State of Punjab v. SURYA PARTAP SINGH

This petition for bail is the first petition filed by the petitioner This petition for bail is the petition filed by the petitioner under been filed Section 483 of ‘the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023’. It has been filed Section 483 of ‘the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023’. It has Section 483 of ‘the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023’. It has for the with regard to a case arising out of FIR No. 44 dated 28.03.2024 for the with regard to a case arising out of FIR No. with regard to a case arising out of FIR No. ndian Penal Code, commission of offence punishable under Section(s) 302 of the Indian Penal Code, commission of offence punishable under Section(s) commission of offence punishable under Section(s) 1860’ (Section 149 IPC added later on) (Section 149 IPC added later on), Police Station Police Station Kamboj, , Police Station Police Station Kamboj, District Amritsar Rural, Punjab. District Amritsar Rural, Punjab

2. ‘Sushil The abovementioned FIR came into being at the instance of ‘‘Sushil The abovementioned FIR came into being The abovementioned FIR came into being Kumar’ son of Harikrishan Lal, hereinafter being Kumar’ son of Harikrishan Lal referred to as ‘complainant’ only. , hereinafter being referred to as ‘complainant’ only It was alleged by the complainant that his son, namely ‘Ankit Bawa’ was working It was alleged by the complainant that his son, namely ‘Ankit Bawa’ was working It was alleged by the complainant that his son, namely ‘Ankit Bawa’ was working It was alleged by the complainant that his son, namely ‘Ankit Bawa’ was working Labourer in a factory known as ‘Sanj Private Limited’, Mehta Road, New as a Labourer in a factory known as ‘Sanj Private Limited’, Mehta Road, New Labourer in a factory known as ‘Sanj Private Limited’, Mehta Road, New Labourer in a factory known as ‘Sanj Private Limited’, Mehta Road, New ng friendship Focal Point, Amritsar. According to complainant, his son was having friendship Focal Point, Amritsar. According to complainant, his son was havi Focal Point, Amritsar. According to complainant, his son was havi a drug addict. As per complainant, on with Jatinder Singh alias Kalu, who was a drug addict. As per complainant, on a drug addict. As per complainant, on with Jatinder Singh alias Kalu and that till 27.03.2024 his son was called by Jatinder Singh alias Kalu in day time, and that till 27.03.2024 his son was called by Jatinder Singh alias Kalu 27.03.2024 his son was called by Jatinder Singh alias Kalu TRIPTI SAINI 2026.04.24 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-4925-202 2026 (O&M) -2- 04:00 P.M. on 28.03.2024 the whereabouts of his son were not known. It was 04:00 P.M. on 28.03.2024 the whereabouts of his son were not known. It was 04:00 P.M. on 28.03.2024 the whereabouts of his son were not known. It was 04:00 P.M. on 28.03.2024 the whereabouts of his son were not known. It was ther stated by the complainant that at about 04:00 P.M. on 28.03.2024 a crowd further stated by the complainant that at about 04:00 P.M. on 28.03.2024 a crowd ther stated by the complainant that at about 04:00 P.M. on 28.03.2024 a crowd ther stated by the complainant that at about 04:00 P.M. on 28.03.2024 a crowd had gathered on the road near canal in village Udhian, and when they reached there had gathered on the road near canal in village Udhian, and when they had gathered on the road near canal in village Udhian, and when they they found that the dead body of his son, Ankit Bawa they found that The Ankit Bawa, was lying there. The Jatinder Singh alias Kalu had called his son with complainant further alleged that Jatinder Singh alias Kalu had called his son with Jatinder Singh alias Kalu had called his son with complainant further resistance against the intention to kill him because he was upset due to his resistance against the intention to kill him because he was upset due to the intention to kill him because he was upset due to son with Jatinder Singh alias Kalu. It is the case of prosecution that meeting of his son with Jatinder Singh alias Kalu. It is the case of prosecution that son with Jatinder Singh alias Kalu. It is the case of prosecution that son with Jatinder Singh alias Kalu. It is the case of prosecution that ed statement, formal FIR of this case was lodged and the in view of above mentioned statement, formal FIR of this case was lodged and the ed statement, formal FIR of this case was lodged and the in view of above mention investigation taken up. investigation taken up.

