IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 220 MUKESH STATE OF HARYANA CORAM: Present : RAMESH KUMARI 1. This is third 439 of Cr.P.C.) has been implicated in criminal case arising Report as detailed hereinunder: FIR No. 139 2. Status report dated 27.08.2026 as well as custody certificate dated 01.09.2026 filed on behalf of respondent 3. Learned State counsel on instructions from L has submitted that out of total examined and only 3 witnesses are remained to be examined. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that trial against the petitioner has been IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: MUKESH Versus STATE OF HARYANA CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE Mr. Balraj Gujjar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Brijesh Sharma, A.A.G., Haryana. **** RAMESH KUMARI, J. (oral) This is third petition filed under Section 483 439 of Cr.P.C.) by the petitioner for grant of has been implicated in criminal case arising as detailed hereinunder:- FIR No. Dated Sections 29.03.2022 498-A, 406, 506, 304 307 and 34 of IPC Status report dated 27.08.2026 as well as custody certificate dated 01.09.2026 filed on behalf of respondent-State, are taken on record. Learned State counsel on instructions from L has submitted that out of total 14 cited witnesses, 11 witnesses have been examined and only 3 witnesses are remained to be examined. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that trial against the petitioner has been substantially progressed. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.42525 of 2026 Date of decision: 02.09.2026 …. Petitioner …. Respondent JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI , Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Brijesh Sharma, A.A.G., Haryana. 483 of BNSS (erstwhile Section by the petitioner for grant of regular bail as the petitioner has been implicated in criminal case arising out of First Information Police Station A, 406, 506, 304-B, 307 and 34 of IPC Gadpuri, District Palwal Status report dated 27.08.2026 as well as custody certificate dated State, are taken on record. Learned State counsel on instructions from L/ASI Mahi Pal, Belt No.129, witnesses, 11 witnesses have been examined and only 3 witnesses are remained to be examined. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that trial against the substantially progressed. He is in judicial custody (erstwhile Section as the petitioner First Information Status report dated 27.08.2026 as well as custody certificate dated ASI Mahi Pal, Belt No.129, witnesses, 11 witnesses have been Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that trial against the He is in judicial custody JYOTI 2026.09.03 10:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM since 23.04.2022 and sentence including remission for a period of 04 years, 04 months and 09 days. 5. Since only 3 witnesses remained to be examined and the trial is at its fag end, there is no ground to release the petitione 6. In view of above discussion, the present petition is dismissed. 7. However, the Investigating Officer is also directed to ensure the presence of all the 3 witnesses on 22.09.2026 i.e. the date already fixed before learned trial Court recording the statements of the remaining witnesses on the same day or soon thereafter by granting short adjournment and to expedite the trial against the petitioner taking into consideration the long incarc already suffered by the petitioner. 9. However, limited for the purpose of present an opinion on the merits of the case 10. Pending application, if 02.09.2026 Jyoti-IV CRM-M No.42525 of 2026 since 23.04.2022 and as per custody certificate, he has undergone total sentence including remission for a period of 04 years, 04 months and 09 Since only 3 witnesses remained to be examined and the trial is at its fag , there is no ground to release the petitione In view of above discussion, the present petition is dismissed. However, the Investigating Officer is also directed to ensure the presence of all the 3 witnesses on 22.09.2026 i.e. the date already fixed before learned trial Court and trial Court shall make earnest endeavour for recording the statements of the remaining witnesses on the same day or soon thereafter by granting short adjournment and to expedite the trial against the petitioner taking into consideration the long incarc already suffered by the petitioner. it is clarified that the observations made herein limited for the purpose of present petition an opinion on the merits of the case. Pending application, if any, also stands disposed of. 02.09.2026 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable : M No.42525 of 2026 -2- as per custody certificate, he has undergone total sentence including remission for a period of 04 years, 04 months and 09 Since only 3 witnesses remained to be examined and the trial is at its fag , there is no ground to release the petitioner on regular bail. In view of above discussion, the present petition is dismissed. However, the Investigating Officer is also directed to ensure the presence of all the 3 witnesses on 22.09.2026 i.e. the date already fixed before and trial Court shall make earnest endeavour for recording the statements of the remaining witnesses on the same day or soon thereafter by granting short adjournment and to expedite the trial against the petitioner taking into consideration the long incarceration it is clarified that the observations made hereinabove, are petition and would not be construed as any, also stands disposed of. (RAMESH KUMARI) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No as per custody certificate, he has undergone total sentence including remission for a period of 04 years, 04 months and 09 Since only 3 witnesses remained to be examined and the trial is at its fag However, the Investigating Officer is also directed to ensure the presence of all the 3 witnesses on 22.09.2026 i.e. the date already fixed before and trial Court shall make earnest endeavour for recording the statements of the remaining witnesses on the same day or soon thereafter by granting short adjournment and to expedite the trial eration are and would not be construed as ) JYOTI 2026.09.03 10:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document