Bhagwant Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH CRM-M-53641-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: 25.08.2025 BHAGWANT SINGH ... Petitioner

Versus

STATE OF PUNJAB .. Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S. GREWAL
 Mr. Rishu Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Rishabh Singla, AAG, Punjab.

H.S. Grewal, J. (Oral)
  The present petition has been filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya -1Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), seeking regular bail in FIR No.89 dated 17.07.2023 under Sections 61 of Excise Act and Sections 21, 29 of NDPS Act, 1985 registered at Police Station Raja Sansi, Amritsar. 2.

The case of the prosecution is that 1980 kgs of Laahan and 554 litres of illicit liquor was recovered from the house of the petitioner. Thereafter, on the basis of disclosure statement of his co-accused namely Sukhwant Singh, 266 grams of Heroin was also recovered from their house. 3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is in custody for the period of 02 years and 23 days. He further submits that out of 21 cited prosecution witnesses, none has been examined so far. 4.

Learned counsel for the State by way of filing of custody certificate, vehemently opposes the grant of concession of regular bail. He does not refute the fact that the petitioner is in custody for a period of 02 years and Sonia Puri 2025.08.27 10:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

23 days and that out of 21 cited prosecution witnesses, none has been examined -2so far. He further states that the petitioner is involved in 04 more cases under the Excise Act.

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I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the material placed on record.

                                  02 years and 23 days ut of 21 cited prosecution witnesses, none has been examined                                    

            7.

Hence, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the instant petition is allowed. The petitioner is granted the concession of regular bail, on his furnishing requisite bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate/ Chief Judicial Magistrate concerned. 8.

It is however, made clear that in case during his bail, if the petitioner indulges in any offence, the State shall be at liberty to file an application for cancellation of bail of the petitioner. 9.

Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. 25th August, 2025 (H.S. GREWAL) Sonia Puri JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether Reportable :

Yes/No Sonia Puri 2025.08.27 10:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document