IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 119-1 Mehma Singh State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. 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 petitioner in case Sections 420, 120 Faridkot. 2. Mr. of complainant and files his Power of Attorney. The same is taken on record. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the case. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submit required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since the petitioner interrogation is not required, the pres order dated 23.12.2025 7. 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 11.03.2026 Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-73045 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Gunjeet Singh Brar, Advocate for the petitioner 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 the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.191 dated s 420, 120-B Indian Penal Code, 1860 at Police Station Jaito, District Mr. Manpreet Singh Rai, Advocate enters appearance on behalf and files his Power of Attorney. The same is taken on record. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 23.12.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required 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 interrogation is not required, the present petition is 23.12.2025 is made absolute. 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) Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 73045-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 11.03.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ for the petitioner. Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to the dated 17.11.2025 registered under at Police Station Jaito, District Advocate enters appearance on behalf and files his Power of Attorney. The same is taken on record. Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the case. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said s that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not Heard learned counsel for the parties. has joined the investigation and his custodial ent petition is allowed and the interim 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 Section 482 (2) BNSS. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) JUDGE SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.12 12:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document