215 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-20928-2026 Date of Decision:28.07.2026 Vansh @ Choohi …Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab …Respondent Coram : Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.S.Shekhawat Present : Mr. Gurmehar Singh Minhas, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Rana, Sr. DAG, Punjab. *** N.S.Shekhawat J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner has filed the present petition under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 with a prayer to grant regular bail to him in case FIR No.161, dated 22.10.2025, registered under Sections 103(1), 190, 191(3), 54, 55, 61(2), 296 of B.N.S {corresponding Sections 302,149, 148,114,115, 120-B, 294 of IPC} at Police Station P.S Division No.7, District Jalandhar (Annexure P-1). 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that even though the petitioner has been named in the F.I.R (Annexure P-1), still, no specific role has been attributed to him and he has been simply shown to be present at the place of occurrence. Even, in the present case, injuries were attributed to Kamal @ Mitha and Veeru, only and the petitioner was not even at the place of occurrence. He further submits that the prosecution has relied upon 23 witnesses, but no witness has been examined so far. HITESH 2026.07.29 10:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh CRM-M-20928-2026 -2 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 the petition deserves to be dismissed by this Court. 4. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the record carefully. 5. In the present case, it is not in dispute that similarly placed co- accused Harmanpreet Singh @ Tinda has been granted the concession of bail by this Court vide order of even date. Even, the petitioner was simply shown to be present at the place of occurrence and no other injury has been attributed to him. Rather, as per the prosecution, the main injuries were attributed to Kamal @ Mitha and Veeru. Thus, 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. The petitioner is ordered to be released on bail pending trial on his furnishing bail bonds and surety to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court/ Duty Magistrate/Chief Judicial Magistrate. (N.S.SHEKHAWAT) 28.07.2026 JUDGE hitesh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No HITESH 2026.07.29 10:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh