CRM-M-12160 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 223 RAJEEV SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- M for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, 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 petitioners seek anticipatory bail in case Sections 331(6), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3) and Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Jaito, District Faridkot 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory in case FIR No.272 dated 19.12.2024 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Jaito, District Faridkot. petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submitted that the petitioner was not named in the FIR. It 12160-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: RAJEEV SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Ashish Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, 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 petitioners seek anticipatory bail in case FIR No.272 dated 19.12.2024 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3) and Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Jaito, District Faridkot On 06.03.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory in case FIR No.272 dated 19.12.2024 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Jaito, District Faridkot. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submitted that the petitioner was not named in the FIR. It IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-12160-2026 Date of decision: 24.03.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioners FIR No.272 dated 19.12.2024 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Jaito, District Faridkot. 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 petitioners in case FIR No.272 dated 19.12.2024 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Jaito, District Faridkot. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submitted that the petitioner was not named in the FIR. It ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioners FIR No.272 dated 19.12.2024 registered under 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.272 dated 19.12.2024 registered under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 324(4), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submitted that the petitioner was not named in the FIR. It GURPREET 2026.03.25 18:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-12160 has also been contended that the present petitioner has been nominated in this case as an accused only upon the supp of 09 months from the registration of the FIR, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He argued that earlier, the petitioner was granted the concession of interim bail by the learned Sess and he was directed to join investigation within the stipulated period. However, the petitioner failed to comply with the said order because he was implicated in another FIR No.94 of 2023. He argued that th Gurbhej Singh, which has been declared simple in nature. No recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and investigating agency. accepts notice on behalf of respondent file status report in the matter. 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 bai satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner 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. 12160-2026 2 has also been contended that the present petitioner has been nominated in this case as an accused only upon the supplementary statement of the complainant that too after a gap of 09 months from the registration of the FIR, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He argued that earlier, the petitioner was granted the concession of interim bail by the learned Sessions Judge, Faridkot, vide order dated 11.02.2026 and he was directed to join investigation within the stipulated period. However, the petitioner failed to comply with the said order because he was implicated in another FIR No.94 of 2023. He argued that the main injury has been attributed to co Gurbhej Singh, which has been declared simple in nature. No recovery is to be effected from him. 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. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 24.03.2026. 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 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 06.03.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. has also been contended that the present petitioner has been nominated in this case as an accused only upon the lementary statement of the complainant that too after a gap of 09 months from the registration of the FIR, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He argued that earlier, the petitioner was granted the concession of interim bail by the ions Judge, Faridkot, vide order dated 11.02.2026 and he was directed to join investigation within the stipulated period. However, the petitioner failed to comply with the said order because he was implicated in another FIR No.94 of 2023. e main injury has been attributed to co-accused Gurbhej Singh, which has been declared simple in nature. No recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the when called upon to do so by the On asking of the Court, Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to 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 l 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 has also been contended that the present petitioner has been nominated in this case as an accused only upon the lementary statement of the complainant that too after a gap of 09 months from the registration of the FIR, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He argued that earlier, the petitioner was granted the concession of interim bail by the ions Judge, Faridkot, vide order dated 11.02.2026 and he was directed to join investigation within the stipulated period. However, the petitioner failed to comply with the said order because he was implicated in another FIR No.94 of 2023. accused Gurbhej Singh, which has been declared simple in nature. No recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the when called upon to do so by the On asking of the Court, Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab, State and seeks time to 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 l 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 joined the GURPREET 2026.03.25 18:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-12160 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that the longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioners shall cont Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 24.03.2026 Gurpreet 12160-2026 3 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 06.03.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The 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 from ASI Iqbal 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 inue 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 from ASI Iqbal no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The inue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.03.25 18:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.