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2023 DAILYLAW 3933 (PNJ)

RAJWINDER SINGH @ RAJU v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/16268/2026 · 2026-04-22

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-16268 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 212 RAJWINDER SINGH @ RAJU STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Tajinder Pal Singh Makkar, for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, 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 under Sections 318(4), 61(2) of the BNS, 2023, District Ferozepur 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR 318(4), 61(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kulgari, District Ferozepur. petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present ca 16268-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: RAJWINDER SINGH @ RAJU Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Tajinder Pal Singh Makkar, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, 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.0020 dated 28.01.2026, registered under Sections 318(4), 61(2) of the BNS, 2023, District Ferozepur. On 07.04.2026, 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.0020 dated 28.01.2026, registered under Sections 318(4), 61(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kulgari, District Ferozepur. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-16268-2026 Date of decision: 22.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate 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 petitioner FIR No.0020 dated 28.01.2026, registered under Sections 318(4), 61(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kulgari, 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 No.0020 dated 28.01.2026, registered under Sections 318(4), 61(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kulgari, Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the se. He further contends that the petitioner has no ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0020 dated 28.01.2026, registered at Police Station Kulgari, Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner No.0020 dated 28.01.2026, registered under Sections 318(4), 61(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kulgari, Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the se. He further contends that the petitioner has no GURPREET 2026.04.23 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16268 concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that there is a delay of two months in making the first complaint to the Punjab State Human Rights occurrence was of July, 2025 whereas the first complaint was filed by the complainant on 04.09.2025 which shows the false implication of the petitioner in the present case. He further contends that the occur the village. It has been contended that the petitioner never demanded any money from the complainant nor he received the same at any point of time. It is further submitted that the matter has been compromised betwee recovered from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agenc that the instant petition deserves to be allowed. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file the status report in the matter. filed power of attorney on behalf of the complainant. The same is taken on record. He has affirmed the factum of compromise between the parties and submits that he has no objection, if the present peti 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 inter satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner 16268-2026 2 concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that there is a delay of two months in making the first complaint to the Punjab State Human Rights Commission because, as per the FIR, the alleged occurrence was of July, 2025 whereas the first complaint was filed by the complainant on 04.09.2025 which shows the false implication of the petitioner in the present case. He further contends that the occurrence took place due to party faction in the village. It has been contended that the petitioner never demanded any money from the complainant nor he received the same at any point of time. It is further submitted that the matter has been compromised between the parties. Nothing is to be recovered from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agenc that the instant petition deserves to be allowed. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file the status report in the matter. Mr. Davinder Pal Soni Joura, Advocate has appeared and filed power of attorney on behalf of the complainant. The same is taken on record. He has affirmed the factum of compromise between the parties and submits that he has no objection, if the present petition is allowed. Adjourned to 22.04.2026. 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 petitioner concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that there is a delay of two months in making the first complaint to the Punjab State Commission because, as per the FIR, the alleged occurrence was of July, 2025 whereas the first complaint was filed by the complainant on 04.09.2025 which shows the false implication of the petitioner in the present case. He further rence took place due to party faction in the village. It has been contended that the petitioner never demanded any money from the complainant nor he received the same at any point of time. It is further submitted that the matter n the parties. Nothing is to be recovered from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Therefore, it is urged that the instant petition deserves to be allowed. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file the status report in the matter. Mr. Davinder Pal Soni Joura, Advocate has appeared and filed power of attorney on behalf of the complainant. The same is taken on record. He has affirmed the factum of compromise between the parties and submits that he has no objection, if the 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 im bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that there is a delay of two months in making the first complaint to the Punjab State Commission because, as per the FIR, the alleged occurrence was of July, 2025 whereas the first complaint was filed by the complainant on 04.09.2025 which shows the false implication of the petitioner in the present case. He further rence took place due to party faction in the village. It has been contended that the petitioner never demanded any money from the complainant nor he received the same at any point of time. It is further submitted that the matter n the parties. Nothing is to be recovered from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called y. Therefore, it is urged On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, State and seeks Mr. Davinder Pal Soni Joura, Advocate has appeared and filed power of attorney on behalf of the complainant. The same is taken on record. He has affirmed the factum of compromise between the parties and submits that he has no objection, if the 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 im bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner GURPREET 2026.04.23 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16268 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in c 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. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by t Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 22.04.2026 Gurpreet 16268-2026 3 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in c the order dated 07.04.2026 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. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 07.04.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by t 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 Jaswinder 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 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 ompliance of joined the of ASI Jaswinder no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The he Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.23 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.