Palvinder Singh @ Dimple v. Central Bureau of Investigation
Case brief
What is this about?
Palvinder Singh @ Dimple v. CBI; CRA-D-301-2026 (with CRM-9048-2026); decided 16.03.2026; Anoop Chitkara, J. and Sukhvinder Kaur, J.; regular bail refused; parity with co-accused rejected; flight risk; arrest from Bangkok via Red Corner Notice; prolonged custody; speedy trial; 27 of 81 witnesses examined; bail cancellation for absent accused; fresh bail application if trial incomplete by 31.12.2026; FIR/RC 3(S)/2017 CBI SCB Chandigarh; Ss. 120-B, 304 IPC; Explosives Substance Act Ss. 3, 4, 5; Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 Ss. 16, 18; Section 302 IPC criminal history; SLP dismissed by Supreme Court.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail refused; appeal dismissed. Directions: (i) trial Court requested to expedite the trial; (ii) accused on bail who remain absent shall have their bail cancelled; (iii) if the trial is not completed by 31st December, 2026, the appellant may apply afresh for bail before the trial Court on the ground of prolonged custody, to be considered without being influenced by the earlier rejection; all pending application(s) disposed of.