1. Leave granted.

2. The appellant challenges the judgment and order dated 16.01.2026 in CRM-M No.1745 of 2026 passed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh.

3. On 04.02.2026, this Court passed the following order:-

                   "1. Petitioner(s) challenges the judgment and order dated 16.01.2026, titled "Pardeep vs. State of Haryana" passed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh in CRM-M No. 1745/2026.

                   2. Issue notice, returnable on 23.03.2026.

                   3. Dasti service, in addition, is permitted. Let steps for service be taken within two weeks.

                   4. Learned counsel for the petitioner(s) is permitted to serve the learned standing counsel for the State of Haryana.

                   5. In the notice itself let it be mentioned that the respondent(s) is required to file the counter affidavit and reply to the interlocutory application(s), if any, before the next date of listing.

                   6. In the event of arrest in connection with FIR No. 856 dated 08.11.2025 registered at Police Station Karnal City District Karnal, the petitioner(s) shall be released on bail on appropriate terms and conditions as may be fixed by the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer.

                   7. Needless to add, till the investigation is complete in all respect(s), the petitioner shall fully cooperate, and till the challan/charge sheet is filed, he shall maintain good conduct and not attempt to influence any of the witnesses in any manner till the completion of the trial.

                   8. The petitioner shall appear before the investigating officer on 25.02.2026 at 11:00 am and thereafter, as and when called upon."

4. We have heard learned counsel for the parties and also perused the materials available on record.

5. It is not in dispute that the conditions stand fully complied with; the appellant has cooperated during the investigation; he has not threatened or intimidated any of the witnesses; or has tried to influence the investigation in any manner.

6. We have noticed the nature of crime and the manner in which it was allegedly committed.

7. We allow the present appeal by confirming the order dated 04.02.2026, passed by this Court, with a direction to the appellant to continue to cooperate during the investigation/trial and not to take any unnecessary adjournment. Also, the appellant shall report before the Investigating Officer on every alternate Monday, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., till such time the investigation is complete in all respects.

8. If the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial Court feels that the investigation/trial is delayed on account of the appellant's conduct, it shall be open to the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial Court to take appropriate steps in accordance with the law, including cancellation of bail.

9. The impugned judgment and order dated 16.01.2026 is set aside.

10. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.