CRM-M-9885 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 212 BALKAR SINGH ALIAS SONU STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- M for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioners seek anticipatory bail in case Sections 125, 333, 324(3), 191(3) and 190 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Adampur, District Jalandhar. 2. On the BNSS, in case FIR No.195 dated 24.11.2025 registered under Sections 125, 333, 324(3), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Adampur, Dist 9885-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: BALKAR SINGH ALIAS SONU Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. N.P.S. Mann, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioners seek anticipatory bail in case FIR No.195 dated 24.11.2025 registered under Sections 125, 333, 324(3), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Adampur, District On 05.03.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.195 dated 24.11.2025 registered under Sections 125, 333, 324(3), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Adampur, District Jalandhar. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-9885-2026 Date of decision: 27.03.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioners FIR No.195 dated 24.11.2025 registered under of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Adampur, District following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.195 dated 24.11.2025 registered under Sections 125, 333, 324(3), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police rict Jalandhar. ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioners FIR No.195 dated 24.11.2025 registered under of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Adampur, District Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.195 dated 24.11.2025 registered under Sections 125, 333, 324(3), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police GURPREET 2026.04.01 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-9885 petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submitted that the petitioner has been roped in the present FIR only because of party faction in the village. He argued alleged occurrence took place on 23.11.2025 at about 2.30 am but the FIR in question was registered on 24.11.2025 at 12.10 an i.e. after a delay of 22 hours, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that as per the compla petitioner along with 9 came at his house and fired shots but not even a single injury has been caused to anyone, which again creates doubt on the veracity of the prosecution version. He further argued that if contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner. Further, co accused Prabhjot Singh has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by a Co order dated 16.02.2026. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature as he was specifically named in the FIR. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 9885-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submitted that the petitioner has been roped in the present FIR only because of party faction in the village. He argued alleged occurrence took place on 23.11.2025 at about 2.30 am but the FIR in question was registered on 24.11.2025 at 12.10 an i.e. after a delay of 22 hours, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that as per the compla petitioner along with 9-10 other persons, armed with firearms, came at his house and fired shots but not even a single injury has been caused to anyone, which again creates doubt on the veracity of the prosecution version. He further argued that if contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner. Further, co accused Prabhjot Singh has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by a Co-ordinate Bench of this Court, order dated 16.02.2026. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. On the other hand, learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature as he was specifically named in the FIR. List on 23.03.2026. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submitted that the petitioner has been roped in the present FIR only because of party faction in the village. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 23.11.2025 at about 2.30 am but the FIR in question was registered on 24.11.2025 at 12.10 an i.e. after a delay of 22 hours, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that as per the complainant, 10 other persons, armed with firearms, came at his house and fired shots but not even a single injury has been caused to anyone, which again creates doubt on the veracity of the prosecution version. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner. Further, co- accused Prabhjot Singh has already been granted the concession ordinate Bench of this Court, vide order dated 16.02.2026. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. , learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature as he was specifically named in the FIR. petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submitted that the petitioner has been roped in the present FIR that the alleged occurrence took place on 23.11.2025 at about 2.30 am but the FIR in question was registered on 24.11.2025 at 12.10 an i.e. after a delay of 22 hours, casting serious doubt on the inant, 10 other persons, armed with firearms, came at his house and fired shots but not even a single injury has been caused to anyone, which again creates doubt on the the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific - accused Prabhjot Singh has already been granted the concession vide order dated 16.02.2026. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join investigation as and when called , learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section GURPREET 2026.04.01 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-9885 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Chand, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Offi Section 482(2) of the BNSS 27.03.2026 Gurpreet 9885-2026 3 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of r dated 05.03.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 05.03.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions of ASI Daya joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the cer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the of ASI Daya no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the cer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.01 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.