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2023 DAILYLAW 4246 (PNJ)

SURJIT SINGH @ WADDA GHUGGA v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/17888/2026 · 2026-04-30

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-17888 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 220 SURJIT SINGH @ WADDA GHUGGA STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Kanwaljeet Singh Brar, for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, 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 109, 111(2) and 324(4) of the Bhar Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Faridkot, District Faridkot 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for in case FIR No.507 dated 04.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 111(2) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Faridkot, District Faridkot. 17888-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SURJIT SINGH @ WADDA GHUGGA Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Kanwaljeet Singh Brar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, 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 FIR No.507 dated 04.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 111(2) and 324(4) of the Bhar Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Faridkot, District Faridkot On 02.04.2026, 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 FIR No.507 dated 04.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 111(2) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Faridkot, District Faridkot. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-17888-2026 Date of decision: 30.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.507 dated 04.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 111(2) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Faridkot, District Faridkot. following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.507 dated 04.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 111(2) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Faridkot, ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.507 dated 04.12.2025 registered under atiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.507 dated 04.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 111(2) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Faridkot, GURPREET 2026.05.01 16:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-17888 petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submitted that the petitioner was neither present at the spot when the present FIR was registered, nor has any concern with the said witness to the present occurrence. He argued that earlier, the petitioner was granted the concession of interim bail by the learned Sessions Judge, Faridkot, vide order dated 31.12.2025 and he was direct However, the petitioner failed to comply with the said order because of the reason that non against him in some other case and ultimately, his bail was cancelled in the present FIR. No the petitioner. 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. accepts notice on behalf of respondent file status investigation within a week from today and would ap when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with 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 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. However, the petitioner failed to comply with the order dated 02.04.2026 and did not join the investigation. Subsequently, vide order dated 17888-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submitted that the petitioner was neither present at the spot when the present FIR was registered, nor has any concern with the said incident. He further submitted that there is no eye witness to the present occurrence. He argued that earlier, the petitioner was granted the concession of interim bail by the learned Sessions Judge, Faridkot, vide order dated 31.12.2025 and he was directed to join investigation within 07 days. However, the petitioner failed to comply with the said order because of the reason that non- against him in some other case and ultimately, his bail was cancelled in the present FIR. No the petitioner. 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. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 20.04.2206. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would ap when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with 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 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” However, the petitioner failed to comply with the order dated .04.2026 and did not join the investigation. Subsequently, vide order dated ed counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submitted that the petitioner was neither present at the spot when the present FIR was registered, nor has any concern incident. He further submitted that there is no eye- witness to the present occurrence. He argued that earlier, the petitioner was granted the concession of interim bail by the learned Sessions Judge, Faridkot, vide order dated 31.12.2025 ed to join investigation within 07 days. However, the petitioner failed to comply with the said order -bailable warrants were issued against him in some other case and ultimately, his bail was cancelled in the present FIR. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. 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. Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to 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 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 However, the petitioner failed to comply with the order dated .04.2026 and did not join the investigation. Subsequently, vide order dated ed counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submitted that the petitioner was neither present at the spot when the present FIR was registered, nor has any concern - witness to the present occurrence. He argued that earlier, the petitioner was granted the concession of interim bail by the learned Sessions Judge, Faridkot, vide order dated 31.12.2025 ed to join investigation within 07 days. However, the petitioner failed to comply with the said order bailable warrants were issued against him in some other case and ultimately, his bail was recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab, State and seeks time to In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join pear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section However, the petitioner failed to comply with the order dated .04.2026 and did not join the investigation. Subsequently, vide order dated GURPREET 2026.05.01 16:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-17888 20.04.2026, another opportunity was granted to the petitioner, upon his request, to join the investigation. 4. L the orders dated petitioner has joined the investigation. 5. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation. 6. In view of the statement made by interim order dated 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 30.04.2026 Gurpreet 17888-2026 3 another opportunity was granted to the petitioner, upon his request, to join the investigation. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of dated 02.04.2026 and 20.04.2026 joined the 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 interim order dated 02.04.2026 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 another opportunity was granted to the petitioner, upon his earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of and 20.04.2026 passed by this Court, the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from SI Rajwant 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 petitioner shall 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 i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No another opportunity was granted to the petitioner, upon his earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the from SI Rajwant no learned State counsel, the 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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.01 16:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.