IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

283 CRM-M-20990-2026 (O&M)

Date of decision: 20.04.2026 Romi @ Romi Tiyagi ...Petitioner Versus State of Haryana ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present:- Mr. Parveen Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Vikram Singh, AAG, Haryana.

MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral)

1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, is for grant of interim bail for a period of two weeks to the petitioner in case arising out of FIR No. 304 dated 23.09.2023, registered under Sections 302 and 34 of IPC (Section 201 of IPC added later on) at Police Station Murthal, District Sonipat.

2. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been arraigned as an accused in the aforementioned FIR and is lodged in District Jail, Sonipat. He is the eldest son of his father having two younger brothers and one younger sister namely Rohini. His father had died. The marriage ceremony of his sister is scheduled to be performed on 25.04.2026. He is required to perform certain rituals in the wedding ceremony of his sister, for which, his presence is must. No prejudice shall be cause to anyone, if the petitioner is released on interim bail for a limited period for the said purpose. Hence, it is urged that the petition deserves to be allowed and the petitioner deserves to be granted concession of interim bail.

3. Custody certificate of the petitioner has been filed. The factum of the marriage of the petitioner’s sister having been fixed on 25.04.2026 is not disputed by learned State counsel on instructions from the Investigating Officer. However, it is submitted that there are chances of the petitioner’s absconding or intimidating the witnesses. Hence, it is urged that the petition is liable to be dismissed.

4. This Court has heard the rival submissions.

5. The petitioner is in custody in a case involving serious offences. However, the limited prayer in the present petition is for grant of interim bail to enable him to attend and perform essential ceremonies in the marriage of his sister, which is scheduled on 25.04.2026. The factum of the said marriage is not disputed by the State. Considering the aforesaid circumstances, the relationship of the petitioner with the bride and the customary necessity of his presence, this Court is of the view that the ends of justice would be adequately met by granting interim bail to the petitioner for a limited period. The apprehension expressed by the State can be addressed by imposing appropriate conditions. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on interim bail from 21.04.2026 to 27.04.2026, subject to his furnishing adequate personal bonds/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court/Duty Magistrate. The petitioner shall surrender before the jail authorities on 28.04.2026 by 05:00 PM. It is further directed that during the period of interim bail, the petitioner shall not leave the territorial jurisdiction without prior permission of the Court and shall not, in any manner, try to influence or intimidate the prosecution witnesses.

6. The petition is disposed of accordingly.

20.04.2026 (MANISHA BATRA)

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