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2023 DAILYLAW 4168 (PNJ)

CHARANJIT SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/19541/2026 · 2026-04-24

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-19541 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 217 CHARANJIT SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- Mr. J.S. Mehal, Mr. Sukhbir Maandi, for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, 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 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and Sanhita, 2023 in FIR No.541 dated 15.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case GD No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered unde 19541-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: CHARANJIT SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. J.S. Mehal, Advocate for Mr. Sukhbir Maandi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, 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 GD No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and Sanhita, 2023 in FIR No.541 dated 15.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, t Tarn Taran. On 09.04.2026, the 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 GD No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered unde IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-19541-2026 Date of decision: 24.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner GD No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in FIR No.541 dated 15.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal 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 GD No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered under Sections ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner GD No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered under 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in FIR No.541 dated 15.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner r Sections GURPREET 2026.04.24 17:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-19541 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in FIR No.541 dated 15.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran. petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged occurr registered on 23.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 101 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that in fact, it is a case of version and cross wherein argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only gave kirpan blow to the complainant, which hit on the non part of t foot. He further argued that as per MLR of the complainant, the injury attributed to the petitioner is stated to be simple in nature. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was added by the p petitioner has other case and no recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to by the investigating agency. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with 19541-2026 2 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in FIR No.541 dated 15.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.11.2025 but the GD in question was registered on 23.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 101 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that in fact, it is a case of version and cross wherein both the parties have received injuries. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only gave kirpan blow to the complainant, which hit on the non part of the body of complainant i.e. on the front side of his right foot. He further argued that as per MLR of the complainant, the injury attributed to the petitioner is stated to be simple in nature. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was added by the prosecution only to make the offence graver. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from him. 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 respondent time to file status report in the matter Adjourned to 24.04.2026. 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 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in FIR No.541 dated 15.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged ence took place on 14.11.2025 but the GD in question was registered on 23.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 101 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that in fact, it is a case of version and cross-version both the parties have received injuries. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only gave kirpan blow to the complainant, which hit on the non-vital he body of complainant i.e. on the front side of his right foot. He further argued that as per MLR of the complainant, the injury attributed to the petitioner is stated to be simple in nature. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was added by the rosecution only to make the offence graver. Moreover, the clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file 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 when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in FIR No.541 dated 15.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged ence took place on 14.11.2025 but the GD in question was registered on 23.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 101 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further version both the parties have received injuries. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only vital he body of complainant i.e. on the front side of his right foot. He further argued that as per MLR of the complainant, the injury attributed to the petitioner is stated to be simple in nature. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was added by the rosecution only to make the offence graver. Moreover, the clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and join the investigation as and when called upon to do so 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 when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with GURPREET 2026.04.24 17:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-19541 the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he 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. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that the longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioner shall Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 24.04.2026 Gurpreet 19541-2026 3 the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he 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 09.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 09.04.2026 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 Section 482(2) of the BNSS. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No 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 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions of ASI Nishan joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The 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 Yes/No 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 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the of ASI Nishan no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The 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 2026.04.24 17:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.