This criminal writ petition sought a writ of Habeas Corpus regarding illegal custody and lack of production before a Magistrate within 24 hours. The court disposed of the petition permissory, noting that orders were not required as the matter pertained to FIR No.21 only.
No orders required; matter disposed of.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
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CRWP-1542-2026 Date of Decision:-18.03.2026
JITENDER ALIAS JITU AND ANOTHER ......PETITIONERS
VS.
STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS .....RESPONDENTS
CORAM:-HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASJIT SINGH BEDI
Present: Ms. Preeti Singh, Advocate and
Ms. Sandhya Saini, Advocate for the petitioner.
Ms. Geeta Rani, AAG, Haryana.
Mr. Sushil Sheoran, Advocate for the complainant.
(THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING)
JASJIT SINGH BEDI, J.(ORAL )
KUSUM 2026.03.19 09:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC Chandigarh
CRWP-1542-2026
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121(1), 132, 221 of BNS and Section 25(1-B)A of Arms Act, Police Station Civil Lines, Bhiwani. The allegations were that firing had taken place at the Courts complex. Thereafter, an FIR No.21 dated 03.02.2026 was registered at the instance of complainant-Arvind at 6:00 pm, wherein 07 persons including the present petitioners were named as accused. When the police party went to arrest the accused, they were fired upon, leading to the registration of an FIR No.22 dated 03.06.2026 at 6:33 pm, under Sections 109(1), 121(1), 132, 221 of BNS and Section 25(1-B)A of Arms Act, Police Station Civil Lines, Bhiwani. In this occurrence, Jitender and Shri Pal (present petitioners) were injured. Both were admitted to the Civil Hospital, Bhiwani. Subsequent to their discharge on 08.02.2026, they have been arrested in FIR No.22 dated 03.06.2026 at 6:33 pm, under Sections 109(1), 121(1), 132, 221 of BNS and Section 25(1-B)A of Arms Act, Police Station Civil Lines, Bhiwani.
disposed of.
18.03.2026
(JASJIT SINGH BEDI) JUDGE
Kusum
| Whether speaking/reasoned | Yes/No |
|---|---|
| Whether reportable | Yes/No |
KUSUM 2026.03.19 09:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC Chandigarh
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus directing release of petitioners arrested under FIR No.22 without grounds or production before Magistrate within 24 hours.
Whether the petition pertaining to FIR No.21 requires any order in the instant case.
4 provisions across 3 enactments
Jitender alias Jitu and another
State of Haryana and others
Jasjit Singh Bedi
As recorded by the court registry
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