CRM-M-24074-2026 (O&M) -1- 226 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-24074-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 26.08.2026 AJMER SINGH ...PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ...RESPONDENT CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI Present: Mr. Mohit Vashishat, Advocate and Ms. Roma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Surinderjit S. Nahar, Asst. AG, Punjab. Mr. Jaspreet Singh, Advocate (through V.C.) for the complainant. **** RAMESH KUMARI, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS (erstwhile Section 439 of the Cr.P.C) by the petitioner for grant of regular bail as the petitioner has been implicated in criminal case arising out of First Information Report as detailed hereinunder:- FIR No. Dated Sections Police Station 349 12.12.2025 108 of BNS (Section 306 IPC) Samrala, District Ludhiana 2. The above-numbered FIR has been registered on the basis of the statement of the father of the deceased, alleging that his daughter, who was the wife of the petitioner, died in her matrimonial home and praying for her post-mortem examination, as at that time, the family did not have complete information about the cause of her death. 3. The post-mortem of the dead body of the deceased was conducted. The viscera was sent to the FSL, the report from the FSL was received, and aluminium RENU BALA 2026.08.27 19:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-24074-2026 (O&M) -2- phosphide was found positive in the viscera. Thereafter, the complainant got his statement recorded, wherein he levelled allegations that his daughter was harassed by the petitioner. He used to beat her, and he had an apprehension that he would have done her to death. He also alleged that his daughter committed suicide because she was harassed by the petitioner for not giving birth to a boy. 4. After investigation, the challan was presented against the petitioner and charge was framed under Section 108 of the BNS on 14.05.2026. 5. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submits that the deceased was married to the petitioner and, out of their wedlock, two daughters were born. The deceased was well looked after in her matrimonial home, but she had some mental health issues and committed suicide. The petitioner had no role in her suicide. He further submits that the complainant, who is the father of the deceased, has already been examined before the learned trial Court and did not support the case of the prosecution and was declared hostile. The father of the deceased has also executed an affidavit dated 24.04.2026 in favour of the petitioner. He further submits that there is a delay of more than 01 year and 03 months in lodging the FIR. The petitioner is in custody since the date of his arrest and is not involved in any other case. Thus, in view of the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner deserves to be released on regular bail. 6. Status report by way of an affidavit of Pritpal Singh (PPS), Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samrala, Police District Khanna, District Ludhiana, on behalf of the respondent-State, along with the custody certificate of the petitioner, has been filed in Court today and the same is taken on record. Copies thereof have been supplied to learned counsel opposite. 7. Learned State counsel opposes the bail application on the ground that, in view of RENU BALA 2026.08.27 19:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-24074-2026 (O&M) -3- the seriousness of the allegations levelled against the petitioner, he is not entitled to the concession of regular bail. He further submits that as per custody certificate, the petitioner has undergone total custody for a period of 08 months and 04 days and is not involved in any other case. 8. Learned counsel for the complainant submits that he has no objection if the petitioner is released on regular bail. 9. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record. 10. Since the statement of the complainant has already been recorded and he did not support the case of the prosecution and turned hostile, therefore, without commenting upon the merits of the case, it is a fit case for granting the concession of regular bail to the petitioner, who is in custody since the date of his arrest. The conclusion of the trial is likely to take some time. No fruitful purpose will be served by detaining the petitioner in further custody. As such, sufficient mitigating circumstances are made out to extend the concession of bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the instant petition is allowed, and the petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court/Duty Magistrate, subject to the following conditions:- (i) The petitioner shall not leave the country without prior permission of the trial Court and shall deposit the passport in the trial Court. (ii) The petitioner will not tamper with the evidence during the trial. (iii) The petitioner will not pressurize/ intimidate the prosecution witnesses. (iv) The petitioner will appear before the trial Court on each and every date fixed, unless is exempted by a specific order of Court. RENU BALA 2026.08.27 19:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-24074-2026 (O&M) -4- (v)  The petitioner shall not commit an offence similar to the offence of which, he is an accused, or for commission of which he is suspected of. (vi) The petitioner shall not directly or indirectly coerce, induce, threaten or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him/her from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer or tamper with the evidence in any manner. (vii) The petitioner shall not in any manner misuse his liberty. (viii) The petitioner shall furnish his address and mobile number to the Trial Court forthwith and shall not change the same till the conclusion of the trial and in case for any reason, the petitioner seeks to change any of the aforesaid, the same shall be done only with prior intimation to the learned Trial Court, stating the reason for the same. (ix) The trial Court/Duty Magistrate may impose any other condition, as deemed appropriate while releasing the petitioner. 11. It is made clear that in case there is any breach of the aforesaid conditions, the State shall be at liberty to seek cancellation of bail as granted to the petitioner by this order. 12. In view of the above, it is clarified that the observations made herein are limited for the purpose of present proceedings and would not be construed as an opinion on the merits of the case and the trial would proceed independently of the aforesaid observations. 26.08.2026 (RAMESH KUMARI) renubala JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No RENU BALA 2026.08.27 19:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document