Case brief
What is this about?
CRM-M-19836-2026 (O&M), Sahil Negi v. State of Punjab, Punjab & Haryana High Court (Shalini Singh Nagpal J.), decided 06.07.2026. Regular bail granted in FIR No. 94 dated 02.07.2025, P.S. Anaj Mandi, Patiala, under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 191(3), 190 BNS 2023, with Sections 117(2), 118(2), 324(4) BNS added during investigation. Key factors: custody since 16.07.2025 (11 months 18 days); investigation complete, challan presented; charges not yet framed; all offences triable by Magistrate; conclusion of trial not in sight. Bail allowed without comment on merits despite State's plea of serious allegations and antecedents (03 other cases); co-accused Gurwinder Singh @ Inder earlier granted bail on 06.11.2025. Useful precedent for seeking bail post-challan where trial has not progressed and custody exceeds about eleven months.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner ordered released on regular bail subject to furnishing adequate bail and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Duty Magistrate, without comment on merits; pending CRM(s), if any, disposed of accordingly.