CRM-M-62213 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 211 MANAV BHANDARI 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 Section 420 of IPC, registered at Police Station Div Police Commissionerate Ludhiana 2. bench of this Court 62213-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH MANAV BHANDARI Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Amandeep Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab Mr. Anish Setia, 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.121, dated 14.10.2025, under Section 420 of IPC, registered at Police Station Div Commissionerate Ludhiana. On 06.11.2025, following order bench of this Court: - “Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-62213-2025 Date of decision: 09.02.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Amandeep Singh, 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 FIR No.121, dated 14.10.2025, under Section 420 of IPC, registered at Police Station Division 2, District .2025, following order was passed by the co-ordinate Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR - Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the FIR No.121, dated 14.10.2025, ision 2, District ordinate Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR GURPREET 2026.02.12 13:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-62213 No.121, dated 14.10.2025, under Section 420 of IPC, registered at present FIR is counter blast to the civil suit which has been filed by petitioner is not required. Learned counsel further contended that furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/ 3. the order dated petitioner has joined the investigation. 4. Sukhdev Singh and is no longer required for further investigation. 5. offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner. 62213-2025 No.121, dated 14.10.2025, under Section 420 of IPC, registered at Police Station Division 2, District Commissionerate Ludhiana Learned counsel for the petitioner has inter alia contended that earlier petitioner had been granted the interim bail by learned trial Court but he could not join the investigation due to some unavoidable circumstances. The matter is of civil in nature a present FIR is counter blast to the civil suit which has been filed by the petitioner. He submitted that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Learned counsel further contended that the petitioner is ready and willing to join th Notice of motion. Mr. Navdeep Singh, DAG, Punjab, appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent status report. List on 09.02.2026. Meanwhile, the petitioner shall join the investigation and would come present as and when called for and in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail on his furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/ Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by t conditions as specified under Section 482(2) BNSS.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 06.11.2025 passed by the co- petitioner has joined the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from Sukhdev Singh, has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner. -2- No.121, dated 14.10.2025, under Section 420 of IPC, registered at Police Station Division 2, District Commissionerate Ludhiana. Learned counsel for the petitioner has inter alia contended that earlier petitioner had been granted the interim bail by learned trial Court but he could not join the investigation due to some unavoidable circumstances. The matter is of civil in nature and the present FIR is counter blast to the civil suit which has been filed by the petitioner. He submitted that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Learned counsel further contended that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation. Mr. Navdeep Singh, DAG, Punjab, appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and seeks time to file the Meanwhile, the petitioner shall join the investigation and would come present as and when called for and in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail on his furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/ Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as specified under Section 482(2) BNSS.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of -ordinate bench of this Court, the d counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the - No.121, dated 14.10.2025, under Section 420 of IPC, registered at Learned counsel for the petitioner has inter alia contended that earlier petitioner had been granted the interim bail by learned trial Court but he could not join the investigation due to some nd the present FIR is counter blast to the civil suit which has been filed by the petitioner. He submitted that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Learned counsel further contended that Mr. Navdeep Singh, DAG, Punjab, appears and accepts State and seeks time to file the Meanwhile, the petitioner shall join the investigation and would come present as and when called for and in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail on his furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/ he Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of Court, the SI , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the GURPREET 2026.02.12 13:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-62213 6. 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. 09.02.2026 Gurpreet 62213-2025 In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 06.11.2025 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 2026.02.12 13:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.