3. It has been contended on behalf of petitioner that the petitioner is It has been contended on behalf of petitioner that the petitioner is It has been contended on behalf of petitioner that the petitioner is It has been contended on behalf of petitioner that the petitioner is innocent having no nexus, whatsoever, with the commission of crime, and that he innocent having no nexus, whatsoever, with the commission of crime, and that he innocent having no nexus, whatsoever, with the commission of crime, and that he innocent having no nexus, whatsoever, with the commission of crime, and that he icated in the present case. According to learned counsel for has been falsely implicated in the present case. According to learned counsel for icated in the present case. According to learned counsel for has been falsely impl the petitioner, there is no eye-witness account in the present case the petitioner, there is merely, witness account in the present case, and that merely resistance on the basis of an assumption that the petitioner was annoyed due to the resistance on the basis of an assumption that the petitioner was annoyed due to on the basis of an assumption that the petitioner was annoyed due to by the complainant against the meeting of his son with the petitioner, the petitioner by the complainant against the meeting of his son with the petitioner, the petitioner by the complainant against the meeting of his son with the petitioner, the petitioner by the complainant against the meeting of his son with the petitioner, the petitioner is being subjected to prolong incarceration. According to learned counsel for the is being subjected to prolong incarceration. According to learned counsel for the is being subjected to prolong incarceration. According to learned counsel for the is being subjected to prolong incarceration. According to learned counsel for the petitioner, any convincing and reliable evidence does not exist to establish link petitioner, any convincing and reliable evidence does not exist to establish petitioner, any convincing and reliable evidence does not exist to establish between the commission of crime and the petitioner, and that the petitioner has between the commission of crime and the petitioner, and that the petitioner has between the commission of crime and the petitioner, and that the petitioner has between the commission of crime and the petitioner, and that the petitioner has already suffered a prolonged incarceration for being in custody for a period of already suffered a prolonged incarceration for being in custody for a period of already suffered a prolonged incarceration for being in custody for a period of already suffered a prolonged incarceration for being in custody for a period of almost two years & twenty . It has also been pointed out by learned two years & twenty-two days. It has also been pointed out by learned . It has also been pointed out by learned e petitioner that during the above mentioned period of almost two counsel for the petitioner that during the above mentioned period of almost two e petitioner that during the above mentioned period of almost two e petitioner that during the above mentioned period of almost two years & twenty- two days, there is no progress in the trial as even the charge has -two days, there is no progress in the trial as even the charge has two days, there is no progress in the trial as even the charge has not been framed. not been framed.

4. It has also been contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that It has also been contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that It has also been contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that It has also been contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that s framed, thereafter, the list of witnesses shows that 19 once the charge is framed, thereafter, the list of witnesses shows that 19 s framed, thereafter, the list of witnesses shows that 19 once the charge i TRIPTI SAINI 2026.04.24 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-4925-202 2026 (O&M) -3- prosecution witnesses have to be examined by the prosecution, and that recording prosecution witnesses have to be examined by the prosecution, and that recording prosecution witnesses have to be examined by the prosecution, and that recording prosecution witnesses have to be examined by the prosecution, and that recording of their testimonies will definitely consume a lot of time. While claiming that due of their testimonies will definitely consume a lot of time. While claiming that due of their testimonies will definitely consume a lot of time. While claiming that due of their testimonies will definitely consume a lot of time. While claiming that due l right of life and liberty guaranteed under the to delay in trial, the fundamental right of life and liberty guaranteed under the l right of life and liberty guaranteed under the to delay in trial, the fundamenta Constitution of India is being violated, the learned counsel for the petitioner has Constitution of India is being violated, the learned counsel for the petitioner has Constitution of India is being violated, the learned counsel for the petitioner has Constitution of India is being violated, the learned counsel for the petitioner has urged for the release of petitioner on bail. urged for the release of petitioner on bail.

5. Per contra, the learned State counsel has argued that the allegations Per contra, the learned State counsel has argued that the allegations Per contra, the learned State counsel has argued that the allegations Per contra, the learned State counsel has argued that the allegations against the petitioner are very specifi inst the petitioner are very specific with regard to commission of c with regard to commission of murder of murder of the son of complainant. As per learned State counsel, in view of the gravity of above son of complainant. As per learned State counsel, in view of the gravity of above son of complainant. As per learned State counsel, in view of the gravity of above son of complainant. As per learned State counsel, in view of the gravity of above mentioned offence, duly supported with reliable evidence, the petitioner is not mentioned offence, duly supported with reliable evidence, the petitioner is not mentioned offence, duly supported with reliable evidence, the petitioner is not mentioned offence, duly supported with reliable evidence, the petitioner is not the benefit of bail. entitled for the benefit of bail.

