Mehakdeep Singh v. State Of Punjab

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Criminal Misc. No. M-6927 of 2026 Date of Decision: 10.02.2026 Mehakdeep Singh ... Petitioner(s)

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State of Punjab ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Partap Singh.

Present:

Mr. Karandeep Singh Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. I.P.S.Sabharwal, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, for the respondent.

Surya Partap Singh, J.

1.

The petitioner, who is confined in Central Jail, Faridkot, with regard to commission of offence punishable under Sections 21C and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 [Sections 27 and 29 added later on], arising out of FIR No. 168 dated 29.04.2025 has approached this Court for interim bail.

2.

It has been alleged by the petitioner that with regard to above mentioned offences, he has been lodged in Central Jail, Faridkot, and that marriage of his sister is scheduled to take place on 25.02.2026. Hence, the request for his release on interim bail.

3.

The learned State counsel has submitted that this fact stands duly verified that the marriage of sister of the petitioner is scheduled to take place on 25.02.2026.

DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.02.12 09:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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Heard.

5.

In view of above mentioned peculiar facts & circumstances, but without commenting anything on the merits of the case, it is hereby held that the present petition deserves to be allowed. Hence, the present petition is hereby allowed and the petitioner is admitted to interim bail for a period of one week, commencing from 20.02.2026 till 27.02.2026, subject to the condition of furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of learned trial Court/Duty Magistrate. The petitioner shall surrender before the jail authorities by 05:00 P.M. on 27.02.2026.

(Surya Partap Singh) Judge February 10, 2026 "DK"

Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.02.12 09:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document