IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 103-3 Aameet Singal State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. Ms. Muskan Sharma, Mr. Gagandeep Singh and Mr. Jashanpreet S. Deol, Advocates Dr. ( Mr. Kanwaljeet Singh Brar, Advocate for the complainant. VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the petitioner in case Sections 420, 120 Ahmedgarh, District Malerkotla 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated has joined investigation and case. 3. Learned counsel for the compl grant of anticipatory bail to the to dispute that the allegations are primarily based upon documentary evidence and commercial transactions and that custodial interrogation of petitioner(s) is not likely to lead to any fresh discovery of facts. In the said circumstances, he contends that he may be permitted to raise all his pleas at IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-2894 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Kanwaljit Singh, Senior Advocate assisted by Ms. Muskan Sharma, Mr. Gagandeep Singh and Mr. Jashanpreet S. Deol, Advocates Dr. (Ms.) Savi Nagpal, AAG, Punjab Mr. Kanwaljeet Singh Brar, Advocate for the complainant. ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioner in case bearing FIR No.04 dated s 420, 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 Ahmedgarh, District Malerkotla. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 20.01.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the Learned counsel for the complainant opposes the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner(s). He, however, is not in a position to dispute that the allegations are primarily based upon documentary evidence and commercial transactions and that custodial interrogation of is not likely to lead to any fresh discovery of facts. In the said circumstances, he contends that he may be permitted to raise all his pleas at IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 2894-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 07.03.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Kanwaljit Singh, Senior Advocate assisted by Ms. Muskan Sharma, Mr. Gagandeep Singh and Mr. Jashanpreet S. Deol, Advocates for the petitioners. Ms.) Savi Nagpal, AAG, Punjab Mr. Kanwaljeet Singh Brar, Advocate for the complainant. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to dated 06.02.2025 registered under Indian Penal Code, 1860 at Police Station City Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner no longer required for investigation of the ainant opposes the prayer for He, however, is not in a position to dispute that the allegations are primarily based upon documentary evidence and commercial transactions and that custodial interrogation of the is not likely to lead to any fresh discovery of facts. In the said circumstances, he contends that he may be permitted to raise all his pleas at SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.09 11:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 103-3 CRM-M-2894-2026 (O&M) an appropriate stage during the course of the trial and other proceedings. He further seeks that the liberty of the complainant be protected. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the interim order dated 20.01.2026 is made absolute with liberty to the complainant as aforesaid. 7. However, if required, the petitioner(s) shall continue to join investigation as and when required to do so and shall abide by the terms and conditions, as laid down under Section 482 (2) BNSS. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) 07.03.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.09 11:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document