Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRM-M/38748/2026 of KARTIK BAKSHI Vs STATE OF HARYANA on 18 August 2026
take a sufficiently long time to conclude and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer. 5. Per contra, learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for bail. However, she concedes that antecedents of the petitioner are clean. 6. I have
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REKHA SHARMA 2026.08.19 22:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
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will take a sufficiently long time to conclude and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer.
5. Per contra, learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for bail. However, she concedes that antecedents of the petitioner are clean.
6. I have considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties.
7. The petitioner is in custody for the last 01 year 09 months 06 days. His antecedents are clean. Co-accused Sunny Kumar already stands released on regular bail vide order dated 12.05.2026 passed by a Coordinate Bench in CRM-M-14955 of 2026. Investigation has been completed. Final report stands submitted. Charges have been framed. However, he trial will, therefore, take a sufficiently long time to conclude and no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner in custody any longer.
8. In view of the aforementioned facts and circumstances, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed. The petitioner is ordered to be released on regular bail on his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court/Chief Judicial Magistrate/Duty Magistrate concerned. Rekha REKHA SHARMA 2026.08.19 22:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh