Sandeep Singh Alias Gurnoor v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Decided on : 27.05.2026 Sandeep Singh @ Gurnoor . . . Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Punjab . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present :

Ms. Navjot Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG Punjab **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) 1.

The instant 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 hereunder:- Name of Petitioner(s) FIR No.

Date Section(s) Police Station District Sandeep Singh @ Gurnoor, aged 20 years 11.07.2024 103, 191(3), 190 amd 61(2) of BNS (old Secitons 302, 148, 149 and 120-B IPC) City South Moga 2.

From perusal of the record, it revealed that on 10.07.2024, when Harwinder Singh alongwith Mani son of Satpal Singh were going to their home, at about 9.00 p.m., Harwinder Singh was waylaid by Sandeep Singh, Daman Chopra, Amanjot and others. Petitioner-Sandeep Singh stopped his motorcycle and raised lalkara to catch hold him. Daman Chopra gave a khanda blow on the head of

Harwinder Singh, Gagan Bhullar gave two iron pipe blow which hit on the jaw and left arm of Harwinder Singh, Amanjot gave kirch blow on Harwinder Singh. Again Sandeep gave kick blow to him. On raising raula all the accused ran away from the spot with their respective weapons, but Harwinder Singh died in hospital. 3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner argues that admittedly the petitioner was unarmed and allegedly he raised lalkara and gave a kick blow to the deceased Harwinder Singh, however, except of the said allegation, there is no other allegation against him. She further argues that the material witnesses to the incident i.e. complainant-Surjit Singh (PW-1), who is father of the deceased and eye witness account Mani Singh (PW-2) have already been examined in the witness box and have supported the case of the prosecution. Since petitioner is inside jail for the last more than a period of 01 year, 10 months and 13 days, without there being any allegation that he was armed with any weapon, the issue as to whether petitioner had shared or not the common intention to cause murder is pending before the trial Court and, thus, prays for grant of regular bail. 4.

On the other hand, learned State counsel while opposing the bail submits that since all the material prosecution witnesses supported the case of the prosecution, there is no chance of his acquittal and looking at the conduct of the accused persons in totality, no concessional relief is made out for the petitioner, however, learned State counsel does not dispute that another co-accused namely Pankaj Chopra and Seems have already been released on bail by this Court. 5.

Considering all the circumstances, as discussed here above, including the total incarceration period and role assigned to the petitioner, this Court deems it appropriate to extend the concession of regular bail to the petitioner. Consequently, prayer made in the present petition is allowed.

Petitioner is ordered to be released on bail, subject to his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court/ Chief Judicial Magistrate/ Illaqa Magistrate/ Duty Magistrate concerned, if not required in any other case. 6.

Needless to observe that the petitioner shall not extend any threat and shall not influence any prosecution witness in any manner directly or indirectly. 7.

The observation made here-in-above shall not be construed as an expression of opinion on the facts of the case and the Trial Court is expected to decide the case on the basis of complete evidence available on record. 8.

It is further made clear that if, in future, petitioner is directly found indulged in similar kind of activities, this order shall be deemed to be cancelled. 9.

Petition stands disposed of.

Pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. May 27, 2026 (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE reena Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No