Ashish Alias Pintu v. State Of Haryana

CRM-M-67294-2025 - 1 -

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-67294-2025 Decided on : 16.02.2026 Ashish alias Pintu . . . Petitioner(s)

Versus

State of Haryana . . . Respondent(s)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: None for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab.

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

In the present case, on 01.12.2025, following order was passed by this Court:- "1.

Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, 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 Ashish @ Pintu 21.10.2022 21(b) and 29 of NDPS Act Bilaspur Yamunanagar 2.

As per the case of the prosecution, co-accused Robin was apprehended in possession of 8 grams of heroin, and name of petitioner surfaced only in his disclosure statement, wherein Robin allegedly stated that the recovered contraband had been purchased from the petitioner. 3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case solely on the basis of the disclosure statement of co-accused Robin, which, by itself, is not admissible evidence against the petitioner under the provisions of the Evidence Act. Counsel further submits that no recovery has been effected from the petitioner, nor is there any independent or corroborative material to substantiate the allegations. Moreover, petitioner is willing to cooperate with the investigation, thus, prays for grant of anticipatory bail. 4.

Notice of motion.

5.

Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana, appears on behalf of respondent/State. He seeks some time to file status report. 6.

List on 16.02.2026.

7.

Meanwhile, petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, petitioner shall be released on interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. Petitioner shall also abide by all the conditions laid down under Section JAWALA RAM 2026.02.18 19:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

CRM-M-67294-2025 - 2 - 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 8.

Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport.

It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court." 3.

There is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. However, learned State counsel, on instructions, confirms that in compliance of the order dated 01.12.2025, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Further submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation.

4.

Heard learned counsel for the parties.

5.

Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 01.12.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed.

However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.

6.

Accordingly, petition stands disposed of.

Pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE February 16, 2026 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether Reportable:

Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2026.02.18 19:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document