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2023 DAILYLAW 4375 (PNJ)

NIRBHAIJEET SINGH AND ANOTHER v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/15916/2026 · 2026-04-07

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-15916 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 223 NIRBHAIJEET SINGH AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- M for the petitioner Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, 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 petitioners seek anticipatory bail in case Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 o Anaj Mandi, Patiala 2. On the BNSS, 2023 (438 Cr.P.C.) is for grant of anticipatory bail to the under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Anaj Mandi, Patiala. 15916-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: NIRBHAIJEET SINGH AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Balram Singh, 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 petitioners seek anticipatory bail in case FIR No.13 dated 27.01.2026, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Anaj Mandi, Patiala. On 25.03.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (438 Cr.P.C.) is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.13 dated 27.01.2026, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Anaj Mandi, Patiala. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-15916-2026 Date of decision: 07.04.2026 ….Petitioners ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioners FIR No.13 dated 27.01.2026, registered under f BNS, 2023, at Police Station following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (438 Cr.P.C.) is for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioners in case FIR No.13 dated 27.01.2026, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Anaj Mandi, Patiala. ….Petitioners ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioners FIR No.13 dated 27.01.2026, registered under f BNS, 2023, at Police Station Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (438 Cr.P.C.) is for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioners in case FIR No.13 dated 27.01.2026, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, at GURPREET 2026.04.09 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15916 petitioners are innocent and have been fal present case. He further contends that the petitioners have no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against them are vague. Learned counsel further contends that earlier the complainant had a dispute with the pe loaded revolver, openly threatened and abused the father of petitioners but later with the intervention of the respectables, the complainant gave a written apology and the matter was compromised. Learned counsel contends that to take complainant has falsely. implicated the petitioners in the present FIR. He further submits that even if contents of FIR are taken to be true, then also no injury has been attributed to the petitioners. No recovery is to be effected from the p 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 investigating agency. Punjab, time to file status report in the matter. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by 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 abid 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 15916-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners are innocent and have been fal present case. He further contends that the petitioners have no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against them are vague. Learned counsel further contends that earlier the complainant had a dispute with the pe loaded revolver, openly threatened and abused the father of petitioners but later with the intervention of the respectables, the complainant gave a written apology and the matter was compromised. Learned counsel contends that to take complainant has falsely. implicated the petitioners in the present FIR. He further submits that even if contents of FIR are taken to be true, then also no injury has been attributed to the petitioners. No recovery is to be effected from the p 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 investigating agency. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 07.04.2026. 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 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.” Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners are innocent and have been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioners have no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against them are vague. Learned counsel further contends that earlier the complainant had a dispute with the petitioners and he, with loaded revolver, openly threatened and abused the father of petitioners but later with the intervention of the respectables, the complainant gave a written apology and the matter was compromised. Learned counsel contends that to take revenge, the complainant has falsely. implicated the petitioners in the present FIR. He further submits that even if contents of FIR are taken to be true, then also no injury has been attributed to the petitioners. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioners. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioners are ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and 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 e by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the sely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioners have no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against them are vague. Learned counsel further contends that earlier titioners and he, with loaded revolver, openly threatened and abused the father of petitioners but later with the intervention of the respectables, the complainant gave a written apology and the matter was revenge, the complainant has falsely. implicated the petitioners in the present FIR. He further submits that even if contents of FIR are taken to be true, then also no injury has been attributed to the petitioners. etitioners. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioners are ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, State and seeks In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and 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 e by the conditions as envisaged under Section GURPREET 2026.04.09 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15916 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner the order dated the investigation. 4. Learned has submitted that the petitioner longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioners shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by Section 482(2) of the BNSS 07.04.2026 Gurpreet 15916-2026 3 Learned counsel for the petitioner the order dated 25.03.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioners have joined the investigation and longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 25.03.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The 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 Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioners have joined counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Vivek, 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 shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No submits that in compliance of joined from ASI Vivek, no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.09 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.