O R D E R

Leave granted.

This appeal challenges the judgment and order dated

17.03.2025 passed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh in CRM-M No. 13150 of 2025.

The appellant Kunal Khanna has been facing trial in connection with a crime registered pursuant to First Information Report No. 435 of 2024 dated 01.10.2024 lodged with Police Station Zirakpur, District S.A.S Nagar in respect of offences punishable under Section 108 ( Sections 80 and 85 of the BNS , 2023 added later on) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short, “ BNS , 2023”).

Signature Not Verified An application seeking regular bail having been Digitally signed by NEETU SACHDEVA Date: 2025.08.14

16:34:01 IST rejected by the High Court vide impugned order dated Reason:

17.03.2025, the appellant has preferred the instant appeal.

This Court, vide its order dated 29.05.2025, issued notice in the instant matter.

We have heard learned counsel for the appellant and learned counsel for the State and perused the material on record. The appellant has been in custody for approximately more than ten months.

Learned counsel for the appellant submitted that the allegations as against the appellant herein vis-a-vis Secti