CRM-M-9274 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 204 JASPREET SINGH @ PREET STATE OF HARYANA CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Kamal Gupta, Mr. Sanish Girdhar, Ms. Sejal, for the petitioner. Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No. Sections 21(b) and 29 1985, at Police Station Rania, District Sirsa 2. This Court vide order dated petitioner to join the investigation within a week and to cooperate with the investigating agency. 3. At this juncture, learned State counsel, on instructions from investigating officer, has submitted that the petitioner has not joined the 9274-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: JASPREET SINGH @ PREET Versus HARYANA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Kamal Gupta, Advocate and Mr. Sanish Girdhar, Advocate Ms. Sejal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short "BNSS"), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.547, dated 21(b) and 29 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, , at Police Station Rania, District Sirsa. This Court vide order dated petitioner to join the investigation within a week and to cooperate with the investigating agency. At this juncture, learned State counsel, on instructions from investigating officer, has submitted that the petitioner has not joined the IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-9274-2026 Date of decision: 24.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short "BNSS"), the petitioner dated 10.11.2025, registered under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, This Court vide order dated 17.02.2026 had directed the petitioner to join the investigation within a week and to cooperate with the At this juncture, learned State counsel, on instructions from investigating officer, has submitted that the petitioner has not joined the ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short "BNSS"), the petitioner 10.11.2025, registered under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, directed the petitioner to join the investigation within a week and to cooperate with the At this juncture, learned State counsel, on instructions from investigating officer, has submitted that the petitioner has not joined the GURPREET 2026.04.24 17:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-9274 investigation in terms of the order dated and prays that the present petition be 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has not joined the investigation due to some unavoidable circumstances. 5. Heard. 6. Inspite of a clear direction issued by this Court to join and cooperate with the i willfully avoided participation in the proceedings. Such conduct demonstrates a lack of bona fides and undermines the investigative process. Grant of anticipatory bail is a discretionary relief, con willingness to cooperate with law enforcement; the petitioner's non compliance reflects an attempt to evade due process. In these circumstances, no ground is made out for extending the extraordinary protection of anticipatory bail, and the petition is accordingly dismissed. 24.04.2026 Gurpreet 9274-2026 2 investigation in terms of the order dated 17.02 and prays that the present petition be dismissed. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has not joined the investigation due to some unavoidable circumstances. Heard. Inspite of a clear direction issued by this Court to join and cooperate with the investigation, the petitioner has failed to comply and has willfully avoided participation in the proceedings. Such conduct demonstrates a lack of bona fides and undermines the investigative process. Grant of anticipatory bail is a discretionary relief, con willingness to cooperate with law enforcement; the petitioner's non compliance reflects an attempt to evade due process. In these circumstances, no ground is made out for extending the extraordinary protection of ail, and the petition is accordingly dismissed. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No 2.2026, as directed by the Court dismissed. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has not joined the investigation due to some unavoidable Inspite of a clear direction issued by this Court to join and nvestigation, the petitioner has failed to comply and has willfully avoided participation in the proceedings. Such conduct demonstrates a lack of bona fides and undermines the investigative process. Grant of anticipatory bail is a discretionary relief, contingent upon the applicant's willingness to cooperate with law enforcement; the petitioner's non- compliance reflects an attempt to evade due process. In these circumstances, no ground is made out for extending the extraordinary protection of ail, and the petition is accordingly dismissed. (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No .2026, as directed by the Court Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has not joined the investigation due to some unavoidable Inspite of a clear direction issued by this Court to join and nvestigation, the petitioner has failed to comply and has willfully avoided participation in the proceedings. Such conduct demonstrates a lack of bona fides and undermines the investigative process. Grant of tingent upon the applicant's - compliance reflects an attempt to evade due process. In these circumstances, no ground is made out for extending the extraordinary protection of (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.24 17:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.