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2023 DAILYLAW 4042 (PNJ)

GURKOMAL SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/18890/2026 · 2026-04-22

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-18890 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 220 GURKOMAL SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- Mr. Sukhjit Singh, 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 Sections 333, 126(2), 115(2), 109, 351(3), Police Station Amloh, District Fatehgarh Sahib 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.68 dated 21.03.2026, registered under Sections 333, 126(2), 115(2), 109, 351(3), 3(5) and 61(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Amloh, District Fatehgarh Sahib. petitione present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no 18890-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: GURKOMAL SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Sukhjit Singh, 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.68 dated 21.03.2026, registered under Sections 333, 126(2), 115(2), 109, 351(3), 3(5) and 61(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Amloh, District Fatehgarh Sahib 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 in case FIR No.68 dated 21.03.2026, registered under Sections 333, 126(2), 115(2), 109, 351(3), 3(5) and 61(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Amloh, District Fatehgarh Sahib. 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-18890-2026 Date of decision: 22.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL 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.68 dated 21.03.2026, registered under 3(5) and 61(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Amloh, District Fatehgarh Sahib. 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.68 dated 21.03.2026, registered under Sections 333, 126(2), 115(2), 109, 351(3), 3(5) and 61(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Amloh, District Fatehgarh Sahib. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the r is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. 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.68 dated 21.03.2026, registered under 3(5) and 61(2) of BNS, 2023, at Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of to the petitioner in case FIR No.68 dated 21.03.2026, registered under Sections 333, 126(2), 115(2), 109, 351(3), 3(5) and 61(2) of BNS, 2023, at Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the r is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. 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-18890 concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that there is no direct evidence on He further contends that no specific injury has been attributed to the petitioner. It has been contended that the petitioner has been implicated in the present FIR due to factional rivalry prevailing in the village. The complainant being the Sarpanch of the village by misusing the position, falsely implicated the petitioner in the said offence. Nothing is to be recovered from the petitioner. 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. Therefore, it is urged that the instant petition deserves to be allowed. Punjab, acc time to file the status report in the matter. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by t 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 shall also abide by 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 18890-2026 2 concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that there is no direct evidence on record to connect the petitioner with the said crime. He further contends that no specific injury has been attributed to the petitioner. It has been contended that the petitioner has been implicated in the present FIR due to factional rivalry prevailing n the village. The complainant being the Sarpanch of the village by misusing the position, falsely implicated the petitioner in the said offence. Nothing is to be recovered from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is eady 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. 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. 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 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 07.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that there is no direct record to connect the petitioner with the said crime. He further contends that no specific injury has been attributed to the petitioner. It has been contended that the petitioner has been implicated in the present FIR due to factional rivalry prevailing n the village. The complainant being the Sarpanch of the village by misusing the position, falsely implicated the petitioner in the said offence. Nothing is to be recovered from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is eady 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, epts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file the status report in the matter. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and he 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 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 concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that there is no direct record to connect the petitioner with the said crime. He further contends that no specific injury has been attributed to the petitioner. It has been contended that the petitioner has been implicated in the present FIR due to factional rivalry prevailing n the village. The complainant being the Sarpanch of the village by misusing the position, falsely implicated the petitioner in the said offence. Nothing is to be recovered from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is eady and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Therefore, it is urged On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, State and seeks In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and he 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 the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the GURPREET 2026.04.23 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-18890 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner ha 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 the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 22.04.2026 Gurpreet 18890-2026 3 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions the petitioner has joined the investigation and In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 07.04.2026 passed by this 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 the State, on instructions, has submitted that joined the investigation and is no longer required for further 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 has submitted that no longer required for further In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the 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 2026.04.23 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.