CRM-M-18671 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 202 SONIA STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM : HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE Present: Mr. for the petitioner Ms. Aakanksha Gupta, AAG, Punjab. KIRTI SINGH, J. (ORAL) 1. Prayer in the present petition filed under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘ anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No. under Sections Sections 4, 6 an Station Sadar Amritsar 2. Vide order directed to join investigation. The reproduced hereinafter: 18671-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-18671 Date of Decision: VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Mr. Nitin Narula, Advocate for the petitioner. s. Aakanksha Gupta, AAG, Punjab. , J. (ORAL) Prayer in the present petition filed under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘ anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No. 137(2) and 96 of BNS (Section 65(1) and 49 of BNS and 4, 6 and 17 of POCSO Act added later on) Sadar Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate Vide order of the Court dated 07.0 directed to join investigation. The relevant portion of the reproduced hereinafter:- “ xxxxxx Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present FIR on the statement of the father of the prosecutrix, wherein it was alleged that a boy named Ashish has enticed his daughter away on the pretext of marriage, with the aid of petitioner and two other persons namely Gori alias Manisha and Vishal. It is submitted that there is registration of the instant FIR. Moreover, the main IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 18671-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 24.04.2026 … PETITIONER ....RESPONDENT KIRTI SINGH s. Aakanksha Gupta, AAG, Punjab. Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.190 dated 29.09.2025, 137(2) and 96 of BNS (Section 65(1) and 49 of BNS and d 17 of POCSO Act added later on), registered at Police Police Commissionerate Amritsar. .04.2026, the petitioner was relevant portion of the said order is Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present FIR on the statement of the father of the prosecutrix, wherein it was alleged that a boy named s enticed his daughter away on the pretext of marriage, with the aid of petitioner and two other persons namely Gori alias Manisha and Vishal. It is submitted that there is a delay of 3 days in the registration of the instant FIR. Moreover, the main SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.04.24 13:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-18671 3. Status report by way of affidavit of Gagandeep Singh, PPS, ACP, North Amritsar filed by the learned State counsel is taken on record. Learned State counsel on instructions from compliance of order dated investigation on 4. Having considered the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the petition is allowed. Order dated made absolute, subject to the condition enumerated under Section 482(2) BNSS. 5. This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read as granting the petitioner(s) indefinite protection from arrest. I be confined to the FIR mentioned other incident that involves commission of an offence. 6. Liberty is reserved with the investigating agency/complainant to move to this Court for a direction under Sect 18671-2026 (O&M) -2- allegations therein have been levelled against co no specific role has been attributed to the petitioner, who evidently has been nominated as an accused based on mere suspicion. It is further submitted that the main accused has been arr and the prosecutrix has also been recovered. Besides, the similarly placed co-accused Manisha alias Gori of anticipatory bail by this Court vide order dated 24.03.2026 passed in CRM-M-70686-2025. Notice of motion. At the asking of the Court, Mr. Yadwinder Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent response. Adjourned to 24.04.2026. In the meantime, the petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Agency/ Officer. She shall abide by the following conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) BNSS, 2023: (1) That the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required to do so. (2) That the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts to the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to Court or to any police officer. (3) That the petitioner shall not permission of the Court. Needless to mention that the investigating agency/officer shall continue with the investigation of the case in usual manner. Interim order to continue.” tatus report by way of affidavit of Gagandeep Singh, PPS, ACP, North Amritsar filed by the learned State counsel is taken on record. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI compliance of order dated 07.04.2026, the on 22.04.2026 and is not required for any further investigation. Having considered the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the petition is allowed. Order dated 07.04.2026 passed by this Court, is hereby made absolute, subject to the condition enumerated under Section 482(2) This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read as granting the petitioner(s) indefinite protection from arrest. I be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. Liberty is reserved with the investigating agency/complainant to move to this Court for a direction under Sect allegations therein have been levelled against co-accused Ashish, and no specific role has been attributed to the petitioner, who evidently has been nominated as an accused based on mere suspicion. It is further submitted that the main accused has been arrested in the present case also been recovered. Besides, the similarly alias Gori has been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court vide order dated 24.03.2026 passed in At the asking of the Court, Mr. Yadwinder Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and prays for time to file Adjourned to 24.04.2026. In the meantime, the petitioner shall join investigation before Investigating Agency/ Officer. She shall abide by the following envisaged under Section 482(2) BNSS, 2023:- (1) That the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required to do so. the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts to the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to Court or to any police officer. (3) That the petitioner shall not leave India without prior permission of the Court. Needless to mention that the investigating agency/officer shall continue with the investigation of the case in usual manner. tatus report by way of affidavit of Gagandeep Singh, PPS, ACP, North Amritsar filed by the learned State counsel is taken on record. ASI Ranjit Singh, submits that in , the petitioner has joined the not required for any further investigation. Having considered the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the passed by this Court, is hereby made absolute, subject to the condition enumerated under Section 482(2) This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read as granting the petitioner(s) indefinite protection from arrest. It shall and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. Liberty is reserved with the investigating agency/complainant to move to this Court for a direction under Section 483(3) of BNSS, 2023 SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.04.24 13:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-18671 (erstwhile Section 439(2) of Cr.P.C.), in the event of violation of any term, stipulated under Section 482(2) BNSS, or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. 24.04.2026 SwarnjitS Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 18671-2026 (O&M) -3- (erstwhile Section 439(2) of Cr.P.C.), in the event of violation of any term, stipulated under Section 482(2) BNSS, or upon showing any other sufficient Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No (erstwhile Section 439(2) of Cr.P.C.), in the event of violation of any term, stipulated under Section 482(2) BNSS, or upon showing any other sufficient Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands (KIRTI SINGH) JUDGE SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.04.24 13:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document