Held the regular bail petition rendered infructuous as the petitioner had expired in custody and accordingly dismissed the petition. Pending miscellaneous applications disposed of.
Petition dismissed as infructuous due to death of petitioner in custody; pending applications disposed of.
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212 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH
CRM-M-27006-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 10.09.2026
MOHAMMAD SHAFI
…Petitioner
V/S
UNION OF INDIA THROUGH NARCOTIC CONTROL BUREAU
…Respondent
CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL
Present: Mr. R.S. Rai, Senior Advocate with Mr. Karan Pathak, Advocate and Mr. Yajur Mago, Advocate for the petitioner.
Mr. H.S. Sullar, S.P.P. for the respondent. (through VC).
SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL J. (Oral)
Learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for respondent both submit that petitioner has expired in custody and the petition for regular bail, therefore, becomes infructuous.
The petition stands dismissed, having been rendered infructuous. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of.
(SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) 10.09.2026 JUDGE
Sumit Singla
Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No
SUMIT SINGLA 2026.09.10 19:08 I agree to specified portions of this document
2 issues framed by the court
Tenability of a regular bail petition filed regular bail petition after the death of petitioner
Tenability of a regular bail petition filed in light of the demise of the petitioner.
Mohammad Shafi
Union of India through Narcotic Control Bureau
Shalini Singh Nagpal
As recorded by the court registry
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