CRM-M-16235 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 211 PARGAT SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Mr. Sourabh Singla, 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 331(4) and 305 of BNS, 2023 (Sect on) at Police Station Moonak, District Sangrur, Punjab (Annexure P 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for in case FIR No.0005 dated 06.01.2026 registered under Sections 331(4) and 305 of BNS, 2023 (Section 238 of BNS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Moonak, District Sangrur, Punjab (Annexure P petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He 16235-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: PARGAT SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Sourabh Singla, 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.0005 dated 06.01.2026 registered under Sections 331(4) and 305 of BNS, 2023 (Section 238 of BNS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Moonak, District Sangrur, Punjab (Annexure P On 07.04.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0005 dated 06.01.2026 registered under Sections 331(4) and 305 of BNS, 2023 (Section 238 of BNS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Moonak, District Sangrur, Punjab (Annexure P-1). Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-16235-2026 Date of decision: 22.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent 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.0005 dated 06.01.2026 registered under ion 238 of BNS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Moonak, District Sangrur, Punjab (Annexure P-1). following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0005 dated 06.01.2026 registered under Sections 331(4) and 305 of BNS, 2023 (Section 238 of BNS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Moonak, District Sangrur, Punjab nsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0005 dated 06.01.2026 registered under ion 238 of BNS, 2023 added later Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0005 dated 06.01.2026 registered under Sections 331(4) and 305 of BNS, 2023 (Section 238 of BNS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Moonak, District Sangrur, Punjab nsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He GURPREET 2026.04.23 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16235 submits that the petitioner is not named in the FIR and has been implicated only on the basis of the disclosure statement made by a co involvement has been attributed to the petitioner in the alleged offence. Apart from the disclosure statement, there is no other evidence to connect the petitioner with the offence in question and it is a trite law that during his/her custodial interrogation is not admissible in evidence He further contends that no recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and w when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while referring to the status report, has oppose anticipatory bail, by against the petitioner are serious in nature. investigation when required by the the Investigating Agency. In the admitted to interim bail on furnishing of satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Office 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. 16235-2026 2 submits that the petitioner is not named in the FIR and has been implicated only on the basis of the disclosure statement made by a co-accused. He further states that no specific role or involvement has been attributed to the petitioner in the alleged offence. Apart from the disclosure statement, there is no other evidence to connect the petitioner with the offence in question and it is a trite law that disclosure statement of the co during his/her custodial interrogation is not admissible in evidence He further contends that no recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. 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 filed the status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while referring to the status report, has oppose anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. Adjourned to 22.04.2026. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and w when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the admitted to interim bail on furnishing of satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Office 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 07.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. submits that the petitioner is not named in the FIR and has been implicated only on the basis of the disclosure statement made by her states that no specific role or involvement has been attributed to the petitioner in the alleged offence. Apart from the disclosure statement, there is no other evidence to connect the petitioner with the offence in question disclosure statement of the co-accused during his/her custodial interrogation is not admissible in evidence He further contends that no recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that illing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while referring to the status report, has opposed the prayer for grant of submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join within a week from today and would appear as and 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 submits that the petitioner is not named in the FIR and has been implicated only on the basis of the disclosure statement made by her states that no specific role or involvement has been attributed to the petitioner in the alleged offence. Apart from the disclosure statement, there is no other evidence to connect the petitioner with the offence in question accused during his/her custodial interrogation is not admissible in evidence He further contends that no recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that illing to join the investigation as and On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while d the prayer for grant of submitting that the allegations levelled In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join ould appear as and Investigating Officer and cooperate with event of arrest, he shall be bail/surety bonds to 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 2026.04.23 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16235 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner ha required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by lear interim order dated 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 22.04.2026 Gurpreet 16235-2026 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 lear interim order dated 07.04.2026 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 ion 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 Jiwan Lal, 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 Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No of ASI Jiwan Lal, no longer ned State counsel, the 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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.23 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.