IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr. MP(M) No. 496 of 2026 Reserved on: 29.4.2026 Date of Decision: 5.5.2026.

Jagpal Singh …. Petitioner Versus State of HP …. Respondent Coram Hon’ble Mr Justice Rakesh Kainthla, Judge.

Whether approved for reporting?¹ No.

For the Petitioner : Mr Ravi Tanta, Advocate.

For the Respondent/State : Mr Lokender Kutlehria, Additional Advocate General.

Rakesh Kainthla, Judge The petitioner has filed the present petition seeking regular bail in FIR No. 138 of 2025, dated 15.8.2025, registered at Police Station Shimla West, District Shimla, H.P., for the commission of an offence punishable under Section 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act.

2. It has been asserted that the petitioner and co- accused Pradeep Kumar and Gurjit Singh were arrested by the police on 15.8.2025 for the commission of an offence punishable

1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes.

under Section 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act. The petitioner is in judicial custody. The petitioner is a young person aged 27 years belonging to a respectable family. The investigation is complete, and the charge sheet has been filed before the Court. The charges have been framed, and t