IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 205 Sarabjeet Singh State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. for the petitioner(s). Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the petitioner in case Section 379, 42 Sections 303(2), 324(4), 329(3), 329(4), 61(2) of the Sanhita, 2023] and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damages to the Public Property Act, 1984 at Police Station Julkan, D 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated has joined investigation and for investigation of 3. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 4. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 5. Since the pet custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-19219 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Devinder K. Rajwal, Advocate (through V.C.) for the petitioner(s). Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab. ***** BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioner in case bearing FIR No.7 dated 27, 447, 448 & 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 s 303(2), 324(4), 329(3), 329(4), 61(2) of the and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damages to the Public Property Act, 1984 at Police Station Julkan, District Patiala Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 09.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation for investigation of the case. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 19219-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 24.04.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Devinder K. Rajwal, Advocate (through V.C.) . The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to dated 22.01.2026 registered under Indian Penal Code, 1860 [now s 303(2), 324(4), 329(3), 329(4), 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damages to the Public istrict Patiala. Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner his 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 Heard learned counsel for the parties. has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.27 19:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 205 CRM-M-19219-2026 (O&M) interim order dated 09.04.2026 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) 24.04.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.27 19:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document