IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 101 Manjit Kaur State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. Mr. Shakti Mehta, Advocate Dr. ( VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 petitioner in case Sections 406, 420, 506 of the Samana, District 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated joined investigation 3. 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. 4. Heard le 5. Since the petitioner interrogation is not required, the present petition is order dated 04.12.2025 6. However, if required, the peti investigation as and when required to do so and shall abide by the terms and conditions, as laid down under Section 482 (2) BNSS. 07.03.2026 Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-68112 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Manglesh Kumar, Advocate for Mr. Shakti Mehta, Advocate for the petitioner Dr. (Ms.) Savi Nagpal, AAG, Punjab ***** 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 the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.0164 dated 6, 420, 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 , District Patiala. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 04.12.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the case. 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. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and interrogation is not required, the present petition is 04.12.2025 is made absolute. 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) Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 68112-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 07.03.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ for the petitioner. Ms.) Savi Nagpal, AAG, Punjab . The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to the dated 17.10.2025 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 has and is no longer required for investigation of the case. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not arned counsel for the parties. has joined the investigation and her custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the interim tioner(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) JUDGE SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.07 15:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document