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2023 DAILYLAW 3641 (PNJ)

LADDI BHATTI v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/16640/2026 · 2026-04-24

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-16640 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 215 LADDI BHATTI STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Mr. A.S. Manaise, Mr. Daljeet Singh Randhawa, 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 petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case Sections 115(2), 118(1), 324(4), 190, 191(3 2023 at Police Station Shri Hargobindpur, Police District Batala, District Gurdaspur. 2. On the BNSS, the petitioner in case FIR No.137 dated 21.12.2024 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 324(4), 190, 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Shri Hargobindpur, Police District 16640-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: LADDI BHATTI Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. A.S. Manaise, Advocate for Mr. Daljeet Singh Randhawa, 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 petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.137 dated 21.12.2024 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 324(4), 190, 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Shri Hargobindpur, Police District Batala, District On 09.04.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023/438 Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.137 dated 21.12.2024 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 324(4), 190, 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Shri Hargobindpur, Police District Batala, District Gurdaspur. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-16640-2026 Date of decision: 24.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate 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 petitioner FIR No.137 dated 21.12.2024 registered under ) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Shri Hargobindpur, Police District Batala, District following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of 2023/438 Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.137 dated 21.12.2024 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 324(4), 190, 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Shri Batala, District Gurdaspur. ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.137 dated 21.12.2024 registered under ) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Shri Hargobindpur, Police District Batala, District Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of 2023/438 Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.137 dated 21.12.2024 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 324(4), 190, 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Shri GURPREET 2026.04.24 17:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16640 petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, only role attributed to the petitioner is tha gave reverse side of datar blow on the back side of left hand of the complainant which is a non the injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature. He submits that the alleged occurrence to whereas the FIR in question was registered on 21.12.2024 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 17 days thereby casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willi investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. status. report in the matter and while referring to the same has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the 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 t 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 16640-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, only role attributed to the petitioner is tha gave reverse side of datar blow on the back side of left hand of the complainant which is a non-vital part of the body. Moreover, the injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature. He submits that the alleged occurrence to whereas the FIR in question was registered on 21.12.2024 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 17 days thereby casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willi investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status. report in the matter and while referring to the same has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. Adjourned to 24.04.2026. 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 of bail/surety bonds to the 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 submits that in compliance of the order dated 09.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, only role attributed to the petitioner is that he raised lalkara and gave reverse side of datar blow on the back side of left hand of vital part of the body. Moreover, the injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature. He submits that the alleged occurrence took place on 03.12.2024, whereas the FIR in question was registered on 21.12.2024 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 17 days thereby casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status. report in the matter and while referring to the same has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and 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 he conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, t he raised lalkara and gave reverse side of datar blow on the back side of left hand of vital part of the body. Moreover, the injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature. He ok place on 03.12.2024, whereas the FIR in question was registered on 21.12.2024 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 17 days thereby casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. Learned counsel has further ng to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status. report in the matter and while referring to the same has bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and 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 he conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the GURPREET 2026.04.24 17:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16640 4. Learned counsel for Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation. 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 Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 24.04.2026 Gurpreet 16640-2026 3 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 09.04.2026 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 the State, on instructions of ASI Sarwan 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 Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No of ASI Sarwan 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 Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.24 17:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.