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2023 DAILYLAW 4074 (PNJ)

JASVIR SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANR

CRM-M/13360/2026 · 2026-03-11

Mandeep Pannu

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CRM-M-13360- 107 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Jasvir Singh State of Punjab and Another CORAM : HON'BLE MS Present: Mr. J.S.Guru, Advocate for the petitioner. MANDEEP PANNU J. 1. This is the first petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 seeking grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 270 dated 01.12.2025 registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 336(2), 338 and 340(2) of BNS 406, 420, 465, 467 and 471 added later on vide DDR Hoshiarpur. 2. Briefly stated, the case of the prosecution is that the complainant, an NRI, came in contact with Satya Kaur and Jasvir Singh, who allegedly assured him that they would get the compl Medical College, Amritsar under the ministry quota. In this regard, they allegedly demanded ₹50 lakhs per student and induced the complainant to pay various amounts on different occasions. It is alleged that handed over a total amount of about promised admission was not secured and the accused persons neither returned the money nor fulfilled their assurance, and they allegedly threa -2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM Date of Decision : VERSUS and Another HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Mr. J.S.Guru, Advocate for the petitioner. -.- MANDEEP PANNU J. (Oral) This is the first petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 270 dated 01.12.2025 registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 336(2), 338 and 340(2) of BNS 406, 420, 465, 467 and 471 IPC) and Section 61(2) of BNS (Section 120 added later on vide DDR No. 30 dated 23.12.2025 at Police Station Tanda, District Briefly stated, the case of the prosecution is that the complainant, an NRI, came in contact with Satya Kaur and Jasvir Singh, who allegedly assured him that they would get the complainant’s children admitted to Shri Guru Ram Dass Medical College, Amritsar under the ministry quota. In this regard, they allegedly ₹50 lakhs per student and induced the complainant to pay various amounts on different occasions. It is alleged that handed over a total amount of about ₹40 lakhs to the accused persons, however the promised admission was not secured and the accused persons neither returned the money nor fulfilled their assurance, and they allegedly threa -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-13360-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision : 11.03.2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondents MANDEEP PANNU Mr. J.S.Guru, Advocate for the petitioner. This is the first petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 270 dated 01.12.2025 registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 336(2), 338 and 340(2) of BNS (Sections and Section 61(2) of BNS (Section 120-B IPC) No. 30 dated 23.12.2025 at Police Station Tanda, District Briefly stated, the case of the prosecution is that the complainant, an NRI, came in contact with Satya Kaur and Jasvir Singh, who allegedly assured him ainant’s children admitted to Shri Guru Ram Dass Medical College, Amritsar under the ministry quota. In this regard, they allegedly ₹50 lakhs per student and induced the complainant to pay various amounts on different occasions. It is alleged that the complainant transferred and ₹40 lakhs to the accused persons, however the promised admission was not secured and the accused persons neither returned the money nor fulfilled their assurance, and they allegedly threatened the complainant This is the first petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 270 dated 01.12.2025 (Sections B IPC) No. 30 dated 23.12.2025 at Police Station Tanda, District Briefly stated, the case of the prosecution is that the complainant, an NRI, came in contact with Satya Kaur and Jasvir Singh, who allegedly assured him ainant’s children admitted to Shri Guru Ram Dass Medical College, Amritsar under the ministry quota. In this regard, they allegedly ₹50 lakhs per student and induced the complainant to pay various the complainant transferred and ₹40 lakhs to the accused persons, however the promised admission was not secured and the accused persons neither returned the tened the complainant TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.11 18:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-13360- when he demanded the amount back. Accordingly, the present FIR came to be registered. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and no role whatsoever has played by him in the alleged occurrence. It is submitted that no amount was ever deposited in the personal account of the petitioner and the allegation in the FIR that a sum of ₹15 lakhs was transferred to the account of the petitioner is factually incorrect. It is argued that the said amount was transferred in the account of M/s Guru Ram Dass Interlock Tiles Factory and not in the personal account of the petitioner. It is further submitted that the complainant himself had applied for admission of Navn transaction and the present petitioner had neither facilitated nor played any role in securing admission of the children of the complainant. It is also argued that there are material discrepancies i daughter of the complainant whereas Devraj Singh Clare is not biologically related to the complainant, which itself falsifies the allegations that the complainant had approached the accused persons for grounds, prayer has been made for grant of anticipatory bail. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Sahil Chowdhary, AAG Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of has put in appearance on behalf of his power of attorney 6. Learned respondent No.2 -2026 (O&M) when he demanded the amount back. Accordingly, the present FIR came to be Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and no role whatsoever has played by him in the alleged occurrence. It is submitted that no amount was ever deposited in the personal account of the petitioner and the allegation in the FIR that ₹15 lakhs was transferred to the account of the petitioner is factually correct. It is argued that the said amount was transferred in the account of M/s Guru Ram Dass Interlock Tiles Factory and not in the personal account of the petitioner. It is further submitted that the complainant himself had applied for admission of Navneet Kaur and Devraj Singh Clare much prior to the alleged transaction and the present petitioner had neither facilitated nor played any role in securing admission of the children of the complainant. It is also argued that there are material discrepancies in the allegations as Navneet Kaur is stated to be the daughter of the complainant whereas Devraj Singh Clare is not biologically related to the complainant, which itself falsifies the allegations that the complainant had approached the accused persons for securing admission of his children. On these grounds, prayer has been made for grant of anticipatory bail. Notice of motion. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Sahil Chowdhary, AAG Punjab, notice on behalf of respondent-State. Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Rehan, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant his power of attorney, which is taken on record. Learned State counsel assisted by counsel for the complainant respondent No.2, has opposed the present petition and submitted that serious -2- when he demanded the amount back. Accordingly, the present FIR came to be Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and no role whatsoever has been played by him in the alleged occurrence. It is submitted that no amount was ever deposited in the personal account of the petitioner and the allegation in the FIR that ₹15 lakhs was transferred to the account of the petitioner is factually correct. It is argued that the said amount was transferred in the account of M/s Guru Ram Dass Interlock Tiles Factory and not in the personal account of the petitioner. It is further submitted that the complainant himself had applied for eet Kaur and Devraj Singh Clare much prior to the alleged transaction and the present petitioner had neither facilitated nor played any role in securing admission of the children of the complainant. It is also argued that there n the allegations as Navneet Kaur is stated to be the daughter of the complainant whereas Devraj Singh Clare is not biologically related to the complainant, which itself falsifies the allegations that the complainant had securing admission of his children. On these grounds, prayer has been made for grant of anticipatory bail. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Sahil Chowdhary, AAG Punjab, . Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Rehan, Advocate the complainant-respondent No.2 and has filed , which is taken on record. State counsel assisted by counsel for the complainant , has opposed the present petition and submitted that serious when he demanded the amount back. Accordingly, the present FIR came to be Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner been played by him in the alleged occurrence. It is submitted that no amount was ever deposited in the personal account of the petitioner and the allegation in the FIR that ₹15 lakhs was transferred to the account of the petitioner is factually correct. It is argued that the said amount was transferred in the account of M/s Guru Ram Dass Interlock Tiles Factory and not in the personal account of the petitioner. It is further submitted that the complainant himself had applied for eet Kaur and Devraj Singh Clare much prior to the alleged transaction and the present petitioner had neither facilitated nor played any role in securing admission of the children of the complainant. It is also argued that there n the allegations as Navneet Kaur is stated to be the daughter of the complainant whereas Devraj Singh Clare is not biologically related to the complainant, which itself falsifies the allegations that the complainant had securing admission of his children. On these On the asking of the Court, Mr. Sahil Chowdhary, AAG Punjab, . Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Rehan, Advocate and has filed State counsel assisted by counsel for the complainant- , has opposed the present petition and submitted that serious TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.11 18:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-13360- allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. It has been argued that an amount of ₹15 lakhs was received by the petitioner and out of the said amount only ₹5 lakhs has been returned. T lakhs was not deposited in his account but in the account of M/s Guru Ram Dass Interlock Tiles Factory does not merit acceptance as the petitioner himself is admittedly one of the partners in the said the said amount. It has further been submitted that the allegations reveal that the accused persons had induced the complainant to part with a substantial amount on the pretext of securing admission of his children i College under the ministry quota and thereafter failed to fulfill the promise. It has also been contended that merely because Devraj Singh Clare is not biologically related to the complainant would not absolve the petitioner of matter pertains to cheating and inducement for securing admission and the role of the accused persons is required to be thoroughly investigated. 7. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the record with their able assistance. 8. From the material placed on record, it prima facie appears that serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner regarding cheating the complainant on the pretext of securing admission of his children in a medical college and obtaining a subst sum of ₹15 lakhs was received in the account of a firm in which the petitioner is a partner and part of the said amount has already been returned, which prima facie indicates the involvement of the petiti on behalf of the petitioner that the amount was not deposited in his personal account cannot be accepted at this stage in view of the admitted position that he is -2026 (O&M) allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. It has been argued that an ₹15 lakhs was received by the petitioner and out of the said amount only ₹5 lakhs has been returned. The contention of the petitioner that the amount of lakhs was not deposited in his account but in the account of M/s Guru Ram Dass Interlock Tiles Factory does not merit acceptance as the petitioner himself is admittedly one of the partners in the said firm and thus he was the beneficiary of the said amount. It has further been submitted that the allegations reveal that the accused persons had induced the complainant to part with a substantial amount on the pretext of securing admission of his children i College under the ministry quota and thereafter failed to fulfill the promise. It has also been contended that merely because Devraj Singh Clare is not biologically related to the complainant would not absolve the petitioner of matter pertains to cheating and inducement for securing admission and the role of the accused persons is required to be thoroughly investigated. