CRM-M-14492 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 219 SHIVAM @ SHIBU STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- M for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No. Section 21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 29 of NDPS Act, added later on), District Kapurthala 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 14492-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SHIVAM @ SHIBU Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Onkar Rai, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab ***** 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.63, dated Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 29 of NDPS Act, added later on), registered at Police Station Kapurthala. 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-14492-2026 Date of decision: 21.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the 2023 (For short "BNSS"), the petitioner dated 02.05.2025, registered under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Section registered at Police Station Satnampura, This Court vide order dated 06.04.2026 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 2023 (For short "BNSS"), the petitioner registered under (Section , 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 2026.04.22 13:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-14492 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. 21.04.2026 Gurpreet 14492-2026 2 investigation in terms of the order dated 06.04.2026, as directed by the Court 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 .04.2026, 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 .04.2026, 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 2026.04.22 13:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.