IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 203 Rachhpal Singh State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. for the petitioner(s). Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 petitioner in case Sections 303(2), 324(4), 329(3), 329(4), 61(2) of the 2023 and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damages to the Public Property Act, 1984 at Police Station Julkan, District Patiala 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated joined investigation and investigation of the case. 3. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 4. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 5. Since the petitioner interrogation is not required, the present petition is order dated 13.02.2026 6. However, if required, the petitioner(s) shall continue to join investigation as and when re conditions, as laid down under Section 482 (2) BNSS. 24.04.2026 Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-8419 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Devinder K. Rajwal, Advocate (through V.C.) for the petitioner(s). Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab. ***** BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.7 dated 303(2), 324(4), 329(3), 329(4), 61(2) of the and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damages to the Public Property Act, 1984 at Police Station Julkan, District Patiala. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 13.02.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation investigation of the case. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and interrogation is not required, the present petition is 13.02.2026 is made absolute. However, if required, the petitioner(s) shall continue to join investigation as and when required to do so and shall abide by the terms and conditions, as laid down under Section 482 (2) BNSS. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 8419-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 24.04.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ (through V.C.) . The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to the dated 22.01.2026 registered under 303(2), 324(4), 329(3), 329(4), 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Section 3 of the Prevention of Damages to the Public Property Act, Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner has his custodial interrogation is no longer required for Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not Heard learned counsel for the parties. ined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the interim However, if required, the petitioner(s) shall continue to join quired to do so and shall abide by the terms and conditions, as laid down under Section 482 (2) BNSS. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) JUDGE SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.27 19:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document