Jasmanjot Singh v. State Of Punjab

his bail was cancel led, warrants of arrest issued against him m.

non-appearance was neit ther intentional nor deliberate, but due to t the aforesaid bona fide reason. H He is ready and willing to join the proceed dings and prays for grant of one opportunity for him to surrender be efore the trial Court, even if the same is subject to costs.

3.

The very purpose of issuance of warrant of arrest, is to compel and secure the presence of the accused to face trial and establish the rule of law, as also to ensure finalization of the proceedings. 7.

This Court in CRM-M-36490-2022, titled as Major Singh vs. State of Punjab, decided on 15.09.2022, CRM-M-38277-2022, titled asSurjit Singh vs. State of Punjab, dated 26.08.2022 and CRM-M39000-2022, titled as Raghav vs. State of Punjab, decided on 09.09.2022, had set aside the orders of non-bailable warrants. 8.

Considering the fact that absence of the petitioner was not wilful or deliberate and his readiness and willingness to surrender and join the proceedings, in case one opportunity is granted to the petitioner, no prejudice shall be caused to any of the parties, rather his joining the proceedings would help in expediting the trial. This Court in light of the judgment referred to above being applicable to the instant case, finds that the ends of justice would be adequately met if the present petition is allowed.

9.

In view of the afore-mentioned judgments and the facts and circumstances of the case, the impugned order dated 06.02.2026, Annexure P-1, is set aside.

10.

He is directed to surrender before the trial Court on or before 30.03.2026 and on so doing, shall be released on bail subject to its satisfaction and deposit costs of Rs.10,000/- with Sai Aasra Paraplegic Rehab Centre (Kotak Mahindra Bank, Branch Sector 27 D, Chandigarh, Account No: 9612001641, IFSC: KKBK0004201. On furnishing bail/surety bonds, he is also directed to furnish undertaking by way of an affidavit that he will appear on each and every date of hearing before the trial Court, unless specifically exempted by the Court. He shall not leave the country without prior permission of the Court. The trial Court may impose any other condition that it may deem appropriate in the facts and circumstances of the present case.

11.

The petition is disposed of.

12.

Before parting with this order, it is made abundantly clear that in case the petitioner does not adhere to the aforesaid, the present petition shall be deemed to have been dismissed without any reference to this Court.