CRM-M-9229 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 211 BIKRAMJEET SINGH @ BIKRAMJIT SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Ms. Swati Verma, Ms. Manisha Kumari, for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, 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 118(2), 115(2), 3(5) of the Bharat Station Ghuman, District Gurdaspur 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the peti in case FIR No.131 dated 24.07.2025 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Ghuman, District Gurdaspur. petitioner has been falsely im argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, 9229-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: BIKRAMJEET SINGH @ BIKRAMJIT SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Swati Verma, Advocate and Ms. Manisha Kumari, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, 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.131 dated 24.07.2025 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Ghuman, District Gurdaspur. On 17.04.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the peti in case FIR No.131 dated 24.07.2025 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Ghuman, District Gurdaspur. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-9229-2026 Date of decision: 28.04.2026 BIKRAMJEET SINGH @ BIKRAMJIT SINGH ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.131 dated 24.07.2025 registered under iya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police 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.131 dated 24.07.2025 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Ghuman, District Gurdaspur. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the plicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.131 dated 24.07.2025 registered under iya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of tioner in case FIR No.131 dated 24.07.2025 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the plicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, GURPREET 2026.04.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-9229 only role attributed to the petitioner is that he raised lalkara and gave datar blow on the right leg and further gave a datar blow (reverse side) on the bac part of the body. He submits that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.07.2025, whereas the FIR in question was registered on 24.07.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 10 days thereby casting serious doubt o 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. prayer allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. investigation within a week from today and would appear 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 petit 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. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 9229-2026 2 only role attributed to the petitioner is that he raised lalkara and gave datar blow on the right leg and further gave a datar blow (reverse side) on the back of the complainant which is a non part of the body. He submits that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.07.2025, whereas the FIR in question was registered on 24.07.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 10 days thereby casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. 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 the other hand, learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. Adjourned to 28.04.2026. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear 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 petit 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 17.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the nterim order dated 17.04.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The only role attributed to the petitioner is that he raised lalkara and gave datar blow on the right leg and further gave a datar blow k of the complainant which is a non-vital part of the body. He submits that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.07.2025, whereas the FIR in question was registered on 24.07.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 10 days thereby n the prosecution story. 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 opposed the for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. 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 Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions of ASI Satpal 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 only role attributed to the petitioner is that he raised lalkara and gave datar blow on the right leg and further gave a datar blow vital part of the body. He submits that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.07.2025, whereas the FIR in question was registered on 24.07.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 10 days thereby n the prosecution story. 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 opposed the for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join 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 ioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the of ASI Satpal no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The GURPREET 2026.04.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-9229 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 28.04.2026 Gurpreet 9229-2026 3 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 petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.