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Bail Refused by the Faridabad Sessions Court — Regular Bail in the Punjab & Haryana High Court

Last updated: 2 October 2026 · Reflects the BNS/BNSS, 2023 · By Advocate Manish Sharma · General legal information, not legal advice

In short: When the Sessions Court, Faridabad refuses regular bail, the next step is a bail petition under Section 483 BNSS in the Punjab & Haryana High Court, which hears it afresh. The petition relies on the custody period, the charge sheet, parity with co-accused and delay in trial. Advocate Manish Sharma prepares these from Chamber 363, Faridabad.

This guide explains when to approach the High Court, the grounds that carry weight, the papers needed, how the petition is heard, and what to do if the High Court also refuses.

When should you go to the High Court for bail?

A regular bail petition is an application for release by a person already in custody. Under Section 483 BNSS, the High Court and the Sessions Court have concurrent power, but the High Court expects the Sessions Court to be approached first. Once the Sessions Court refuses, the High Court hears the matter afresh; it is not an appeal, so new grounds and documents can be added.

Which grounds carry weight in the High Court?

Ground	Why it matters
Charge sheet filed	Investigation is complete, so custody is no longer needed for it
Period already spent in custody	Long pre-trial detention weighs in favour of bail under Article 21
Parity with co-accused already on bail	Similar role, similar treatment
Slow trial: witnesses cited and examined so far	Delay not caused by the accused supports release
Section 479 BNSS entitlement	Release on bond after half (one-third for first offenders) of the maximum sentence
Health, age, family circumstances	Relevant, especially for women and the elderly

What papers are needed?

Certified copy of the Sessions Court's order refusing bail.
FIR, charge sheet or police report, and the custody certificate from the jail.
Bail orders of co-accused, if parity is claimed.
The trial court's order sheets showing the stage of trial.

How is the petition heard, and how long does it take?

The petition is listed for motion hearing; the court issues notice to the State of Haryana, and the State files a custody certificate and reply through the police. The Supreme Court has directed that bail applications be decided within two weeks (Satender Kumar Antil, 2022), though listing depends on the court's roster. Successive bail applications should ordinarily go before the same judge who heard the earlier one, as the Supreme Court has held.

What if the High Court also refuses?

A special leave petition is a petition under Article 136 of the Constitution asking the Supreme Court to hear an appeal against a High Court order. Alternatively, a fresh bail application can be filed later on changed circumstances, such as completion of key witnesses or further time in custody. See second bail on changed circumstances and the bail lawyer page.

How to choose an advocate for this matter in Faridabad

Enrolment: ask for the enrolment number and State Bar Council. Under Section 30 of the Advocates Act, 1961 an enrolled advocate may appear in any court in India.
Forum presence: check appearances before the court concerned on the eCourts portal.
Candour: a reliable advocate tells you the weak points of the file, not a promised result.
Written terms, stage by stage; costs are explained in the lawyer fees guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Can the High Court grant bail after the Faridabad Sessions Court refuses?

Yes. Under Section 483 BNSS the High Court has concurrent power and hears the matter afresh, so new grounds such as filing of the charge sheet or long custody can be raised.

How long does a High Court bail petition take?

It depends on listing, but the Supreme Court has directed that bail applications be decided within two weeks, and courts aim to follow that.

Which documents are needed for High Court bail?

The certified copy of the Sessions Court order, the FIR, the charge sheet if filed, the custody certificate, and bail orders of any co-accused.

What if the High Court also rejects bail?

A special leave petition can be filed in the Supreme Court, or a fresh bail application can be made later on changed circumstances.