The Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh generally rejects bail based on the gravity of the offense, potential for witness tampering, risk of absconding, and the need for further custodial interrogation. Key rejection grounds include prima facie evidence of serious crime, NDPS Act violations, “forum shopping” (filing multiple pleas), and threats to public peace. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Chandigarh HighCourt Bail Applications

Key Reasons for Bail Rejection in Chandigarh High Court:

  • Gravity of Offenses: Bail is frequently denied for severe crimes like murder (IPC 302), rape (IPC 376), terrorism (UAPA), or large-scale fraud/corruption.
  • NDPS Act (Drug Cases): When commercial quantities of contraband are involved, Section 37 of the NDPS Act makes bail difficult unless there are reasonable grounds to believe the accused is innocent.
  • Interference with Investigation: If the accused is likely to threaten witnesses, destroy evidence, or flee justice.
  • “Forum Shopping”: Filing multiple, similar bail petitions in the same case using false affidavits is viewed as a fraud on the court, leading to rejection.
  • Need for Custodial Interrogation: If the investigation requires the accused to be in custody to uncover the full extent of the crime.
  • Threat to Public Safety/Peace: Acts that disturb communal harmony or safety, such as replacing the national flag with another flag. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

Factors NOT Necessarily Resulting in Rejection:

  • Lack of Property: The court has ruled that inability to show a permanent residence due to economic status (e.g., being a hermit) is not a ground to deny bail.
  • Prolonged Incarceration: While a factor, mere time spent in jail does not automatically grant bail, especially in serious financial crimes. [10, 11]

Note: For bail cancellation, the High Court requires strong evidence of misuse of liberty, not just the seriousness of the crime. [1]

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[1] https://indianexpress.com/article/legal-news/court-rejects-bail-cancellation-nuh-fake-ed-officer-extortion-10522802/

[2] https://sheokandlegal.com/articles/bail-laws-in-chandigarh/

[3] https://indiankanoon.org/doc/21617735/

[4] https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/punjab-and-haryana-high-court/punjab-haryana-high-court-slams-lawyer-who-moved-two-bails-in-same-fir-imposed-cost-523289

[5] https://indianexpress.com/article/legal-news/punjab-not-part-india-punjab-haryana-high-court-denies-bail-threat-peace-10535080/

[6] https://www.drishtijudiciary.com/current-affairs/grounds-for-cancellation-of-bail

[7] https://www.advdharmendraassociates.in/post/grounds-for-rejection-of-bail-common-reasons-and-how-to-avoid-them

[8] https://www.uniindia.com/news/north/law-hc-punjab-dig-corruption-case/3742542.html

[9] https://www.verdictum.in/court-updates/high-courts/punjab-and-haryana-high-court/vikas-tomar-vs-state-of-haryana-2025phhc093851-bail-exchanged-national-flag-with-saffron-flag-mosque-1587107

[10] https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/punjab-and-haryana-high-court/punjab-haryana-high-court-in-era-of-unaffordable-housing-accused-cant-be-denied-bail-for-lacking-permanent-residence-even-hermits-have-rights-305878

[11] https://www.verdictum.in/court-updates/high-courts/punjab-and-haryana-high-court/rajeev-kumar-rana-v-serious-fraud-investigation-office-neutral-citation-2025phhc177489-1603497