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2023 DAILYLAW 4309 (PNJ)

ANSDEEP SINGH v. STATE OF HARYANA

CRM-M/46390/2025 · 2026-02-02

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-46390 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 205 ANSDEEP SINGH STATE OF CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- RUPINDERJIT 1. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case registered under Section 318(4) and 6 2023, at Police Station Ladwa, District Kurukshetra 2. 46390-2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ANSDEEP SINGH Versus STATE OF HARYANA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Rakesh Nehra, Senior Advocate Ms. Bindu Tanwar, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana Mr. Anil Mehta, Advocate for the complainant. ***** 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 Section 318(4) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ladwa, District Kurukshetra On 22.08.2025, 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.305 dated 29.06.2025 registered under Section -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-46390-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 02.02.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate with Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana. 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.305 dated 29.06.2025 1 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ladwa, District Kurukshetra. .2025, 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 FIR No.305 dated 29.06.2025 registered under Section - Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the FIR No.305 dated 29.06.2025 1 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 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.305 dated 29.06.2025 registered under Section GURPREET 2026.02.05 09:39 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-46390 petitioner has been falsely implicated in the case. In fact, the petitioner and his family himself are the victims at the hands of petitioner was deceived and defrauded by the said Company to prior to the registration of the FIR in question. petitioner, at the initial stage. It Imm 46390-2025 (O&M) 318(4) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ladwa, District Kurukshetra. Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the case. In fact, the petitioner and his family himself are the victims at the hands of the Company namely R.G. Immigr petitioner was deceived and defrauded by the said Company to the tune of Rs.30,35,000/-, for which, on the complaint of the wife of the petitioner, FIR No.83 dated 09.02.2025 under Sections 326(2), 318(4), 61(2) BNS of 2023 and Se of the Immigration Act was lodged at Police Station Ladwa, District Kurukshetra (Annexure P3) i.e. about four months prior to the registration of the FIR in question. Further, it is argued that in the initial complaint dated 18.12.2024 (Annexure P-4), made to SHO, Police Station Phase-I, Mohali, the complainant had not named the petitioner. Even in the second complaint dated 21.03.2025 (Annexure P made at Kurukshetra, no allegations were made against the petitioner, at the initial stage. It that the name of the petitioner was added as an accused, which raises doubts about the truthfulness of the complaint. It is further the case of the petitioner that the complainant in the present case is known to the petitio college days and it was on the asking of the complainant that the petitioner told him about his own plans of going abroad for work. The complainant also desired to go abroad on work visa and then the petitioner told him about the company R.G. Immigration Services. The complainant approached the said Company on his own and executed an agreement with the said Company for a total amount of Rs.12 lacs, out of which Rs.9 lacs were paid through RTGS directly in the account of the Company. The Company asked for remaining amount of Rs.3 lacs in cash, which the complainant did not have. However, at -2- 318(4) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ladwa, District Kurukshetra. Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the case. In fact, the petitioner and his family himself are the victims at the hands of the Company namely R.G. Immigration/Rudraksh Group. The petitioner was deceived and defrauded by the said Company to , for which, on the complaint of the wife of the petitioner, FIR No.83 dated 09.02.2025 under Sections 326(2), 318(4), 61(2) BNS of 2023 and Sections 10/24 of the Immigration Act was lodged at Police Station Ladwa, District Kurukshetra (Annexure P3) i.e. about four months prior to the registration of the FIR in question. Further, it is argued that in the initial complaint dated 4), made to SHO, Police Station I, Mohali, the complainant had not named the petitioner. Even in the second complaint dated 21.03.2025 (Annexure P-5), made at Kurukshetra, no allegations were made against the petitioner, at the initial stage. It is was only at a belated stage that the name of the petitioner was added as an accused, which doubts about the truthfulness of the complaint. It is further the case of the petitioner that the complainant in the present case is known to the petitioner since college days and it was on the asking of the complainant that the petitioner told him about his own plans of going abroad for work. The complainant also desired to go abroad on work visa and then the petitioner told him about the company R.G. igration Services. The complainant approached the said Company on his own and executed an agreement with the said Company for a total amount of Rs.12 lacs, out of which Rs.9 lacs were paid through RTGS directly in the account of the ked for remaining amount of Rs.3 lacs in cash, which the complainant did not have. However, at - 318(4) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the case. In fact, the petitioner and his family himself are the victims at the hands of ation/Rudraksh Group. The petitioner was deceived and defrauded by the said Company to , for which, on the complaint of the wife of the petitioner, FIR No.83 dated 09.02.2025 under ctions 10/24 of the Immigration Act was lodged at Police Station Ladwa, District Kurukshetra (Annexure P3) i.e. about four months Further, it is argued that in the initial complaint dated 4), made to SHO, Police Station I, Mohali, the complainant had not named the petitioner. 