non-bailable warrants was passed with notice to the surety. Learned counsel further submits that petitioner had no intention to evade the trial and his absence was on account of mis- AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.23 10:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-40015-2026 (O&M) -2- communication of date by his counsel. He further submits that petitioner was ready and willing to join the proceedings and some protection may be accorded to him. 3. Orders dated 21.04.2026 and 08.07.2026 perused. 4. Since, petitioner was absent from the court on 21.04.2026 and 08.07.2026 and there was no application seeking exemption from his personal appearance, learned Additional District & Sessions Judge, Amritsar, rightly proceeded to cancel his bail and forfeited the bail/surety bonds. However, petitioner’s intention to join the trial appears to be genuine and bona fide. He is accordingly directed to surrender before learned trial Court within 15 days and move an application for regular bail which learned trial Court shall decide expeditiously, on the same day. Till then, non-bailable warrants issued against the petitioner, shall be kept in abeyance. 5. Petition stands disposed of on the aforesaid terms. 6. Pending CRM(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JULY 22, 2026 JUDGE Ajay Goswami Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.23 10:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document