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CRM-M-11415-2026 (O&M) 1
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 116+209
CRM-M-11415-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 02.04.2026 Yashpal Makol ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab
...Respondent
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY ***** Present : Mr. Jatinderpal Singh, Advocate for the petitioner
***** AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL)
1. Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 483 BNSS is for grant of regular bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.01 dated 10.01.2026, registered under Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act at Police Station Vigilance Bureau, Range Amritsar, District Amritsar.
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Learned counsel contends that the petitioner has been in custody for 2 months and 18 days. He is working as Superintendent Grade-II and the complainant in the departmental proceedings, as a matter of fact, denied having made any complaint. Be that as it may, neither was he competent to get anyone transferred nor was there any demand or acceptance of bribe. Challan was presented on 11.03.2026, however, charges have not been framed and in all there are 16 prosecution witnesses. The petitioner is not involved in any other case. 3. Learned State counsel opposes the bail on the ground that there are specific allegations against the petitioner of demanding or accepting bribe and he was given charge that related to transfer of employees. However, he is unable to controvert the submissions with regard to custody, stage and the petitioner MOHIT 2026.04.02 18:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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being not involved in any other case. 4. Heard. 5.
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6. The petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail, subject to furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned, if not required in any other case and shall abide by the following conditions:- (i) The petitioner will not tamper with the evidence during the trial. (ii) The petitioner will not pressurize/ intimidate the prosecution witnesses. (iii) The petitioner will appear before the trial Court on each and every date fixed, unless is exempted by a specific order of Court. (iv) 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.
(v) 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. (vi) The petitioner shall not in any manner misuse his liberty. (vii) The petitioner shall furnish his address and mobile number by way of an affidavit to the trial Court and not change the same till conclusion of trial and if for MOHIT 2026.04.02 18:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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any reasons, he seeks to change either of the aforesaid, it shall be done only with prior information to the learned trial Court. (viii) The petitioner shall not leave the country without prior permission of the trial Court. (ix) The trial Court/Duty Magistrate may impose any other condition, as deemed appropriate while releasing the petitioner. 7. It is made abundantly 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. 8. In view of the above, it is clarified that the observations made herein above are limited for the purpose of present proceedings and would not be construed as any opinion on the merits of the case and the trial would proceed independently of the aforesaid observations. (AMAN CHAUDHARY)
JUDGE 02.04.2026 M.Kamra Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No MOHIT 2026.04.02 18:40 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document