CRM-M-17864 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 219 JASHANDEEP SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Yuvraj Singh Sran, Mr. Prateek Pandit, for the petitioner Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, 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 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), (Section 109, 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Division No.3, District Jalandhar 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.6 dated 12.01.2026 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191(3) of BNS, 2023 17864-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: JASHANDEEP SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Yuvraj Singh Sran, Advocate Mr. Prateek Pandit, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, 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.6 dated 12.01.2026 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), (Section 109, 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Division No.3, District Jalandhar. On 20.04.2026, 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.6 dated 12.01.2026 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191(3) of BNS, 2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-17864-2026 Date of decision: 30.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate for Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.6 dated 12.01.2026 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191(3) of BNS, 2023 (Section 109, 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Division No.3, following order was passed by this Court: - 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.6 dated 12.01.2026 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191(3) of BNS, 2023 ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.6 dated 12.01.2026 registered under 190, 191(3) of BNS, 2023 (Section 109, 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Division No.3, 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.6 dated 12.01.2026 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191(3) of BNS, 2023 GURPREET 2026.05.01 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-17864 (Section Division No.3, District Jalandhar. petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken t the injury attributed to the present petitioner is declared simple in nature. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. He submits that the co @ Nikka Kashyap has already been granted concession of interim bail by the Coordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 24.03.2026. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation a when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. 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 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 17864-2026 2 (Section 109, 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Division No.3, District Jalandhar. 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 t the injury attributed to the present petitioner is declared simple in nature. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. He submits that the co @ Nikka Kashyap has already been granted concession of interim bail by the Coordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 24.03.2026. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation a when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Ms. Ramta Chowdhary, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 30.04.2026. 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 petitioners 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 20.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. 109, 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Division No.3, District Jalandhar. 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, the injury attributed to the present petitioner is declared simple in nature. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. He submits that the co-accused Rishu @ Nikka Kashyap has already been granted concession of interim bail by the Coordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 24.03.2026. 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 investigating agency. On asking of the Court, Ms. Ramta Chowdhary, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. 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 interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the 109, 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He o be true, the injury attributed to the present petitioner is declared simple in nature. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not accused Rishu @ Nikka Kashyap has already been granted concession of interim bail by the Coordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 24.03.2026. Learned counsel has further submitted that the s and On asking of the Court, Ms. Ramta Chowdhary, DAG, State and seeks 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 interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the GURPREET 2026.05.01 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-17864 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioner shall co Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 30.04.2026 Gurpreet 17864-2026 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 20.04.2026 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 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from SHO Jatinder 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 ntinue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE Yes/No from SHO Jatinder no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The ntinue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.01 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.