6. It has been further contended by learned State counsel that during the It has been further contended by learned State counsel that during the It has been further contended by learned State counsel that during the It has been further contended by learned State counsel that during the course of investigation on custodial interrogation of the petitioner he had suffered a course of investigation on custodial interrogation of the petitioner he had suffered a course of investigation on custodial interrogation of the petitioner he had suffered a course of investigation on custodial interrogation of the petitioner he had suffered a disclosure statement, wherein he confessed that he along with the deceas disclosure statement ed and wherein he confessed that he along with the deceased and three more persons, namely Charanjit Singh, Lovejit Singh alias Jehrila three more persons, namely Charanjit Singh, , Dilbagh Lovejit Singh alias Jehrila, Dilbagh Singh alias Bagha and Jatinder Singh alias Kallu Singh alias Bagha and had consumed liquor and Jatinder Singh alias Kallu had consumed liquor and scuffle, and that they thereafter, they entered into arguments which led to a scuffle, and that they thereafter, they entered into arguments which led to thereafter, they entered into arguments which led to eased which led to his death. According to learned State counsel, thrashed the deceased which led to his death. According to learned State counsel, eased which led to his death. According to learned State counsel, thrashed the dec the above mentioned evidence prima facie proves the above mentioned evidence the involvement of petitioner in proves the involvement of petitioner in the commission of crime. the commission of crime.

8. The record has been perused carefully. The record has been perused carefully. The record has been perused carefully. A perusal of record shows that in the present case, following are A perusal of record shows that in A perusal of record shows that in relevant factors which are required to be taken into consideration for a decision:- relevant factors which are required to be taken into consideration for a relevant factors which are required to be taken into consideration for a -:- i) that the petitioner is already in custody for a period of almost that the petitioner is already in custody for a period of almost that the petitioner is already in custody for a period of almost two years & twenty-two days two days; ii) that there is no eye-witness acco unt to prove the involvement witness account to prove the involvement of petitioner in the commission of crime; of petitioner in the commission of crime; TRIPTI SAINI 2026.04.24 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-4925-202 2026 (O&M) -4- iii) that the entire prosecution case is resting upon the plea that the that the entire prosecution case is resting upon the plea that the that the entire prosecution case is resting upon the plea that the petitioner has suffered a disclosure statement. The above petitioner has suffered a disclosure statement. The above petitioner has suffered a disclosure statement. The above itioner mentioned disclosure statement was suffered by the petitioner mentioned disclosure statement was suffered by the pet when he was in police custody and therefore, for want of when he was in police custody and therefore, for want of when he was in police custody and therefore, for want of discovery of any fact pertaining to above mentioned case, discovery of any fact pertaining to above mentioned case, discovery of any fact pertaining to above mentioned case, the above mentioned disclosure/confessional prima facie the above mentioned disclosure/confessional the above mentioned disclosure/confessional statement seems to be hit by Section 23 of Bharatiya Saksharta statement seems to be hit by Section 23 of Bharatiya Saksharta statement seems to be hit by Section 23 of Bharatiya Saksharta Adhiniyam, 2023. iv) that nothing is left to be recovered from the possession of that nothing is left to be recovered from the possession of that nothing is left to be recovered from the possession of petitioner; v) as out that the trial is not likely to be concluded in near future as out that the trial is not likely to be concluded in of total 19 prosecution witnesses, not even a single witness has of total 19 prosecution witnesses, not even a single witness has of total 19 prosecution witnesses, not even a single witness has been examined so far; vi) that further detention of petitioner is not likely to serve any that further detention of petitioner is not likely to serve any that further detention of petitioner is not likely to serve any purpose; ) vii) that there is no criminal history of the petitioner with regard to that there is no criminal history of the petitioner with regard to that there is no criminal history of the petitioner with regard to nvolvement in any hurt case; involvement in any hurt case; viii) that there is nothing on record to show that while on bail, the that there is nothing on record to show that while on bail, the that there is nothing on record to show that while on bail, the petitioner is likely to tamper with the evidence or influence the petitioner is likely to tamper with the evidence or influence the petitioner is likely to tamper with the evidence or influence the witnesses; and ix) that there is nothing on record to show that while on bail the that there is nothing on record to show that while on bail the that there is nothing on record to show that while on bail the petitioner will not participate/cooperate in the trial. er will not participate/cooperate in the trial..

