CRM M No. 40056 of 2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT Nath Singh State of Punjab and another CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI. Present : RAMESH KUMARI, J. 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 FIR No. Dated 129 04.06.2026 2. Status report by way of affidavit of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Division, Mansa, alongwith the custody certified filed by the State of Punjab are taken on record. CRM M No. 40056 of 2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM M No. 40056 of 2026 Date of Decision: Nath Singh versus State of Punjab and another CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI. Mr. J.K.Singla, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Yadwinder Singh, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. Mr. Pardeep Kumar, Advocate, for respondent No.2. **** RAMESH KUMARI, J. 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: Dated Sections 04.06.2026 115(2), 3(5), 76 of BNS- (corresponding Sections 323, 34, 354-B IPC) Status report by way of affidavit of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Division, Mansa, alongwith the custody certified filed by the State of Punjab are taken on record. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM M No. 40056 of 2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 03.09.2026 …..Petitioner …..Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE RAMESH KUMARI. J.K.Singla, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Yadwinder Singh, Assistant Advocate General, Mr. Pardeep Kumar, Advocate, for respondent No.2. 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 Information Report as detailed hereinunder:- Police Station -2023 (corresponding Sections 323, 34, Bhikhi, District Mansa Status report by way of affidavit of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Division, Mansa, alongwith the custody certified filed by the State RAVINDER KUMAR 2026.09.04 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM M No. 40056 of 2026 (O&M) 2 3. The above noted criminal case had been registered on the basis of the complaint submitted by the victim/complainant alleging that:- “on 28.05.2026 at about 7:00 in morning that she was sweeping in the street in front of gate of their house. Their neighbour N.S. resident of Jassarwal came out from his house and then B.S. Panch was sitting in front of gate. N.S. started abusing her and told that what she has done with him. In the meantime, N.S. caught hold her from neck and pushed her down and gave fist blows on her face and she received injury on her head due to felling down. Injuries were also caused on her elbow. N.S. torn her Kurti with intention to insult her. Upon hearing noise, her husband K.S. came out and rescued her. R.K. wife of N.S. and his son H.S. came at the spot who was holding brick in his hands and who spoken badly to her and her husband. Her gold nose ornament and gold ear rings weighing 1 and 1/2 Tola worn by her were not found after fight from the spot. She got admitted in hospital due to receiving injuries and on that day being under anxiety/nervousness she could not got written entire thing/incidence. Action be taken against N.S. son of B.S, H.S son of N.S. and R.K. wife of N.S., residents of Jassarwal. Reason for enmity is that N.S. put water into their wall and due to this reason, loss has been caused to their house. Due to this reason, they had beaten her.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has not committed the alleged offences and he has been falsely implicated in this case. The petitioner is in custody in this case since 07.06.2026. The wife of the petitioner has already been granted the benefit of pre-arrest bail and challan against him as well as co-accused has already been presented in the trial Court. 4. Per contra, learned State counsel assisted by learned counsel for the complainant submits that the complainant had specifically levelled RAVINDER KUMAR 2026.09.04 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM M No. 40056 of 2026 (O&M) 3 allegations against the present petitioner that he caught hold the victim by her neck, forcibly threw her to the ground, inflicted fist blows upon her face and thereafter torn her clothes with the intention to outrage her modesty, thereby causing injuries upon her head, neck, right cheek and right elbow. The allegations of the complainant-victim are corroborated by her medico-legal report and therefore, the petitioner is not entitled for concession of regular bail and they accordingly prayed for dismissal of the bail application. 5. It has come on record that after investigation, the challan against the present petitioner and co-accused has already been presented in the trial Court. As per copy of MLR, the victim suffered four injuries which are as under:- 1. Complain of diffuse pain in head. On examination no external injury seen. Advised surgeon opinion 2. Complain of pain in neck. On examination no external injury seen. Advised ortho opinion. 3. Reddish abrasion of size 3cm x 0.1cm present on right cheek of face. Advised ENT opinion. 4. Reddish abrasion of size 4cm x 0.1cm present on right elbow. Advised Ortho opinion.” 6. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that injuries sustained by the victim are simple in nature and these injuries are suffered by her due to falling on the ground during scuffle with his wife. 7. Since the investigation is over and challan has already been presented and there is no reason for the petitioner to influence the investigation. The petitioner is aged about 60 years and is in custody since 07.06.2026 and his presence is only required during trial. RAVINDER KUMAR 2026.09.04 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM M No. 40056 of 2026 (O&M) 4 8. In view of the above facts and circumstances, without commenting upon the merits of the case, it is a fit case where the petitioner is entitled for the concession of regular bail. Accordingly, the petitioner is granted the concession of bail subject to his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned Duty Magistrate/trial Court concerned. The petitioner shall abide by the following conditions:- “(i) The petitioner shall not leave the country without prior permission of the trial Court and shall deposit his passports 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 exempted by a specific order of Court. (v) The petitioner shall not commit an offence similar to the offence of which, he is 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 numbers 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 RAVINDER KUMAR 2026.09.04 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM M No. 40056 of 2026 (O&M) 5 releasing the petitioner. 9. Accordingly, the present petition is allowed and 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 petitioners by this order. 10. 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. (RAMESH KUMARI) 03.09 .2026 JUDGE ravinder Whether speaking/reasoned √Yes/No Whether reportable √Yes/No RAVINDER KUMAR 2026.09.04 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document