CRM-M-72780 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 370 JUJBIR SINGH STATE OF CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case under Sections 132, 329, 351(3), 324, 332 of BNS, 2023 and and 27 of Arms Act, 1959, registered at Police Station Bhikiwind, District Tarn Taran. 2. bench of this Court 72780-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH JUJBIR SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Narinder S. Lucky, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Aiman J. Chishti, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Amit Arora, Advocate for the complainant. ***** 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.202 dated 23.11.2025, under Sections 132, 329, 351(3), 324, 332 of BNS, 2023 and and 27 of Arms Act, 1959, registered at Police Station Bhikiwind, District On 29.12.2025, following order bench of this Court: - -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-72780-2025 Date of decision: 22.01.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Narinder S. Lucky, Advocate Mr. Aiman J. Chishti, AAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the FIR No.202 dated 23.11.2025, under Sections 132, 329, 351(3), 324, 332 of BNS, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act, 1959, registered at Police Station Bhikiwind, District .2025, following order was passed by the co-ordinate - Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the FIR No.202 dated 23.11.2025, Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act, 1959, registered at Police Station Bhikiwind, District ordinate GURPREET 2026.01.23 15:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-72780 personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. Petitioner shall join Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Petitioner is also directed to 3. the order dated petitioner has joined the investigation. 4. Singh, has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. 72780-2025 “Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case arising out of FIR No.202 dated 23.11.2025, under Sections 132, 329, 351(3), 324, 332 of BNS, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act, 1959, registered at Police Station Bhikiwind, District Tarn Taran. Notice of motion. Mr. Gautam Thapar, Sr. DAG, Punjab who is present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent seeks time to file the status report. Mr. Amit Arora, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed memo of appearance, which is taken on record. Status report in the matter be filed on 20.01.2026. In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. Petitioner shall join investigation as and when called upon to do so and shall abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Petitioner is also directed to surrender his weapon i.e. 315 bore riffle and his arms license to the SHO/Investigating Officer concerned. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 29.12.2025 passed by the co- petitioner has joined the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. -2- Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case arising out of No.202 dated 23.11.2025, under Sections 132, 329, 351(3), 324, 332 of BNS, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act, 1959, registered at Police Station Bhikiwind, District Tarn Mr. Gautam Thapar, Sr. DAG, Punjab who is present in ourt, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and seeks time to file the status report. Mr. Amit Arora, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed memo of appearance, which er be filed on 20.01.2026. In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. Petitioner shall join stigation as and when called upon to do so and shall abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Petitioner is also directed to surrender his weapon i.e. 315 bore riffle and his arms license to SHO/Investigating Officer concerned.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of -ordinate bench of this Court, the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Jaswant , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no - Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case arising out of No.202 dated 23.11.2025, under Sections 132, 329, 351(3), 324, 332 of BNS, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act, 1959, registered at Police Station Bhikiwind, District Tarn Mr. Gautam Thapar, Sr. DAG, Punjab who is present in State and Mr. Amit Arora, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed memo of appearance, which In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. Petitioner shall join stigation as and when called upon to do so and shall abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Petitioner is also directed to surrender his weapon i.e. 315 bore riffle and his arms license to Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of Court, the Jaswant , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no GURPREET 2026.01.23 15:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-72780 5. interim order dated 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. 22.01.2026 Gurpreet 72780-2025 In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 29.12.2025 passed by the co 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 -3- In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by the co-ordinate bench of this 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. (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No - In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the ordinate bench of this is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.01.23 15:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.