CRM-M-57257 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 217 OM PARKASH 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 registered under Sections 299, 331 (3) and 305 of BNS, 2023, Station Amir Khas, District Fazilka 2. 57257-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH OM PARKASH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Jatin Bansal Kotshamir, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab Mr. S.S. Sodhi, Advocate for Mr. Rajeev, 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 registered under Sections 299, 331 (3) and 305 of BNS, 2023, Station Amir Khas, District Fazilka. On 11.11.2025, 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.82 dated 10.09.202 299, 331 (3) and 305 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Amir Khas, District Fazilka. -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-57257-2025 Date of decision: 12.01.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab. for the complainant. 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.82 dated 10.09.2025, registered under Sections 299, 331 (3) and 305 of BNS, 2023, at Police .2025, following order was passed: - 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.82 dated 10.09.2025, registered under Sections 299, 331 (3) and 305 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Amir - Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the FIR No.82 dated 10.09.2025, at Police Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in 5, registered under Sections 299, 331 (3) and 305 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Amir GURPREET 2026.01.13 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-57257 petitioner along with 15 petitioner has been falsely impl further contends that the matter is purely of civil nature and parties and submits that he has no objection, if the present petition is allowed. 57257-2025 Brief facts as per the prosecution case are that the petitioner along with 15-20 other unknown persons armed with deadly weapons, forcibly entered the temple premises and while trying to take illegal possession of the temple had caused sacrilege to the idols of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses installed therein. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely impl further contends that the matter is purely of civil nature and civil suit regarding said land is already pending. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is not involved in the alleged occurrence. Learned counsel further has been effected between the parties and a petition i.e. CRM M-62160-2025 has been filed by the petitioner for quashing of the aforesaid FIR which is fixed before this Court for today and in which notice of motion has been issued effected 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. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent seeks time to file the status report in the matter. Mr. S.S.Sodhi, Advocate has appeared and filed memo of appearance on behalf of the complainant. The same is ta 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 29.11.2025. 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 -2- Brief facts as per the prosecution case are that the 20 other unknown persons armed with entered the temple premises and while trying to take illegal possession of the temple had caused sacrilege to the idols of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the matter is purely of civil nature and civil suit regarding said land is already pending. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is not involved in the alleged occurrence. Learned counsel further submits that a compromise has been effected between the parties and a petition i.e. CRM- 2025 has been filed by the petitioner for quashing of the aforesaid FIR which is fixed before this Court for today and in which notice of motion has been issued. No recovery is to be effected 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 Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and seeks time to file the status report in the matter. Mr. S.S.Sodhi, Advocate has appeared and filed memo of appearance 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 Adjourned to 29.11.2025. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate - Brief facts as per the prosecution case are that the 20 other unknown persons armed with entered the temple premises and while trying to take illegal possession of the temple had caused sacrilege to the idols of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the icated in the present case. He further contends that the matter is purely of civil nature and civil suit regarding said land is already pending. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is not involved in the alleged submits that a compromise - 2025 has been filed by the petitioner for quashing of the aforesaid FIR which is fixed before this Court for today and . No recovery is to be effected 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 Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, State and Mr. S.S.Sodhi, Advocate has appeared and filed memo of ken on record. He has affirmed the factum of compromise between the parties and submits that he has no objection, if the present In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join from today and would appear as GURPREET 2026.01.13 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-57257 petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under 3. the order dated investigation. 4. Singh, has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. 5. interim order dated continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provid 482(2) of the BNSS. 12.01.2026 Gurpreet 57257-2025 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 Arrestin 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 11.11.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 11.11.2025 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 provid 482(2) of the BNSS. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No `ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No -3- 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 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Satnam , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the .2025 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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No - with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to g/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of this Court, the petitioner has joined the Satnam , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the .2025 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating ed under Section (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.01.13 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.