9. In the present case, the principles of law laid down by the Hon’ble In the present case, the principles of law laid down by the Hon’ble In the present case, the principles of law laid down by the Hon’ble In the present case, the principles of law laid down by the Hon’ble Dataram versus State of Uttar Pradesh and Supreme Court of India in the case of “Dataram versus State of Uttar Pradesh and Dataram versus State of Uttar Pradesh and Supreme Court of India in the case of “ another”, 2018(2) R.C.R. (Criminal) 131, are also another”, 2018(2) R.C.R. (Criminal) 131, relevant, wherein it has been are also relevant, wherein it has been a fundamental postulate of criminal jurisprudence is the observed that “a fundamental postulate of criminal jurisprudence is the a fundamental postulate of criminal jurisprudence is the observed that “ presumption of innocence, meaning thereby that a person is believed to be presumption of innocence, meaning thereby that a person is believed to be presumption of innocence, meaning thereby that a person is believed to be presumption of innocence, meaning thereby that a person is believed to be innocent until found guilty. However, there are instances in our criminal law where innocent until found guilty. However, there are instances in our criminal law wh innocent until found guilty. However, there are instances in our criminal law wh innocent until found guilty. However, there are instances in our criminal law wh a reverse onus has been placed on an accused with regard to some specific offences a reverse onus has been placed on an accused with regard to some specific offences a reverse onus has been placed on an accused with regard to some specific offences a reverse onus has been placed on an accused with regard to some specific offences but that is another matter and does not detract from the fundamental postulate in but that is another matter and does not detract from the fundamental postulate in but that is another matter and does not detract from the fundamental postulate in but that is another matter and does not detract from the fundamental postulate in respect of other offences. Yet another important facet of our criminal jurisprudence respect of other offences. Yet another important facet of our criminal jurisprudence respect of other offences. Yet another important facet of our criminal jurisprudence respect of other offences. Yet another important facet of our criminal jurisprudence TRIPTI SAINI 2026.04.24 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-4925-202 2026 (O&M) -5- that the grant of bail is the general rule and putting a person in jail or in a prison is that the grant of bail is the general rule and putting a person in jail or in a prison that the grant of bail is the general rule and putting a person in jail or in a prison that the grant of bail is the general rule and putting a person in jail or in a prison or in a correction home (whichever expression one may wish to use) is an or in a correction home (whichever expression one may wish to use) is an or in a correction home (whichever expression one may wish to use) is an or in a correction home (whichever expression one may wish to use) is an exception. Unfortunately, some of these basic principles appear to have been lost exception. Unfortunately, some of these basic principles appear to have been lost exception. Unfortunately, some of these basic principles appear to have been lost exception. Unfortunately, some of these basic principles appear to have been lost the result that more and more persons are being incarcerated and for sight of with the result that more and more persons are being incarcerated and for the result that more and more persons are being incarcerated and for the result that more and more persons are being incarcerated and for longer periods. This does not do any good to our criminal jurisprudence or to our longer periods. This does not do any good to our criminal jurisprudence or to our longer periods. This does not do any good to our criminal jurisprudence or to our longer periods. This does not do any good to our criminal jurisprudence or to our society. There is no doubt that the grant or denial of bail is entirely the discretion society. There is no doubt that the grant or denial of bail is entirely the discretion society. There is no doubt that the grant or denial of bail is entirely the discretion society. There is no doubt that the grant or denial of bail is entirely the discretion idering a case but even so, the exercise of judicial discretion has of the judge considering a case but even so, the exercise of judicial discretion has idering a case but even so, the exercise of judicial discretion has of the judge cons been circumscribed by a large number of decisions rendered by this Court and by been circumscribed by a large number of decisions rendered by this Court and by been circumscribed by a large number of decisions rendered by this Court and by been circumscribed by a large number of decisions rendered by this Court and by every High Court in the country. Yet, occasionally there is a necessity to introspect every High Court in the country. Yet, occasionally there is a necessity to introspect every High Court in the country. Yet, occasionally there is a necessity to introspect every High Court in the country. Yet, occasionally there is a necessity to introspect o an accused person is the right thing to do on the facts and whether denying bail to an accused person is the right thing to do on the facts and o an accused person is the right thing to do on the facts and whether denying bail t in the circumstances of a case”. in the circumstances of a case

