IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 201-2 Bunty State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, Advocate for Mr. Kuldip Singh Dr. ( ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Present petition 2023 for grant of dated 28.09.2023 registered under Sections 336, 323, 148 and 149 IPC (corresponding Sect 25 and 27 of Arms Act (Sections 379, 411, 473 IPC (now Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 341(2) of BNS) added later on vide GD No.26 dated 01.11.2023) in cross case bearing FIR No.97 dated 27.09.2023 under Se 323, 336, 427, 148 and 149 IPC (now Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 125, 324(4), 191(3) and 190 of BNS, 2023) and Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act at Police Station Arniwala District Fazilka. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated has joined investigation and for investigation of the case. 3. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-18343 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, Advocate for Mr. Kuldip Singh, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Dr. (Ms.) Savi Nagpal, AAG, Punjab ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) Present petition has been filed under Section 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner dated 28.09.2023 registered under Sections 336, 323, 148 and 149 IPC Sections 125, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of BNS) and Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act (Sections 379, 411, 473 IPC (now Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 341(2) of BNS) added later on vide GD No.26 dated 01.11.2023) in cross case bearing FIR No.97 dated 27.09.2023 under Se 323, 336, 427, 148 and 149 IPC (now Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 125, 324(4), 191(3) and 190 of BNS, 2023) and Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act at Police Station Arniwala District Fazilka. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 06.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation for investigation of the case. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 18343-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 30.04.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, Advocate for , Advocate for the petitioner(s). Ms.) Savi Nagpal, AAG, Punjab. been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, ipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing GD No.3 dated 28.09.2023 registered under Sections 336, 323, 148 and 149 IPC ions 125, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of BNS) and Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act (Sections 379, 411, 473 IPC (now Sections 303(2), 317(2) and 341(2) of BNS) added later on vide GD No.26 dated 01.11.2023) in cross case bearing FIR No.97 dated 27.09.2023 under Sections 452, 324, 323, 336, 427, 148 and 149 IPC (now Sections 333, 118(1), 115(2), 125, 324(4), 191(3) and 190 of BNS, 2023) and Sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner custodial interrogation is no longer required Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.05.01 10:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 201-2 CRM-M-18343-2026 (O&M) required for the purpose of investigation. 4. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 5. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the interim order dated 06.04.2026 is made absolute. 6. 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) 30.04.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.05.01 10:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document