CRM-M-38652-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-38652-2026 Rajinder Singh @ Sona ...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ...Respondent Sr. No. Particulars Details 1 The date when the judgment is reserved 22.07.2026 2 The date when the judgment is pronounced 23.07.2026 3 The date when the judgment is uploaded on the website 23.07.2026 4 Whether only operative part of the judgment is pronounced or full judgment is pronounced Full 5 The delay, if any, of the pronouncement of full judgment, and reasons thereof Not applicable CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Pankaj Kalia, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Roshandeep Singh, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. *** MANISHA BATRA, J :- The present petition has been filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) by the petitioner seeking grant of regular bail in case bearing FIR No. 87 dated 20.09.2021 registered under Sections 21 and 22 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (for short, ‘NDPS Act’) at Police Station Sarai Amant Khan, District Tarn Taran. PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.23 12:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-38652-2026 -2- 2. As per the allegations, the petitioner was found to be in conscious possession of 20 grams of heroin and 805 intoxicant pills on 20.09.2021 and was arrested. He was granted the benefit of bail vide order dated 24.11.2021. He absented himself on 23.01.2023. Proceedings under Section 82 Cr.P.C. were initiated against him and he was declared a proclaimed offender on 16.03.2024. He was arrested on 22.06.2025 and has been in custody since then. The prayer made by him for grant of bail was declined by the Court of the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Tarn Taran, vide order dated 19.01.2026. 3. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in the present case. He had been regularly appearing before the trial Court. He had fallen ill in January 2023 and, therefore, failed to appear on 16.01.2023. It is further argued that his absence was not intentional. He himself had surrendered before the Court. He is ready to abide by the terms and conditions that may be imposed upon him. It is, therefore, argued that he deserves to be released on bail. 4. Notice of motion. 5. Learned State counsel has advance notice of the petition and while placing on record the custody certificate, has argued that there are chances of the petitioner’s absconding again, if extended the benefit of bail. Therefore, it is urged that the petitioner does not deserve the concession of bail. PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.23 12:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-38652-2026 -3- 6. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned counsel for the parties at considerable length. 7. As per the custody certificate, the petitioner has now remained in custody for a period of 01 year, 03 months and 20 days. The trial is likely to take time. His further incarceration would not serve any fruitful purpose. Taking into consideration the above-discussed facts, this Court is of the considered opinion that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody anymore and he has made out a case for his release on bail. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court/Chief Judicial Magistrate/ Duty Magistrate concerned and on the following conditions:- (i) the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case or tamper with the evidence of the case in any manner whatsoever. (ii) he shall not leave the country under any circumstance without permission of the learned trial Court. (iii) he shall appear before the learned trial Court as and when directed. (iv) he shall provide his address where he would be residing after release and shall not change the same without informing the concerned IO/SHO. (v) the petitioner shall upon his release give his mobile phone number to concerned IO/SHO and PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.23 12:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-38652-2026 -4- shall keep his mobile phone switched on all times and shall also appear before the SHO/IO on the first Monday of every alternate month at 11:00 AM. 8. In the event of there being any FIR/complaint lodged against the petitioner, it shall be open to the respondent to seek redressal by filing an application seeking cancellation of bail. 9. It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing on the merits of the case. 10. Since the main petition has already been disposed of, pending application, if any, is rendered infructuous. [MANISHA BATRA] JUDGE 22nd July, 2026 Parveen Sharma 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes / No 2. Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.23 12:19 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document