Rahul Singh @ Babu v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M-31483-2026 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-31483-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 02.07.2026 RAHUL SINGH @ BABU ... PETITIONER

VERSUS

STATE OF PUNJAB ... RESPONDENT CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present:- Mr. Rishu Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioner. H.S. GREWAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner is seeking regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (439 Cr.P.C.) in FIR No.71 dated 11.03.2026, Under Section 21(b)/27-A/29 of NDPS Act registered at Police Station Maqboolpura, District Amritsar.

2.

The case of the prosecution is that while on patrolling duty, the police party apprehended the petitioner with 190 grams of heroin and drug money amounting to Rs. 5000/-.

3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. The petitioner is in custody since 11.03.2026. He, thus, prays for grant of bail to the petitioner. 4.

Notice of motion.

5.

Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl. A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the State and vehemently opposes the prayer for grant of regular bail to the petitioner on the ground of gravity of allegations. However, he JANKI BHATT 2026.07.03 15:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh does not dispute the fact that the petitioner is in custody for more than 03

CRM-M-31483-2026 (O&M) months and 20 days.

6.

I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.

7.

After hearing the rival contentions of the learned counsel for the parties and keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case that the petitioner is in custody for more than 03 months and 20 days; the trial is yet to commence and continuous detention of the petitioner would not serve the ends of justice, this Court deems it fit to grant the concession of regular bail to the petitioner during the pendency of the trial. 8.

Therefore, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the instant petition is allowed. The petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on his furnishing requisite bail bonds, surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate/Chief Judicial Magistrate concerned.

9.

Nothing discussed hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 10.

It is clarified that while on bail so granted through the instant order the petitioner is found indulging in any other criminal case, it shall be open to the State to seek cancellation of his bail. 11.

Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.

(H.S.GREWAL) 02.07.2026 JUDGE Janki Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No JANKI BHATT 2026.07.03 15:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh