The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently granted bail to Satnam Singh in a case involving burn injuries. The decision was delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Vashisth on July 28, 2025. The case, registered under FIR No.03 dated January 11, 2025, at Police Station Bajakhana, District Faridkot, involved charges under Sections 124(1), 115(2), and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Background of the Case
Satnam Singh was accused of causing injuries to the victim by throwing hot oil from a pan. The prosecution alleged that the act was intentional and fell under the ambit of grievous hurt as defined under Section 124(1) of BNS. However, the defense argued that the injuries were not life-threatening and that the charge under Section 124(1) was misapplied.
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Injuries and Medical Report
The injured victim sustained four injuries, as detailed in the medical report:
- A lacerated wound measuring 2 cm × 0.1 cm on the left frontal region of the head.
- Superficial burns measuring 5 cm × 7 cm on the right side of the chest and neck.
- Superficial burns measuring 3 cm × 1 cm above the left eyebrow.
- Superficial burns measuring 6 cm × 4 cm on the dorsal aspect of the left hand.
The defense emphasized that all injuries were classified as superficial, with no evidence suggesting they were dangerous to life.
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The petitioner’s counsel, Mr. Rudresh, contended that Section 124(1) of BNS was not applicable since the injuries were simple in nature. He further highlighted that the victim and the treating doctor had already been examined, reducing the risk of evidence tampering. Additionally, Satnam Singh had no prior criminal record, which strengthened his plea for bail.
The State Counsel did not dispute the nature of the injuries but maintained that the charges were justified. However, the court noted that none of the injuries were life-threatening, and the trial was likely to take considerable time.
Justice Sanjay Vashisth observed that the injuries were not grievous and that the petitioner’s continued detention was unnecessary. The court emphasized the principle of personal liberty and granted bail, subject to the petitioner furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the trial court.
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"As the culmination of the trial is likely to take considerable time, the personal liberty of the petitioner cannot be curtailed indefinitely."
— Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Vashisth
The court also clarified that its observations would not influence the trial court’s independent evaluation of the evidence. It further warned that bail could be revoked if the petitioner engaged in similar activities in the future.
Case Title: Satnam Singh vs. State of Punjab
Case Number: CRM-M-23400-2025