CRM-M-9959 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 210 VARINDER SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- Mr. S.S. Momi, for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab Mr. Naveen Batra, for the complainant. ***** 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 Sections 109, 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25 (Annexure P-1) in cross FIR No.148 dated 01.11.2025 under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25, 27 of the Arms Act (Annexure P-2) at Police Station Fatehgarh Churian, District Batala 2. On 9959-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: VARINDER SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. S.S. Momi, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab Mr. Naveen Batra, 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 GD No.38 dated 04.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25 1) in cross FIR No.148 dated 01.11.2025 under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25, 27 of the Arms Act 2) at Police Station Fatehgarh Churian, District Batala On 24.04.2026, the following order IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-9959-2026 Date of decision: 05.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent 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 GD No.38 dated 04.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25, 27 of the Arms Act 1) in cross FIR No.148 dated 01.11.2025 under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25, 27 of the Arms Act 2) at Police Station Fatehgarh Churian, District Batala. lowing order was passed by this Court: - ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner GD No.38 dated 04.11.2025 registered under , 27 of the Arms Act 1) in cross FIR No.148 dated 01.11.2025 under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25, 27 of the Arms Act GURPREET 2026.05.06 17:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-9959 the BNSS, 2023/438 Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case GD No.38 dated 04.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 191(3), 190 Arms Act (Annexure P under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25, 27 of the Arms Act (Annexure P Fatehgarh Churian, District Batala. petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that the present is a case of version and cross and the present case has been filed in retaliation with the sole intention to haras withdraw his legitimate complaint. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that the matter has been compromised between the parties. To support his contention he has placed on record a duly swo (Annexure A 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 nature. However, the compromise between the parties, if any. has affirmed the factum of compromise having taken place between the parties and has no objection if the present petition is allowed investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with 9959-2026 2 “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023/438 Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case GD No.38 dated 04.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 191(3), 190 Arms Act (Annexure P-1) in cross FIR No.148 dated 01.11.2025 under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25, 27 of the Arms Act (Annexure P Fatehgarh Churian, District Batala. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that the present is a case of version and cross and the present case has been filed in retaliation with the sole intention to harass the petitioner and pressurizing him to withdraw his legitimate complaint. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that the matter has been compromised between the parties. To support his contention he has placed on record a duly swo (Annexure A-1). 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 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 the compromise between the parties, if any. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has affirmed the factum of compromise having taken place between the parties and has no objection if the present petition is allowed. Adjourned to 05.05.2026. 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 Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023/438 Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case GD No.38 dated 04.11.2025 registered under Sections 109, 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25, 27 of the 1) in cross FIR No.148 dated 01.11.2025 under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 BNS and Sections 25, 27 of the Arms Act (Annexure P-2) at Police Station Fatehgarh Churian, District Batala. counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that the present is a case of version and cross-version and the present case has been filed in retaliation with the sole s the petitioner and pressurizing him to withdraw his legitimate complaint. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that the matter has been compromised between the parties. To support his contention he has placed on record a duly sworn affidavit of the complainant 1). 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 he submits that he is not aware of the compromise between the parties, if any. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has affirmed the factum of compromise having taken place between the parties and has no objection if the present petition is 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 Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023/438 Cr.P.C. is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case GD No.38 dated 04.11.2025 registered BNS and Sections 25, 27 of the 1) in cross FIR No.148 dated 01.11.2025 under Sections 109, 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 BNS and 2) at Police Station counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He version and the present case has been filed in retaliation with the sole s the petitioner and pressurizing him to withdraw his legitimate complaint. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that the matter has been compromised between the parties. To support his contention he rn affidavit of the complainant 1). Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and 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 that he is not aware of Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has affirmed the factum of compromise having taken place between the parties and has no objection if the present petition is 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 GURPREET 2026.05.06 17:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-9959 the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he 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. L the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation. 5. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has affirmed the factum of compromise having taken place between the parties and has no objection if the present petition is al 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 al Section 482(2) of the BNSS 05.05.2026 Gurpreet 9959-2026 3 the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he 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 24.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has joined t longer required for further investigation. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has affirmed the factum of compromise having taken place between the parties and has no objection if the present petition is al In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 24.04.2026 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 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 petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from SI Baljit joined the investigation and is no Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has affirmed the factum of compromise having taken place between the parties and has no objection if the present petition is allowed. 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 so abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No 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 petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the from SI Baljit no Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has affirmed the factum of compromise having taken place between the parties 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 so abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.06 17:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.