10. The principles laid down by the Hon’ble the Supreme Court of India The principles laid down by the Hon’ble the Supreme Court of India The principles laid down by the Hon’ble the Supreme Court of India The principles laid down by the Hon’ble the Supreme Court of India Satender Kumar Antil Vs. Central Bureau of Investigation and in the case of ‘Satender Kumar Antil Vs. Central Bureau of Investigation and Satender Kumar Antil Vs. Central Bureau of Investigation and in the case of ‘ Another’, (2022) 10 SCC 51, are also relevant in this case. In the abovementioned 022) 10 SCC 51, are also relevant in this case. In the abovementioned are also relevant in this case. In the abovementioned the rate of conviction in criminal cases in India is case, it has been observed that “the rate of conviction in criminal cases in India is the rate of conviction in criminal cases in India is case, it has been observed that “ abysmally low. It appears to us that this factor weighs on the mind of the Court abysmally low. It appears to us that this factor weighs on the mind of the Court abysmally low. It appears to us that this factor weighs on the mind of the Court abysmally low. It appears to us that this factor weighs on the mind of the Court bail applications in a negative sense. Courts tend to think that while deciding the bail applications in a negative sense. Courts tend to think that bail applications in a negative sense. Courts tend to think that while deciding the the possibility of a conviction being nearer to rarity, bail applications will have to the possibility of a conviction being nearer to rarity, bail applications will have to the possibility of a conviction being nearer to rarity, bail applications will have to the possibility of a conviction being nearer to rarity, bail applications will have to be decided strictly, contrary to legal principles. We cannot mix up consideration of be decided strictly, contrary to legal principles. We cannot mix up consideration of be decided strictly, contrary to legal principles. We cannot mix up consideration of be decided strictly, contrary to legal principles. We cannot mix up consideration of , which is not punitive in nature with that of a possible a bail application, which is not punitive in nature with that of a possible , which is not punitive in nature with that of a possible a bail application adjudication by way of trial. On the contrary, an ultimate acquittal with continued adjudication by way of trial. On the contrary, an ultimate acquittal with continued adjudication by way of trial. On the contrary, an ultimate acquittal with continued adjudication by way of trial. On the contrary, an ultimate acquittal with continued custody would be a case of grave injustice”. custody would be a case of grave injustice

11. Recently, Recently, Tapas Kumar Palit Vs. State of the case of ‘Tapas Kumar Palit Vs. State of Tapas Kumar Palit Vs. State of the case of ‘ Chhattisgarh’, 2025 SCC Online SC 322 , the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has sgarh’, 2025 SCC Online SC 322, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has , the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has if an accused is to get a final verdict after incarceration of six to observed that “if an accused is to get a final verdict after incarceration of six to if an accused is to get a final verdict after incarceration of six to if an accused is to get a final verdict after incarceration of six to TRIPTI SAINI 2026.04.24 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-4925-202 2026 (O&M) -6- seven years in jail as an undertrial prisoner, then, definitely, it could be said that seven years in jail as an undertrial prisoner, then, definitely, it could be said that seven years in jail as an undertrial prisoner, then, definitely, it could be said that seven years in jail as an undertrial prisoner, then, definitely, it could be said that have a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution has been his right to have a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution has been have a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution has been have a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution has been infringed”. It has also been observed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the infringed”. It has also been observed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the infringed”. It has also been observed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the infringed”. It has also been observed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the abovementioned case that “delays are bad for the accused and extremely bad for abovementioned case that “delays are bad for the accused and extremely bad for abovementioned case that “delays are bad for the accused and extremely bad for abovementioned case that “delays are bad for the accused and extremely bad for ety and for the credibility of our justice system, which is the victims, for Indian society and for the credibility of our justice system, which is ety and for the credibility of our justice system, which is the victims, for Indian soci valued. Judges are the masters of their Courtrooms and the Criminal Procedure valued. Judges are the masters of their Courtrooms and the Criminal Procedure valued. Judges are the masters of their Courtrooms and the Criminal Procedure valued. Judges are the masters of their Courtrooms and the Criminal Procedure Code provides many tools for the Judges to use in order to ensure that cases Code provides many tools for the Judges to use in order to ensure that cases Code provides many tools for the Judges to use in order to ensure that cases Code provides many tools for the Judges to use in order to ensure that cases proceed efficiently”. proceed efficiently

