Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRM-M/32746/2026 of HARMANPREET SINGH @ MANI Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 28 July 2026
HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH CRM-M-32746-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 28.07.2026 HARMANPREET SINGH @ MANI …Petitioner V/S STATE OF PUNJAB …Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Mr. Amrinder Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
CHANDIGARH
CRM-M-32746-2026 (O&M)
Date of Decision: 28.07.2026
HARMANPREET SINGH @ MANI
…Petitioner
V/S
STATE OF PUNJAB
…Respondent
CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL
Present: Mr. Amrinder Singh, Advocate
for the petitioner.
Mr. Sukhbeer Singh, DAG Punjab.
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SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL
J. (Oral)
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1. Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in FIR No. 41 dated 12.02.2026 under Section 21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Police Station Patran, District Patiala. Offences under Sections 29 and 27 of NDPS Act were added in the FIR during investigation. This is the second petition for anticipatory bail. First one was dismissed as withdrawn on 27.05.2026.
2. On 03.06.2026, following order was passed: “Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia submits that the petitioner has been named in the present case on the basis of disclosure statement made by co- accused namely, Rahul Kumar and there is no other case registered against him under the provisions of NDPS Act, 1985. Learned counsel for the petitioner also submits that even the recovery effected from the petitioner is of non- commercial quantity. Notice of motion for 28.07.2026. AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.28 19:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
CRM-M-32746-2026 (O&M)
In the meanwhile, petitioner will join investigation before the Investigating Officer as and when called. In the event of his arrest, the Arresting Officer would admit him to interim bail, till the next date of hearing, on his furnishing adequate bail and surety bonds to his satisfaction. The petitioner is also directed to abide by all the conditions as envisaged under Section 438(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.”
3. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Gurpreet Singh submits that petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation.
4. Petitioner has joined investigation pursuant to order of this Court dated 03.06.2026 and his further custodial interrogation is not required. Recovery allegedly effected from the possession of co-accused was non-commercial. In the circumstances of the case but without commenting on merits, the petition is allowed and order dated dated 03.06.2026, granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
5. Pending CRM(s), if any, are also disposed of accordingly.
(SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) 28.07.2026
JUDGE
Ajay Goswami Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No
AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.28 19:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document