IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (217) CRM-M-25913-2026 Date of Decision: 27.07.2026 Iqbal Singh --Petitioner Versus State of Punjab --Respondent CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH. Present:- Mr. Munish Garg, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. M.S. Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. *** SANJAY VASHISTH.J (Oral) 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name of petitioner FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District Iqbal Singh, aged about 25 years 0126 21.03.2026 22 of NDPS Act (Section 29 NDPS Act added later on) City Barnala Barnala 2. Status report by way of affidavit of Rajinderpal Singh, PPS, Dy.S.P., Barnala, has been filed in Court today. Same is taken on record and a copy has been supplied to learned counsel for the petitioner. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that FIR in the present case was registered against the accused, namely, Amandeep Singh @ Vicky, Karanjot, and Jazzy. Upon noticing the police party, the said accused persons became perplexed and threw away a polythene bag. Search LUCKY 2026.07.29 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh CRM-M-25913-2026 -2- of the said polythene bag allegedly thrown by them led to the recovery of 60 loose intoxicant tablets and 35 strips of intoxicant capsules labelled “Signore” (Pregabalin Capsules IP 300 mg), each strip containing 15 capsules, totaling 525 capsules. Thereafter, all the accused persons were arrested. 3. Cousnel for the petitioner submits that name of the present petitioner has surfaced in the case solely on the basis of disclosure statement made by the co-accused, wherein petitioner has been alleged to be the supplier of the recovered contraband. On 07.05.2026, following order was passed:- “1. xxx 2. Before effecting any recovery, FIR in the present case was registered against the accused, namely, Amandeep Singh @ Vicky, Karanjot, and Jazzy. Upon noticing the police party, the said accused persons became perplexed and threw away a polythene bag. Search of the said polythene bag allegedly thrown by them led to the recovery of 60 loose intoxicant tablets and 35 strips of intoxicant capsules labelled “Signore” (Pregabalin Capsules IP 300 mg), each strip containing 15 capsules, totaling 525 capsules. Thereafter, all the accused persons were arrested. 3. Cousnel for the petitioner submits that name of the present petitioner has surfaced in the case solely on the basis of disclosure statement made by the co-accused, wherein petitioner has been alleged to be the supplier of the recovered contraband. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. It is argued that, apart from the disclosure statement of the co-accused, no independent or substantive evidence has been collected by the prosecution to establish the involvement of the petitioner in the alleged offence. LUCKY 2026.07.29 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh CRM-M-25913-2026 -3- 4. It is further submitted that the “Signore” (Pregabalin Capsules) do not fall within the ambit of the NDPS Act. As regards the other 60 loose tablets, although they are alleged to be intoxicating in nature, but FSL report is still awaited. Therefore, it remains a debatable issue as to whether the provisions of NDPS Act are at all attracted in the facts and circumstances of the present case, or not. Lastly, it is contended that petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation and to fully cooperate with the investigating agency. Thus, counsel prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 5. Notice of motion. 6. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 7. Adjourned to 27.07.2026. 8. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad- interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 9. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court.” 3. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 07.05.2026, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. LUCKY 2026.07.29 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh CRM-M-25913-2026 -4- 4. Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 07.05.2026, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. 7. However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 8. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. Misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. 27.07.2026 (SANJAY VASHISTH) lucky JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No LUCKY 2026.07.29 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (219) CRM-M-26813-2026 Date of Decision: 27.07.2026 M Minor through his mother --Petitioner Versus State of Punjab --Respondent CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH. Present:- Mr. A.S. Sandhu, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. M.S. Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. *** SANJAY VASHISTH.J (Oral) 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name of petitioner FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District M (minor) 196 14.10.2025 333, 190, 191(2), 329(2) of BNS, 2023. City Budhlada Mansa 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that Learned counsel for the petitioner(s) contends that but for the offence of trespass, all other offences are bailable. He submits that the petitioner has been attributed the role of having entered the house and engaging in vandalism, thus causing damage to the property of the complainant. It is contended that so far as petitioner-M Minor is concerned, he is of 16 years of age and would thus even otherwise be protected under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice CRM-M-26813-2026 -2- LUCKY 2026.07.29 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgement High Court chandigarh