Rajan Kumar v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-23493-2026 - 1 -

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-23493-2026 Decided on : 01.05.2026 Rajan Kumar . . . Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Punjab . . . Respondent(s)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Jashandeep Singh Sandhu, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Jasdeep Singh, Addl. AG, Punjab.

**** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 1.

Present third petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 439 Cr.P.C.), for grant of regular bail to the petitioner, during the pendency of trial, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed here-under:- Name of Petitioner(s) FIR No.

Date Section(s) Police Station District Rajan Kumar 12.08.2023 S. 21(c) of NDPS Act, 1985 Cantt.

Ferozepur Ferozepur [S. 29 of NDPS Act, 1985] 2.

First bail petition, i.e., CRM-M-52133-2024 (O&M), filed by the petitioner was dismissed by the Coordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 11.07.2025.

Thereafter, second bail petition filed by the petitioner, i.e., CRM-M-58613-2025 (O&M), was also dismissed by this Court, with a direction to the learned trial Court to conclude the trial and decide the same expeditiously, without any unnecessary delay, in accordance with law. JAWALA RAM 2026.05.04 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CRM-M-23493-2026 - 2 - Now, petitioner is before this Court by way of the instant third bail petition seeking concession of regular bail. 3.

At the outset, learned State counsel informs that except one prosecution witness, all the remaining prosecution witnesses have already been examined, and thus, trial is likely to conclude very soon. 4.

In view of the advanced stage of the trial, this Court refrains from considering the prayer for bail at this stage. 5.

Accordingly, without making any observations on the merits of the case, the present petition stands disposed of with a direction to the trial Court to conclude the trial expeditiously, in accordance with law. Pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE May 01, 2026 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2026.05.04 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document