Lovepreet Singh Alias Love Alias Husanpreet Singh v. State Of Punjab

- 1 -

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Decided on : 11.12.2025 Lovepreet Singh alias Love alias Husanpreet Singh . . . Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Punjab . . . Respondent(s)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Ms. Ramandeep Kaur Brar, Advocate for Mr. Varinder Basa, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Jasdeep Singh, Addl. AG, Punjab assisted by ASI Gurdev Singh, P.S. Ghaniye KE Banger, Batala, Distt. Gurdaspur. **** 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 here-under:- Name of Petitioner(s) FIR No.

Date Section(s) Police Station District Lovepreet Singh alias Love alias Husanpreet Singh 0031 16.04.2025 21, 27(A), 29 of NDPS Act, Ghaniye Ke Banger, Batala Gurdaspur 1985 [S. 29 of NDPS Act, added subsequently] 2.

As per allegations in the FIR, recovery of 60 intoxicated tablets was effected from the possession of the petitioner along with two currency notes of 500 each.

₹ 3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner was initially detained from the date of registration of the FIR, i.e., 16.04.2025, till 22.07.2025, as the FSL report had not been received by the prosecution. Accordingly, he was granted interim bail by this Court vide

- 2 - order dated 18.07.2025. Now that the FSL report has been received, learned counsel submits that, on analysing the contents of the 60 loose tablets, the total salt "Alprazolam" would weigh only 6.66 grams, which is far below the upper limit of non-commercial quantity (i.e., up to 100 grams). Thus, the petitioner deserves to be released on regular bail, especially when he has already undergone substantial incarceration.

4.

On the other hand, learned State counsel confirms that, as per the newly received FSL report, the recovered substance contains the salt "Alprazolam" and its total weight comes to 6.66 grams. Learned State counsel is, therefore, unable to dispute that the recovered quantity falls well within the non-commercial category.

5.

I have considered the submissions advanced by learned counsel for the parties and have perused the material available on record. 6.

Noticing that the total Alprazolam content in the 60 recovered tablets is only 6.66 grams, which is much below the maximum limit of noncommercial quantity; and further noticing that the petitioner is not stated to be involved in any other similar case in the past; and also keeping in view that the petitioner is a young person of 25 years who has already remained in custody for a considerable period, this Court finds it appropriate to extend to him an opportunity to reform and rehabilitate himself in society and to rejoin the normal course of life.

In view of the totality of the circumstances and the nature of allegations levelled against the petitioner, this Court deems it appropriate to grant the concession of regular bail.

At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the

- 3 - petitioner is already enjoying interim bail and prays that he may be permitted to continue the same, for which the petitioner is willing to furnish fresh bail/surety bonds before the Court below. Consequently, the prayer made in the present petition is allowed. The petitioner is directed to remain on bail in the instant case and is ordered to be released on regular bail, subject to his furnishing fresh 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.

7.

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

8.

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. 9.

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.

10.

Petition stands disposed of.

Misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE December 11, 2025 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No