CRM-M-69092 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 223 GURINDER SINGH ALIAS LADDI GATKE WALA STATE OF CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case registered under Section (Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act added lateron), at Police Station Sadar Tarn Taran, District Tarn Taran 2. 69092-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH GURINDER SINGH ALIAS LADDI GATKE WALA Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Ankit Chahal, Advocate for Mr. Saurav Bhatia, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Kuljinder Singh Billing, Advocate for the complainant. ***** 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.258 dated 05.11.2025, registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 3(5) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act added lateron), at Police Station Sadar Tarn Taran, District Tarn Taran. On 22.12.2025, 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.258 dated 05.11.2025, registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 3(5) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 25 and 27 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-69092-2025 Date of decision: 12.01.2026 GURINDER SINGH ALIAS LADDI GATKE WALA ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Ankit Chahal, Advocate for Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Kuljinder Singh Billing, Advocate Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the FIR No.258 dated 05.11.2025, s 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 3(5) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act added lateron), at Police Station Sadar .2025, following order was passed: - 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.258 dated 05.11.2025, registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 3(5) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 25 and 27 - Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the FIR No.258 dated 05.11.2025, s 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 3(5) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act added lateron), at Police Station Sadar 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.258 dated 05.11.2025, registered under Sections GURPREET 2026.01.13 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-69092 petitioner alongwith co petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that no injury has been Learned counsel further submits that a compromi petitioner is serious in nature. He submits that he is not aware 69092-2025 of the Arms Act added lateron), at Police Station Sadar Tarn Taran, District Tarn Taran. Brief facts as per the prosecution case are that the petitioner alongwith co-accused demanded money from the complainant and also abused and threatened to kill him, as as his workers. Hence the present FIR. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that no injury has been caused to anyone in the present case. L that the weapon allegedly used in the crime does not belong to the petitioner and the recovery of the same has already been effected and nothing is to be recovered from the petitioner. Learned counsel further submits that a compromi effected between the parties and to lend force to his argument, he has relied upon the compromise (Annexure P affidavits (Annexures P-6 and P submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Learned State counsel has filed the status report which is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious in nature. He submits that he is not aware of any compromise effected between the parties. Learned counsel contends that the petitioner has actively participated in the crime and does not deserve any concession from this Court. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has affirmed the factum of compromise between the parties and submits that he has no objection, if the present petition is allowed. Adjourned to 12.01.2026. -2- f the Arms Act added lateron), at Police Station Sadar Tarn Brief facts as per the prosecution case are that the accused demanded money from the complainant and also abused and threatened to kill him, as well as his workers. Hence the present FIR. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that no injury has been caused to anyone in the present case. Learned counsel contends that the weapon allegedly used in the crime does not belong to the petitioner and the recovery of the same has already been effected and nothing is to be recovered from the petitioner. Learned counsel further submits that a compromise has been effected between the parties and to lend force to his argument, he has relied upon the compromise (Annexure P-4) as well as 6 and P-7). Learned counsel has petitioner is ready and willing to join the nvestigation as and when called upon to do so by the Learned State counsel has filed the status report which is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious in nature. He submits that he is not aware of any compromise effected between the parties. Learned counsel contends that the petitioner has actively participated in the crime and does not deserve any concession from this Court. d counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has affirmed the factum of compromise between the parties and submits that he has no objection, if the present petition is Adjourned to 12.01.2026. - f the Arms Act added lateron), at Police Station Sadar Tarn Brief facts as per the prosecution case are that the accused demanded money from the well Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that no injury has been earned counsel contends that the weapon allegedly used in the crime does not belong to the petitioner and the recovery of the same has already been effected and nothing is to be recovered from the petitioner. se has been effected between the parties and to lend force to his argument, 4) as well as 7). Learned counsel has petitioner is ready and willing to join the nvestigation as and when called upon to do so by the Learned State counsel has filed the status report which is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious in nature. He submits that he is not aware of any compromise effected between the parties. Learned counsel contends that the petitioner has actively participated in d counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has affirmed the factum of compromise between the parties and submits that he has no objection, if the present petition is GURPREET 2026.01.13 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-69092 petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under 3. the order dated investigation. 4. Singh, has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation 5. interim order dated continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions 482(2) of the BNSS. 12.01.2026 Gurpreet 69092-2025 In the meantime, the petitioner is directed 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 the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner 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 22.12.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 22.12.2025 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 482(2) of the BNSS. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No `ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No -3- 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 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Inderjit , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the .2025 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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No - 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 to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of this Court, the petitioner has joined the Inderjit , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the .2025 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating as provided under Section (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.01.13 17:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.