Ranjit Singh v. State Of Haryana

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH DATE OF DECISION :- January 10, 2018 Ranjit Singh

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S. MADAAN Present:- Mr. Satnam Singh Gill, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gaurav Bansal, AAG, Haryana *** This petition for regular bail has been filed by petitioner Ranjit Singh, an accused in F.I.R. No. 195 dated 1.10.2017 for offence under Section 15 of the NDPS Act registered with Police Station Babain, District Kurukshetra.

The brief facts of the case are that on 30.9.2017 in the area of Brara Chowk, petitioner was found in possession of 9.500 Kg. of poppy husk. At that time, he was being accompanied by his wife Rajwinder. Both of them were arrested in this case and have been challaned and now they are facing trial before Judge, Special Court, Kurukshetra. The petitioner had moved an application for bail before Judge, Special Court, Kurukshetra but the same was dismissed vide order dated 28.11.2017. As such, he has approached this Court praying for grant of similar relief.

This petition is resisted by the State counsel. I have heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned State counsel besides going through the record.

As per custody certificate filed by the State counsel, the petitioner is in custody for more than three months. He is shown to be involved in another criminal case. Though in the order passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, it is mentioned that he has been convicted in case F.I.R. No. 109 dated 26.4.2012 under NDPS Act, Police Station Sadar Thanesar and was sentenced to undergo imprisonment for a period of one year. Wife and co-accused of the petitioner Rajwinder has since been released on bail.

The trial is likely to take some time. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, I find that it would be in fitness of things if the present petition is allowed. The petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond and surety bond to the satisfaction of Judge, Special Court, Kurukshetra subject to the following conditions : - (i) He shall appear in the Court on each and every date of hearing.

(ii) He shall not give any threat or intimidation to the prosecution witnesses.

(iii) He shall not leave India without prior permission of the Court.

In addition to that the trial Court may impose any term and condition found suitable to ensure that the petitioner does not abscond and interfere in the trial.

In case the petitioner violates any term and condition on which the bail has been granted to him, the prosecution would be entitled to apply for cancellation of bail.

(H.S. MADAAN) JUDGE January 10, 2018 p.singh Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No