CRM-M-4983 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 210 DAVINDER SINGH ALIAS DEVINDER SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Ms. Nandita Verma, Mr. Akshay Chadha, for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. H.S. Bath, for respondent No.2. ***** RUPINDERJIT 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 420, 467, 468 Commissionerate Ludhiana (Annexure P 2. On the BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipat case FIR No.2 dated 07.01.2026 registered under Sections 420, 4983-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: DAVINDER SINGH ALIAS DEVINDER SINGH Versus PUNJAB AND ANOTHER HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Nandita Verma, Advocate and Mr. Akshay Chadha, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. H.S. Bath, Advocate for respondent No.2. ***** 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.2 dated 07.01.2026 registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of IPC at Police Station NRI, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana (Annexure P-1). On 18.04.2026, the following order “The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipat case FIR No.2 dated 07.01.2026 registered under Sections 420, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-4983-2026 Date of decision: 29.04.2026 DAVINDER SINGH ALIAS DEVINDER SINGH ….Petitioner ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL and Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.2 dated 07.01.2026 registered under B of IPC at Police Station NRI, Police following order was passed by this Court: - The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.2 dated 07.01.2026 registered under Sections 420, ….Petitioner s Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.2 dated 07.01.2026 registered under B of IPC at Police Station NRI, Police The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of ory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.2 dated 07.01.2026 registered under Sections 420, GURPREET 2026.04.30 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-4983 467, 468, 471 and 120 Commissionerate Ludhiana (Annexure P petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He contends that Surjit Singh had executed a Will dated 15.01.2010, on the basis of which mutation was sanctioned in 2016, but the complainant never challenged the same for about nine years. He fu the parties. 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. the status report in the matter and while referring to the status report, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nat the compromise between the parties, if any. affirmed to the compromise having taken place between the parties and has no objection if the present petition 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 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 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counse the order dated investigation. 4983-2026 2 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of IPC at Police Station NRI, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana (Annexure P Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He contends that Surjit Singh had executed a Will dated 15.01.2010, on the basis of which mutation was sanctioned in 2016, but the complainant never challenged the same for about nine years. He further submits that the matter has been compromised between the parties. 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 already filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the status report, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. However, he submits that he is not aware of the compromise between the parties, if any. Learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2 has affirmed to the compromise having taken place between the parties and has no objection if the present petition Adjourned to 29.04.2026. 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 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 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 18.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. B of IPC at Police Station NRI, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana (Annexure P-1). Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He contends that Surjit Singh had executed a Will dated 15.01.2010, on the basis of which mutation was sanctioned in 2016, but the complainant never challenged the same for about nine years. He rther submits that the matter has been compromised between the parties. 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. , learned State counsel has already filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the status report, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are ure. However, he submits that he is not aware of the compromise between the parties, if any. Learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2 has affirmed to the compromise having taken place between the parties and has no objection if the present petition is allowed. 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 petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section l for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the B of IPC at Police Station NRI, Police Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He contends that Surjit Singh had executed a Will dated 15.01.2010, on the basis of which mutation was sanctioned in 2016, but the complainant never challenged the same for about nine years. He rther submits that the matter has been compromised between the parties. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and , learned State counsel has already filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the status report, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are ure. However, he submits that he is not aware of Learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2 has affirmed to the compromise having taken place between the 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 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 l for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the GURPREET 2026.04.30 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-4983 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh Brar, has submitted that the petit is no longer required for further investigation. 5. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the peti 6. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall Section 482(2) of the BNSS 29.04.2026 Gurpreet 4983-2026 3 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner ha no longer required for further investigation. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 18.04.2026 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 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 SHO Jaspreet ioner has joined the investigation and Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the 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 also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No from SHO Jaspreet joined the investigation and Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the 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 also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.30 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.