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Ajit Singh v. State of Punjab and Anr.

Punjab & Haryana HC1 May 2026CRM-M/24255/2026

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What is this about?

Punjab & Haryana High Court, CRM-M-24255-2026, decided 01.05.2026, Justice Sanjay Vashisth (oral). Extension of time to stay in Canada granted to NRI accused Ajit Singh facing FIR No.18 dated 13.12.2017 under Sections 406, 420, 120-B IPC at PS NRI, SAS Nagar (Mohali); original liberty and passport-release order dated 10.02.2026 in CRM-M-62785-2025; grounds: death of Kartar Kaur (treated like mother) and Gurudwara duties; challan not yet filed, petitioner earlier found innocent by Investigating Agency; prayer under Section 528 BNSS 2023 allowed; return-to-India date changed from 25.05.2026 to 25.07.2026; petition disposed of.

What did the court decide?

Two-month extension of time to remain in Canada: the return-to-India date fixed in the order dated 10.02.2026 in CRM-M-62785-2025 is to be treated as 25.07.2026 instead of 25.05.2026.

Ajit Singh Vs State of Punjab and Anr. — Cheating and Forgery | Punjab & Haryana HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

Two-month extension of time to remain in Canada: the return-to-India date fixed in the order dated 10.02.2026 in CRM-M-62785-2025 is to be treated as 25.07.2026 instead of 25.05.2026.

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Issue for consideration

Whether the time period granted to the petitioner to stay in Canada (with return to India fixed by the order dated 10.02.2026 in CRM-M-62785-2025) should be extended by two more months.

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Court's answer

The Court found no material or evidence to disbelieve the petitioner's contention or to doubt his bona fides; had there been any plan to play mischief with the investigation or proceedings he faces, there was no definite reason for him to seek an extension of his stay in Canada.

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Ratio / Principle

Believing the petitioner's contention to be correct, the Court allowed the prayer and ordered that the date for returning to India fixed in the previous order dated 10.02.2026 passed in CRM-M-62785-2025 (before 25.05.2026) be treated as 25.07.2026.

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Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Criminal miscellaneous petition (CRM-M-24255-2026) under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 by Ajit Singh seeking a two-month extension of the period granted by order dated 10.02.2026 (in CRM-M-62785-2025) to visit Canada, during which the trial Court had been directed to release his passport in connection with FIR No.18 dated 13.12.2017 under Sections 406, 420, 120-B IPC, PS NRI, District SAS Nagar, Mohali. Counsel pleaded that Kartar Kaur, who was treated like a mother by the petitioner, expired, and that duties as head of a Gurudwara consumed his time in India, defeating the purpose of the permitted travel. On advance notice, the State reported that no challan had been submitted against the petitioner, that he had been found innocent at the first instance by the Investigating Agency, and raised no serious objection. Finding no material to disbelieve the petitioner or doubt his bona fides, Justice Sanjay Vashisth allowed the prayer, treating the return date of 25.05.2026 as 25.07.2026, and disposed of the petition (01.05.2026).

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH.

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118 CRM-M-24255-2026. Date of Decision: 01.05.2026. Ajit Singh ....Petitioner. VERSUS State of Punjab ....Respondent.

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CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH

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Present: Mr. P.S. Dhaliwal, Advocate for the petitioner.

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Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab.

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SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral)

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This petition under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 has been filed seeking extension of two months time i.e. from 20.05.2026 to 20.07.2026 granted vide order dated 10.02.2026 passed by this Court, whereby three months time was granted to the petitioner to visit Canada from 20.02.2026 to 20.05.2026 in case FIR No.18 dated 13.12.2017 under Sections 406, 420, 120-B, IPC, registered at Police Station NRI District SAS Nagar Mohali.

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Vide order dated 10.02.2026 (Annexure P-4) passed by this Court in CRM-M-62785-2025, petitioner was granted liberty to travel abroad (Canada) and for the said purpose, trial Court was directed to release the petitioner’s Passport also from the period 20.02.2026 to 20.05.2026.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that instant petition has been filed with the prayer that time period for stay of petitioner in Canada

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JITENDER 2026.05.01 19:05 I attest to the accuracy of this document

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be extended for two months more because there was a woman namely Kartar Kaur, who expired and she was treated like mother by the petitioner. Therefore, for performing the social rituals and certain duties being head of the Gurudwara, devoted much of the time in India itself after returning from Canada. Therefore, the purpose for which the petitioner was granted permission by this Court, vide order dated 10.02.2026, could not be achieved. 3. Notice of motion.

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On advance notice, learned State counsel puts in appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

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On being asked by the Court, it is informed by learned State counsel that even challan has not been submitted before the Court against the petitioner. Therefore, there is no likelihood of even starting of the proceedings before the trial Court. It is also informed that at the first instance, petitioner was found innocent by the Investigating Agency. Learned State counsel, therefore, is not in a position to raise any serious objection in allowing the prayer for extension of time period for the petitioner to stay for two more months in Canada beyond 25.05.2026.

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I have examined the contents of the petition and the appended record thereto and also heard the respective counsel.

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There is no material/evidence to disbelieve the contention raised on behalf of the petitioner or to doubt his bona fide . Had there been any plan to play mischief with the investigation or proceedings, which he is facing, there was no definite reason with the petitioner to seek permission for extension of time period for staying in Canada. Therefore, believing the

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JITENDER 2026.05.01 19:05 I attest to the accuracy of this document

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contention of the petitioner to be correct, this Court allows the prayer made in the instant petition and accordingly, time period which has been mentioned in the previous order dated 10.02.2026 passed in CRM-M62785-2025 for returning back to India before 25.05.2026 be treated as 25.07.2026.

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Accordingly, the petition stands disposed of .

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(SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 01.05.2026 jitender Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes/ No Whether Reportable : Yes/ No

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JITENDER 2026.05.01 19:05 I attest to the accuracy of this document

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