CRM-M-3014 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 235 KORIPALLI LEELA PRASAD AND OTHERS STATE OF PUNJAB 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 115(2), 304(2), 333, 351(3), 191(3 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and 25, 27 of the Arms Act at Police Station Satnampura, Phagwara, District Kapurthala 2. petitioners in case FIR No.158 dated 01.11.2025 registered 3014-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH KORIPALLI LEELA PRASAD AND OTHERS Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Dharambir Bhargav, Advocate and Mr. Kulwinder Bhargav, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Amit Shukla, 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 registered under Sections 115(2), 304(2), 333, 351(3), 191(3 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and 25, 27 of the Arms Act at Police Station Satnampura, Phagwara, District Kapurthala. On 29.01.2026, following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.158 dated 01.11.2025 registered -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-68461-2025 Date of decision: 16.02.2026 KORIPALLI LEELA PRASAD AND OTHERS ….Petitioners ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Dharambir Bhargav, Advocate and Mr. Kulwinder Bhargav, Advocate Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. 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.158 dated 01.11.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 304(2), 333, 351(3), 191(3), 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and 25, 27 of the Arms Act at Police Station , 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 petitioners in case FIR No.158 dated 01.11.2025 registered - Petitioners ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the FIR No.158 dated 01.11.2025 ), 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and 25, 27 of the Arms Act at Police Station Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the GURPREET 2026.02.20 17:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-3014 petitioners along with co pistol. Hence, the present FIR. petitioners have been falsely further contends that the petitioners are students and the present dispute arose because of some misunderstanding further submits that the complainant has not received even a 3014-2026 under Sections 115(2), 304(2), 333, 351(3), 191(3), 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and 25, 27 of the Arms Act at Police Station Satnampura, Phagwara, District Kapurthala. Brief facts as per the case of the prosecution are that the petitioners along with co-accused gave beatings to the complainant and snatched his laptop. I alleged that they stopped the complainant and his friends to get medically examined and threatened the complainant with a pistol. Hence, the present FIR. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners have been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioners are students and the present dispute arose because of some misunderstanding between the co-accused and the complainant and the petitioners have been roped in because they are the bat accused. He submits that the petitioners are not specifically named in the FIR and the allegations of giving beatings and snatching the laptop are not against the petitioners. He further submits that the petitioners have neither any conc said incident nor are remotely connected to the same. He further submits that the complainant has not received even a single injury in the alleged incident, which casts on the prosecution story. Learned counsel has further submit that the petitioners are ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the status report, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioners are serious in nature as they have assaulted the complainant and snatched his laptop and also threatened the complainant at gun point. -2- under Sections 115(2), 304(2), 333, 351(3), 191(3), 190 of the Sanhita, 2023 and 25, 27 of the Arms Act at Police Station Satnampura, Phagwara, District Kapurthala. Brief facts as per the case of the prosecution are that the accused gave beatings to the complainant and snatched his laptop. It has been further alleged that they stopped the complainant and his friends to get medically examined and threatened the complainant with a Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioners are students and the present dispute arose because of some misunderstanding accused and the complainant and the petitioners have been roped in because they are the batch mates of the co- accused. He submits that the petitioners are not specifically named in the FIR and the allegations of giving beatings and snatching the laptop are not against the petitioners. He further submits that the petitioners have neither any concern with the said incident nor are remotely connected to the same. He further submits that the complainant has not received even a single injury in the alleged incident, which casts serious doubt on the prosecution story. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioners are ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the status rt, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioners are serious in nature as they have assaulted the complainant and snatched his laptop and also threatened the complainant at - under Sections 115(2), 304(2), 333, 351(3), 191(3), 190 of the Sanhita, 2023 and 25, 27 of the Arms Act at Brief facts as per the case of the prosecution are that the accused gave beatings to the t has been further alleged that they stopped the complainant and his friends to get medically examined and threatened the complainant with a Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioners are students and the present dispute arose because of some misunderstanding accused and the complainant and the petitioners - accused. He submits that the petitioners are not specifically named in the FIR and the allegations of giving beatings and snatching the laptop are not against the petitioners. He further ern with the said incident nor are remotely connected to the same. He further submits that the complainant has not received even a serious doubt ted that the petitioners are ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the status rt, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioners are serious in nature as they have assaulted the complainant and snatched his laptop and also threatened the complainant at GURPREET 2026.02.20 17:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-3014 petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged 3. of the order dated joined the investigation. 4. Singh, has submitted that the are no longer required for further investigation. 5. interim order dated petitioners shall co Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. 16.02.2026 Gurpreet 3014-2026 List on 16.02.2026. In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 Learned counsel for the petitioner of the order dated 29.01.2026 passed by this joined the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from , has submitted that the petitioners have no longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 29.01.2026 passed by this Court, 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 -3- In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, they shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” sel for the petitioners submits that in compliance this Court, the petitioners have Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Manjit s have joined the investigation and no longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the 6 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The ntinue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE Yes/No - In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate arrest, they shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged submits that in compliance ve ASI Manjit and In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the is made absolute. The ntinue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.02.20 17:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.