The Punjab & Haryana High Court has dismissed the plea for interim bail filed by Gurmeet Singh, accused in a serious criminal case, who sought four weeks of relief to sow agricultural crops for the upcoming season. The petitioner had argued that farming is his only source of livelihood.
“Without commenting upon powers of this Court to grant bail, this Court is not inclined to grant interim bail to the applicant on the ground mentioned in the application, as there may be some other family members to sow the crops,” observed Hon’ble Justice Anoop Chitkara.
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The judge further noted the practical concern, stating:
“Moreover, if he is granted interim bail to sow crop, in that case, who will look after the crop after that?”
Gurmeet Singh had approached the court seeking a temporary four-week bail to carry out seasonal agricultural activities, citing that it forms the sole basis of his family’s livelihood. The State did not dispute this reason but opposed granting interim relief on this ground alone.
The High Court ultimately held that no justifiable ground had been made to allow interim bail in this case and accordingly dismissed the petition.
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Gurmeet Singh faces serious charges under multiple sections including:
- Section 109: Attempt to murder
- Section 110: Attempt to commit culpable homicide
- Section 117(2): Voluntarily causing grievous hurt
- Section 115(2): Voluntarily causing hurt
- Section 118(1): Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
- Section 190: Unlawful assembly
- Section 351: Criminal intimidation
The High Court had earlier, on April 21, directed the State to submit a detailed status report. This included:
- The Medico-Legal Certificate (MLC) of the victim
- The present medical condition of the victim(s)
- Duration of hospitalization
- Weapons used and injuries caused
- Role played by the petitioner
- His criminal background, excluding cases in which he had been acquitted or discharged
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The report was duly filed on May 14, and the matter was next listed for hearing on July 3.
“Given above, no ground is made out to grant interim bail and CRM is dismissed,” concluded the Court in its order dated May 28, 2025.
Advocate Mr. Gursimran Singh Madaan appeared for the petitioner, while Assistant Advocate General Ms. Navreet Kaur Barnala represented the State of Punjab.
Title: GURMEET SINGH V/S STATE OF PUNJAB
