IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 106-1 Ranjeet Masih @ Ranjit Masih State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. for the petitioner(s). Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the petitioner in case under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 191(3), 190 [Section 117(2) and 118(2) added later on] of the of the Arms Act, 1959 Batala, District Batala 2. Learned counsel pursuant to the order dated has joined investigation and for investigation of the case. 3. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 4. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 5. Since the petitioner IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-62856 Date of decision: Ranjeet Masih @ Ranjit Masih VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Manbir Singh Basra and Mr. Anupinder Brar, Advocates for the petitioner(s). Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioner in case bearing FIR No.100 109, 115(2), 118(1), 191(3), 190 [Section 117(2) and 118(2) added later on] of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 of the Arms Act, 1959 at Police Station Ghanie Ke Bangar, Police District Batala, District Batala. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 19.03.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation for investigation of the case. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 62856-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 30.03.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Manbir Singh Basra and Mr. Anupinder Brar, Advocates Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to dated 15.09.2025 registered 109, 115(2), 118(1), 191(3), 190 [Section 117(2) and 118(2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 Ghanie Ke Bangar, Police District for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner his custodial interrogation is no longer required Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not Heard learned counsel for the parties. ined the investigation and his SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.30 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 106-1 CRM-M-62856-2025 (O&M) custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the interim order dated 19.03.2026 is made absolute. 6. However, if required, the petitioner(s) shall continue to join investigation as and when required to do so and shall abide by the terms and conditions, as laid down under Section 482 (2) BNSS. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) 30.03.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.30 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document