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2023 DAILYLAW 3806 (PNJ)

SHAGAN SINGH AND ANR v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/16448/2026 · 2026-05-06

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-16448 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 210 SHAGAN SINGH AND ANR STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Malkiat S. Hundal, Ms. Rubi Khokhar, for the petitioner Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant petition filed under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner seek anticipatory bail in case Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3), 190 BNS, 2023 at Police Station Bhindi Saidan, District Amritsar (Rural) 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.112 dated 08.10.2025 registered under Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3), 190 BNS, 2023 of the 16448-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SHAGAN SINGH AND ANR Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Malkiat S. Hundal, Advocate Ms. Rubi Khokhar, Advocate for the petitioners. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition filed under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner anticipatory bail in case FIR No.112 dated 08.10.2025 registered under Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3), 190 BNS, 2023 at Police Station Saidan, District Amritsar (Rural). On 29.04.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.112 dated 08.10.2025 registered under Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3), 190 BNS, 2023 of the IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-16448-2026 Date of decision: 06.05.2026 ….Petitioners ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate and Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioners FIR No.112 dated 08.10.2025 registered under Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3), 190 BNS, 2023 at Police Station 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 petitioners in case FIR No.112 dated 08.10.2025 registered under Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3), 190 BNS, 2023 of the s ....Respondent Section 482 of the s FIR No.112 dated 08.10.2025 registered under Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3), 190 BNS, 2023 at Police Station Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.112 dated 08.10.2025 registered under Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3), 190 BNS, 2023 of the GURPREET 2026.05.06 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16448 Bharatiya District Amritsar (Rural). petitioners have been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to only role attributed to the petitioner No.1 is is that he gave reverse side of datar blow on the non right arm of the wife of the complainant which has been declared simple in nature whereas petitioner No.2 had a scuffl complainant's daughter counsel has further submitted that the petitioners and the complainant belong to same village and earlier there was a trivial dispute between the son of the complainant and the petition which both the parties sustained injuries. He submits that the petitioners have also registered one cross complainant party. He submits that the present FIR was registered after a de doubt on the prosecution story. He submits that co already been granted concession of bail by this Court vide orders dated 12.02.2026 and 13.03.2026. He further the petitioners are ready and and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. the status report in the matter and while referring to the same has opposed the prayer for grant of submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioners are serious in nature. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, they shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the 16448-2026 2 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Bhindi Saidan, District Amritsar (Rural). Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners have been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to only role attributed to the petitioner No.1 is is that he gave reverse side of datar blow on the non right arm of the wife of the complainant which has been declared simple in nature whereas petitioner No.2 had a scuffl complainant's daughter-in-law and torn her clothes. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioners and the complainant belong to same village and earlier there was a trivial dispute between the son of the complainant and the petitioners which had led to scuffle between both the parties in which both the parties sustained injuries. He submits that the petitioners have also registered one cross complainant party. He submits that the present FIR was registered after a delay of 22 days thereby casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He submits that co already been granted concession of bail by this Court vide orders dated 12.02.2026 and 13.03.2026. He further the petitioners are ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. On the other hand, learned State counsel has already filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the same has opposed the prayer for grant of submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioners are serious in nature. Adjourned to 06.05.2026. In the meantime, the petitioners are 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, they shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Bhindi Saidan, Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners have 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 No.1 is is that he gave reverse side of datar blow on the non-vital part of the body i.e. right arm of the wife of the complainant which has been declared simple in nature whereas petitioner No.2 had a scuffle with the law and torn her clothes. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioners and the complainant belong to same village and earlier there was a trivial dispute between the son of the complainant and the ers which had led to scuffle between both the parties in which both the parties sustained injuries. He submits that the petitioners have also registered one cross-case against the complainant party. He submits that the present FIR was lay of 22 days thereby casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He submits that co-accused has already been granted concession of bail by this Court vide orders dated 12.02.2026 and 13.03.2026. He further submits that willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. On the other hand, learned State counsel has already 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 petitioners In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, they shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Bhindi Saidan, Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners have been falsely implicated in the present case. He be true, only role attributed to the petitioner No.1 is is that he gave vital part of the body i.e. right arm of the wife of the complainant which has been declared e with the law and torn her clothes. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioners and the complainant belong to same village and earlier there was a trivial dispute between the son of the complainant and the ers which had led to scuffle between both the parties in which both the parties sustained injuries. He submits that the case against the complainant party. He submits that the present FIR was lay of 22 days thereby casting a serious accused has already been granted concession of bail by this Court vide submits that willing to join the investigation as On the other hand, learned State counsel has already filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the same anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioners In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, they shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the GURPREET 2026.05.06 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16448 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners sh 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. L the order dated the investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that the petitioner no longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioners shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by Section 482(2) of the BNSS 06.05.2026 Gurpreet 16448-2026 3 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 the order dated 29.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioners have no longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 29.04.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The 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 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners all also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section earned counsel for the petitioners submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioners have joined Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Gurjit joined the investigation and are In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners all also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section submits that in compliance of joined from ASI Gurjit are In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.06 17:29 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.