CRM-M-13778 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 212 GULSHAN SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- Ms. Amandeep Kaur, for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, 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 petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case Sections 331(6), 115(2), 190, 191(3), 351(3 2023 (Sections 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Nehianwala, District Bathinda 2. On the the petitioner in case FIR No.185 dated 30.08.2025 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 190, 191(3), 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police 13778-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: GULSHAN SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Amandeep Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, 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 petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.185 dated 30.08.2025 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 190, 191(3), 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Nehianwala, District Bathinda. On 08.04.2026, 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 petitioner in case FIR No.185 dated 30.08.2025 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 190, 191(3), 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Nehianwala, District Bathinda. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-13778-2026 Date of decision: 23.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.185 dated 30.08.2025 registered under ) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Nehianwala, following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023/438 Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.185 dated 30.08.2025 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 190, 191(3), 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 117(2) BNS added Station Nehianwala, District Bathinda. ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.185 dated 30.08.2025 registered under ) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 117(2) BNS added later on) at Police Station Nehianwala, Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023/438 Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.185 dated 30.08.2025 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 190, 191(3), 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 117(2) BNS added GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-13778 petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. She argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, only role attributed to the petit of gandassa on the complainant's right leg which is a non part of the body. Moreover, the injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature. She submits that the alleged occurrence took place on 19.08.2025, wh on 30.08.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 11 days thereby casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. She further submits that co concession of bail by learned Tr 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. the status report i report, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. 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 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 13778-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. She argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, only role attributed to the petitioner is that he gave reverse blow of gandassa on the complainant's right leg which is a non part of the body. Moreover, the injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature. She submits that the alleged occurrence took place on 19.08.2025, whereas the FIR in question was registered on 30.08.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 11 days thereby casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. She further submits that co-accused persons have already been granted concession of bail by learned Tr 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 the other hand, learned State counsel has already filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the status report, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. Adjourned to 23.04.2026. 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 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 petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 08.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. She argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, ioner is that he gave reverse blow of gandassa on the complainant's right leg which is a non-vital part of the body. Moreover, the injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature. She submits that the alleged occurrence took ereas the FIR in question was registered on 30.08.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 11 days thereby casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. She further accused persons have already been granted concession of bail by learned Trial Court. 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 On the other hand, learned State counsel has already filed n the matter and while referring to the status report, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are 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 petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. She argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, ioner is that he gave reverse blow vital part of the body. Moreover, the injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature. She submits that the alleged occurrence took ereas the FIR in question was registered on 30.08.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 11 days thereby casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. She further accused persons have already been granted ial Court. 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 On the other hand, learned State counsel has already filed n the matter and while referring to the status report, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are 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 petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-13778 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner ha required for further 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and Section 482(2) of the BNSS 23.04.2026 Gurpreet 13778-2026 3 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 08.04.2026 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 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions of ASI Des Raj, joined the investigation and is no longer 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 shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No of ASI Des Raj, no longer 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 shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.