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2023 DAILYLAW 3924 (PNJ)

PARDEEP BHATI v. STATE OF HARYANA

CRM-M/13733/2026 · 2026-03-30

Rupinderjit Chahal

Transfer Petitionbody2023

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CRM-M-13733 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 224 PARDEEP BHATI STATE OF HARYANA CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- M for the petitioner. Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana Mr. Bhaskar Sarout, for the complainant. ***** 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 seek anticipatory bail in case Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 351(2) and Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station BPTP, District Faridabad 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory in case FIR No.219 dated 30.12.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station BPTP, District Faridabad. 13733-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: PARDEEP BHATI Versus HARYANA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Shivam Rawat, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana Mr. Bhaskar Sarout, 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 seek anticipatory bail in case FIR No.219 dated 30.12.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 351(2) and Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station BPTP, District Faridabad On 12.03.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory in case FIR No.219 dated 30.12.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station BPTP, District Faridabad. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-13733-2026 Date of decision: 30.03.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.219 dated 30.12.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station BPTP, District Faridabad. 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.219 dated 30.12.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station BPTP, District Faridabad. ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.219 dated 30.12.2025 registered under 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.219 dated 30.12.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya GURPREET 2026.04.01 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-13733 petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said offence. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 28.12.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 30.12.2025 i.e. after an unexplained days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the prosecution version is believed to be true, even then the injury attributed to him is stated to be simple in nature and thus, the same does not attract Section has been added by the prosecution only to make the offence graver. Further, co the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 25.02.2026. No recovery is to be effected from 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. Haryana, accepts time to file status report in the matter. appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Memo of Appearance, which is taken on record. He, while op prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. 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 b satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner 13733-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said offence. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 28.12.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 30.12.2025 i.e. after an unexplained days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the prosecution version is believed to be true, even then the injury attributed to him is stated to be simple in nature and thus, the same does not attract Section has been added by the prosecution only to make the offence graver. Further, co-accused Sandeep has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 25.02.2026. No recovery is to be effected from 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. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. At this stage, Mr. Bhaskar Sarout, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Memo of Appearance, which is taken on record. He, while op prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. Adjourned to 30.03.2026. In the meantime, the petitioner is dir 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 b satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said offence. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 28.12.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 30.12.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the prosecution version is believed to be true, even then the injury attributed to him is stated to be simple in nature and thus, the same does not attract Section 118(1) of BNS, which has been added by the prosecution only to make the offence accused Sandeep has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 25.02.2026. No recovery is to be effected from him. 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. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. At this stage, Mr. Bhaskar Sarout, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Memo of Appearance, which is taken on record. He, while opposing the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. 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 that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said offence. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 28.12.2025 but the FIR in question was delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the prosecution version is believed to be true, even then the injury attributed to him is stated to be simple in nature 118(1) of BNS, which has been added by the prosecution only to make the offence accused Sandeep has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order him. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called On asking of the Court, Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, State and seeks At this stage, Mr. Bhaskar Sarout, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Memo of posing the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the ected 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 onds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner GURPREET 2026.04.01 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-13733 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. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation 5. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner 6. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order 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 30.03.2026 Gurpreet 13733-2026 3 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 12.03.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and longer required for further investigation. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the dated 12.03.2026 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 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 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions of ASI Subay joined the investigation and is no Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the 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 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the of ASI Subay no Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the 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 2026.04.01 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.