5), made at Kurukshetra, no allegations were made against the is was only at a belated stage that the name of the petitioner was added as an accused, which It is further the case of the petitioner that the ner since college days and it was on the asking of the complainant that the petitioner told him about his own plans of going abroad for work. The complainant also desired to go abroad on work visa and then the petitioner told him about the company R.G. igration Services. The complainant approached the said Company on his own and executed an agreement with the said Company for a total amount of Rs.12 lacs, out of which Rs.9 lacs were paid through RTGS directly in the account of the ked for remaining amount of Rs.3 lacs in cash, which the complainant did not have. However, at GURPREET 2026.02.05 09:39 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-46390 petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and petition for anticipatory petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under 3. the order dated investigation. 46390-2025 (O&M) his request, the petitioner deposited the said amount in the Company and on return deposited Rs.3 lacs in the account of the petitioner. Learned counsel has of cash deposit dated 19.11.2024 (Annexure P submitted that Sachin, relative of the complainant was also not having cash amount of Rs.6 lacs, and thus, to help him, this amount was deposited by the petitione this amount, which was returned by Sachin by way of RTGS to 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 investigati Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent seeks time to file status report. Learned counsel for the complainant, while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner in connivance with other co-accused has committed a fraud by usurping the hard-earned money of the complainant and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. List on 23.09.2025. In the meantime, the petitioner 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/s 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 22.08.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation. -3- his request, the petitioner deposited the said amount in the Company and on return deposited Rs.3 lacs in the account of the petitioner. Learned counsel has also referred to the receipt of cash deposit dated 19.11.2024 (Annexure P-7). Further, it is submitted that Sachin, relative of the complainant was also not having cash amount of Rs.6 lacs, and thus, to help him, this amount was deposited by the petitioner on 15.10.2024. It was this amount, which was returned by Sachin by way of RTGS to 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. On asking of the Court, Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and Learned counsel for the complainant, while opposing the bail, has contended that the petitioner accused has committed a fraud by earned money of the complainant and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. 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 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of Court, the petitioner has joined the - his request, the petitioner deposited the said amount in the Company and on return deposited Rs.3 lacs in the account of also referred to the receipt 7). Further, it is submitted that Sachin, relative of the complainant was also not having cash amount of Rs.6 lacs, and thus, to help him, this r on 15.10.2024. It was this amount, which was returned by Sachin by way of RTGS to the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and On asking of the Court, Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, State and Learned counsel for the complainant, while opposing the bail, has contended that the petitioner accused has committed a fraud by earned money of the complainant and, thus, 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 urety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of Court, the petitioner has joined the GURPREET 2026.02.05 09:39 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-46390 4. Mahender Singh, investigation and is no longer required for furthe 5. 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. 02.02.2026 Gurpreet 46390-2025 (O&M) Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from SI Mahender Singh, has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for furthe In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 22.08.2025 passed by this Court, 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 -4- Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from SI has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. 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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No - Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from SI has submitted that the petitioner has joined the In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the 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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.02.05 09:39 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.