12. urther, this Court is conscious of the basic and To elucidate further, this Court is conscious of the basic and urther, this Court is conscious of the basic and To elucidate f fundamental principle of law that right to speedy trial is a part of reasonable, fair fundamental principle of law that right to speedy trial is a part of reasonable, fair fundamental principle of law that right to speedy trial is a part of reasonable, fair fundamental principle of law that right to speedy trial is a part of reasonable, fair and just procedure enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This and just procedure enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This and just procedure enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This and just procedure enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. This the accused as mandated by Hon’ble Apex constitutional right cannot be denied to the accused as mandated by Hon’ble Apex the accused as mandated by Hon’ble Apex constitutional right cannot be denied to Balwinder Singh versus State of Punjab and Another”, 2024 SCC Online court in “Balwinder Singh versus State of Punjab and Another”, 2024 SCC Online Balwinder Singh versus State of Punjab and Another”, 2024 SCC Online Balwinder Singh versus State of Punjab and Another”, 2024 SCC Online SC 4354.

13. If the cumulative effect of all the abovementioned factors, involved in If the cumulative effect of all the abovementioned factors, involved in If the cumulative effect of all the abovementioned factors, involved in If the cumulative effect of all the abovementioned factors, involved in leads to a conclusion that the the instant case, is taken into consideration, it leads to a conclusion that the the instant case, is taken into consideration, it the instant case, is taken into consideration, it petitioner is entitled for the benefit of bail, and that the present petition deserves to petitioner is entitled for the benefit of bail, and that the present petition deserves to petitioner is entitled for the benefit of bail, and that the present petition deserves to petitioner is entitled for the benefit of bail, and that the present petition deserves to be allowed.

14. Accordingly, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, Accordingly, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, Accordingly, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, Accordingly, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, petitioner is hereby ordered to be the present petition is hereby allowed. The petitioner is hereby ordered to be petitioner is hereby ordered to be the present petition is hereby released on bail on furnishing personal bond and surety bond(s) to the satisfaction released on bail on furnishing personal bond and surety bond(s) to the satisfaction released on bail on furnishing personal bond and surety bond(s) to the satisfaction released on bail on furnishing personal bond and surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of learned trial Court. However the abovementioned concession shall be subject to of learned trial Court. However the abovementioned concession shall be subject to of learned trial Court. However the abovementioned concession shall be subject to of learned trial Court. However the abovementioned concession shall be subject to following conditions:- following conditions: (i) ot directly or indirectly make any that the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any ot directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the TRIPTI SAINI 2026.04.24 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-4925-202 2026 (O&M) -7- facts of the case, so as to dissuade him to disclose such facts to facts of the case, so as to dissuade him to disclose such facts to facts of the case, so as to dissuade him to disclose such facts to the Court or to any other authority; the Court or to any other authority; (ii) that the petitioner shall at the time of execu (ii) tion of bond, furnish that the petitioner shall at the time of execution of bond, furnish the address to the Court concerned and shall notify the change in the address to the Court concerned and shall notify the change in the address to the Court concerned and shall notify the change in address to the trial Court, till the final decision of the trial; and address to the trial Court, till the final decision of the trial; and address to the trial Court, till the final decision of the trial; and that the petitioner shall not leave India without prior permission (iii) that the petitioner shall not leave India without prior permission that the petitioner shall not leave India without prior permission (iii) of the trial Court. April 23, 2026 tripti (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) (SURYA PARTAP SINGH) JUDGE Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking speaking : Speaking Whether speaking/non : Yes/No : Yes/No Whether reportable Whether reportable TRIPTI SAINI 2026.04.24 09:44 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document