CRM-M-15986 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 209 RISHU @ NIKKA KASHYAP STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. R.S. Dhillon, Mr. Prateek Pandit, 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 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191 BNS added later on), at Police Station Division No.3, District Jalandhar 2. On ordinate Bench 12.01.2026, registered against him for the commission of offences punishable u/s 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191 (3) of BNS (Sections 109, 117(2) of BNS added later on), at 15986-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: RISHU @ NIKKA KASHYAP Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. R.S. Dhillon, Advocate for Mr. Prateek Pandit, 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.6 dated 12.01.2026, registered u/s 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191 (3) of BNS (Sections 109, 117(2) of BNS added later on), at Police Station Division No.3, District Jalandhar On 24.03.2026, the following order ordinate Bench of this Court: - “Petitioner, an accused in case FIR No.6 dated 12.01.2026, registered against him for the commission of offences punishable u/s 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191 (3) of BNS (Sections 109, 117(2) of BNS added later on), at IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-15986-2026 Date of decision: 04.05.2026 ….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.6 dated 12.01.2026, registered u/s 109, (3) of BNS (Sections 109, 117(2) of BNS added later on), at Police Station Division No.3, District Jalandhar. following order was passed by the Co- Petitioner, an accused in case FIR No.6 dated 12.01.2026, registered against him for the commission of offences punishable u/s 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191 (3) of BNS (Sections 109, 117(2) of BNS added later on), at ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.6 dated 12.01.2026, registered u/s 109, (3) of BNS (Sections 109, 117(2) of - Petitioner, an accused in case FIR No.6 dated 12.01.2026, registered against him for the commission of offences punishable u/s 109, 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 351(2), 190, 191 (3) of BNS (Sections 109, 117(2) of BNS added later on), at GURPREET 2026.05.06 15:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15986 Police Station Division present petition for grant of anticipatory bail u/s 482 BNSS. has been falsely implicated in the present case only on account of some prior enmity/party fac main accused, namely, Munish Gill @ Mesha. It is further the submission of learned counsel that petitioner was not present at the site, neither did he participate in the incident. that even if the allegations levelled in the FIR assumed to be true at its face value (though not admitted), no specific positive overt act has been attributed to the petitioner. Thus, the custody interrogation of petitioner is not needed recovered from him, nonetheless, he is ready and willing to join the investigations as and when called for by the Investigating officer. behalf of respondent Singh, submits that petitioner was specifically named in the FIR by the complainant, who in recorded after few days also elaborated upon role played by the petitioner. In the supplementary by complainant that petitioner was armed with a 'Datar' and had inflicted a blow with the same on his (C) knee. Though learned State counsel admits that said injury has been declared 'Simple' in nature. investigation within seven days from today and co same. In the event of the arrest of the petitioner, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. 15986-2026 2 Police Station Division No.3, District Jalandhar, has filed the present petition for grant of anticipatory bail u/s 482 BNSS. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case only on account of some prior enmity/party faction, he being on friendly terms with main accused, namely, Munish Gill @ Mesha. It is further the submission of learned counsel that petitioner was not present at the site, neither did he participate in the incident. The next leg of submission raised by l that even if the allegations levelled in the FIR assumed to be true at its face value (though not admitted), no specific positive overt act has been attributed to the petitioner. Thus, the custody interrogation of petitioner is not needed recovered from him, nonetheless, he is ready and willing to join the investigations as and when called for by the Investigating officer. Notice of motion. Mr. Kamalpreet Bawa, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and on the instructions of ASI Surjeet Singh, submits that petitioner was specifically named in the FIR by the complainant, who in recorded after few days also elaborated upon role played by the petitioner. In the supplementary by complainant that petitioner was armed with a 'Datar' and had inflicted a blow with the same on his (C) knee. Though learned State counsel admits that said injury has been declared 'Simple' in nature. Heard. Documents on record perused. Adjourned to 04.05.2026. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is hereby directed to join investigation within seven days from today and co same. In the event of the arrest of the petitioner, he shall be released on interim bail on his furnishing personal/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. No.3, District Jalandhar, has filed the present petition for grant of anticipatory bail u/s 482 BNSS. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case only on account of tion, he being on friendly terms with main accused, namely, Munish Gill @ Mesha. It is further the submission of learned counsel that petitioner was not present at the site, neither did he participate in the incident. The next leg of submission raised by learned counsel is that even if the allegations levelled in the FIR assumed to be true at its face value (though not admitted), no specific positive overt- act has been attributed to the petitioner. Thus, the custody interrogation of petitioner is not needed, for nothing is to be recovered from him, nonetheless, he is ready and willing to join the investigations as and when called for by the Investigating Mr. Kamalpreet Bawa, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on and on the instructions of ASI Surjeet Singh, submits that petitioner was specifically named in the FIR his supplementary statement recorded after few days also elaborated upon role played by the statement, it has been specified by complainant that petitioner was armed with a 'Datar' and had inflicted a blow with the same on his (C) knee. Though learned State counsel admits that said injury has been declared 'Simple' record perused. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is hereby directed to join investigation within seven days from today and co-operate in the same. In the event of the arrest of the petitioner, he shall be on his furnishing personal/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. No.3, District Jalandhar, has filed the Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case only on account of tion, he being on friendly terms with main accused, namely, Munish Gill @ Mesha. It is further the submission of learned counsel that petitioner was not present at earned counsel is that even if the allegations levelled in the FIR assumed to be true - act has been attributed to the petitioner. Thus, the custody , for nothing is to be recovered from him, nonetheless, he is ready and willing to join the investigations as and when called for by the Investigating Mr. Kamalpreet Bawa, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on and on the instructions of ASI Surjeet Singh, submits that petitioner was specifically named in the FIR his supplementary statement recorded after few days also elaborated upon role played by the statement, it has been specified by complainant that petitioner was armed with a 'Datar' and had inflicted a blow with the same on his (C) knee. Though learned State counsel admits that said injury has been declared 'Simple' In the meanwhile, the petitioner is hereby directed to join operate in the same. In the event of the arrest of the petitioner, he shall be on his furnishing personal/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. GURPREET 2026.05.06 15:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15986 He shall also abide by conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) BNSS. 3. L the order dated petitioner has joined the 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 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 04.05.2026 Gurpreet 15986-2026 3 He shall also abide by conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) BNSS.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 24.03.2026 passed by the Co-ordinate Bench joined the 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 interim order dated 24.03.2026 passed by the ourt, 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 He shall also abide by conditions as envisaged under Section earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of ordinate Bench of this Court, the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Surjit joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the the Co-ordinate Bench of this ourt, 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. (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No He shall also abide by conditions as envisaged under Section earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of this Court, the from ASI Surjit no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the this ourt, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.06 15:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.