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the their able assistance. From the material placed on record, it prima facie appears that serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner regarding cheating the complainant on the pretext of securing admission of his children in a medical college and obtaining a substantial amount from him. The record indicates that a ₹15 lakhs was received in the account of a firm in which the petitioner is a partner and part of the said amount has already been returned, which prima facie indicates the involvement of the petitioner in the transaction. The contention raised on behalf of the petitioner that the amount was not deposited in his personal account cannot be accepted at this stage in view of the admitted position that he is -3- allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. It has been argued that an ₹15 lakhs was received by the petitioner and out of the said amount only he contention of the petitioner that the amount of ₹15 lakhs was not deposited in his account but in the account of M/s Guru Ram Dass Interlock Tiles Factory does not merit acceptance as the petitioner himself is firm and thus he was the beneficiary of the said amount. It has further been submitted that the allegations reveal that the accused persons had induced the complainant to part with a substantial amount on the pretext of securing admission of his children in Shri Guru Ram Dass Medical College under the ministry quota and thereafter failed to fulfill the promise. It has also been contended that merely because Devraj Singh Clare is not biologically related to the complainant would not absolve the petitioner of the allegations as the matter pertains to cheating and inducement for securing admission and the role of the accused persons is required to be thoroughly investigated. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the From the material placed on record, it prima facie appears that serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner regarding cheating the complainant on the pretext of securing admission of his children in a medical antial amount from him. The record indicates that a ₹15 lakhs was received in the account of a firm in which the petitioner is a partner and part of the said amount has already been returned, which prima facie oner in the transaction. The contention raised on behalf of the petitioner that the amount was not deposited in his personal account cannot be accepted at this stage in view of the admitted position that he is allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. It has been argued that an ₹15 lakhs was received by the petitioner and out of the said amount only ₹15 lakhs was not deposited in his account but in the account of M/s Guru Ram Dass Interlock Tiles Factory does not merit acceptance as the petitioner himself is firm and thus he was the beneficiary of the said amount. It has further been submitted that the allegations reveal that the accused persons had induced the complainant to part with a substantial amount on n Shri Guru Ram Dass Medical College under the ministry quota and thereafter failed to fulfill the promise. It has also been contended that merely because Devraj Singh Clare is not biologically the allegations as the matter pertains to cheating and inducement for securing admission and the role of I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the From the material placed on record, it prima facie appears that serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner regarding cheating the complainant on the pretext of securing admission of his children in a medical antial amount from him. The record indicates that a ₹15 lakhs was received in the account of a firm in which the petitioner is a partner and part of the said amount has already been returned, which prima facie oner in the transaction. The contention raised on behalf of the petitioner that the amount was not deposited in his personal account cannot be accepted at this stage in view of the admitted position that he is TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.11 18:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-13360- one of the partners in the said firm. The alle planned transaction whereby the complainant was allegedly induced to part with large sums of money on the assurance of securing admission of the children in a medical college under the ministry quota. The matter involves transactions and the role of the petitioner as well as other accused persons is yet to be thoroughly investigated. At this stage, custodial interrogation of the petitioner cannot be ruled out. 9. Considering the nature and gravity of the allegat requirement of a detailed investigation, this Court does not find any ground to extend the extraordinary relief of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Consequently, the present petition is dismissed. 10. However, nothing stated hereinabove s expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 11. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. March 11, 2026 tripti Whether speaking/non Whether reportable -2026 (O&M) one of the partners in the said firm. The allegations in the FIR disclose a well planned transaction whereby the complainant was allegedly induced to part with large sums of money on the assurance of securing admission of the children in a medical college under the ministry quota. The matter involves transactions and the role of the petitioner as well as other accused persons is yet to be thoroughly investigated. At this stage, custodial interrogation of the petitioner cannot be ruled out. Considering the nature and gravity of the allegat requirement of a detailed investigation, this Court does not find any ground to extend the extraordinary relief of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Consequently, the present petition is dismissed. However, nothing stated hereinabove s expression of opinion on the merits of the case. ending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No -4- gations in the FIR disclose a well planned transaction whereby the complainant was allegedly induced to part with large sums of money on the assurance of securing admission of the children in a medical college under the ministry quota. The matter involves financial transactions and the role of the petitioner as well as other accused persons is yet to be thoroughly investigated. At this stage, custodial interrogation of the petitioner Considering the nature and gravity of the allegations and the requirement of a detailed investigation, this Court does not find any ground to extend the extraordinary relief of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Consequently, However, nothing stated hereinabove shall be construed as an ending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) JUDGE : Speaking : Yes/No gations in the FIR disclose a well- planned transaction whereby the complainant was allegedly induced to part with large sums of money on the assurance of securing admission of the children in a financial transactions and the role of the petitioner as well as other accused persons is yet to be thoroughly investigated. At this stage, custodial interrogation of the petitioner ions and the requirement of a detailed investigation, this Court does not find any ground to extend the extraordinary relief of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Consequently, hall be construed as an TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.11 18:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document