CRM-M-14041 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 207 NIDHI SHARMA STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Manu K. Bhandari, for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab Mr. Tanvir Joshi, Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Gill, Mr. Harbir Singh Sandhu, 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 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and Muktsar, District Shri Muktsar Sahib 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the pet in case FIR No.0058 dated 03.04.2024 registered under Sections 14041-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: NIDHI SHARMA Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Manu K. Bhandari, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab Mr. Tanvir Joshi, Advocate, Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Gill, Advocate Mr. Harbir Singh Sandhu, 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 FIR No.0058 dated 03.04.2024 registered under Sections 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120 Muktsar, District Shri Muktsar Sahib. On 08.04.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the pet in case FIR No.0058 dated 03.04.2024 registered under Sections IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-14041-2026 Date of decision: 06.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab. Advocate and Advocate Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0058 dated 03.04.2024 registered under 120-B IPC at Police Station City 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 petitioner in case FIR No.0058 dated 03.04.2024 registered under Sections ….Petitioner s Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0058 dated 03.04.2024 registered under B IPC at Police Station City Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of itioner in case FIR No.0058 dated 03.04.2024 registered under Sections GURPREET 2026.05.07 15:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-14041 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120 City Muktsar, District Shri Muktsar Sahib. petitioner has been falsely submits that a false FIR has been registered against the petitioner and that no amount was ever transferred by the complainant into the petitioner's bank account. He further submits that, apart from mentioning the dates o transactions, the complainant has not specified the account numbers purportedly belonging to the petitioner. It is also contended that the complainant has failed to place on record any bank statements to substantiate the alleged transactions petitioner. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the co accused, namely Jaipal Singh, has already been granted anticipatory bail by a Coordinate Bench of this Court. 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. status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while referring to the status report, has petition for bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. investigation within a week from today and would when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, she shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 14041-2026 2 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120 City Muktsar, District Shri Muktsar Sahib. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that a false FIR has been registered against the petitioner and that no amount was ever transferred by the complainant into the petitioner's bank account. He further submits that, apart from mentioning the dates o transactions, the complainant has not specified the account numbers purportedly belonging to the petitioner. It is also contended that the complainant has failed to place on record any bank statements to substantiate the alleged transactions petitioner. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the co accused, namely Jaipal Singh, has already been granted anticipatory bail by a Coordinate Bench of this Court. 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 filed the status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while referring to the status report, has petition for bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. Adjourned to 23.04.2026. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, she shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B IPC at Police Station City Muktsar, District Shri Muktsar Sahib. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the implicated in the present case. He submits that a false FIR has been registered against the petitioner and that no amount was ever transferred by the complainant into the petitioner's bank account. He further submits that, apart from mentioning the dates of the alleged transactions, the complainant has not specified the account numbers purportedly belonging to the petitioner. It is also contended that the complainant has failed to place on record any bank statements to substantiate the alleged transactions with the petitioner. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the co- accused, namely Jaipal Singh, has already been granted anticipatory bail by a Coordinate Bench of this Court. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while referring to the status report, has vehemently opposed the petition for bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. 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, she 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 B IPC at Police Station Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the implicated in the present case. He submits that a false FIR has been registered against the petitioner and that no amount was ever transferred by the complainant into the petitioner's bank account. He further f the alleged transactions, the complainant has not specified the account numbers purportedly belonging to the petitioner. It is also contended that the complainant has failed to place on record any with the - accused, namely Jaipal Singh, has already been granted anticipatory bail by a Coordinate Bench of this Court. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while vehemently opposed the petition for bail by submitting that the allegations levelled In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, she shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section GURPREET 2026.05.07 15:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-14041 3. L the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Lakhwinder Singh, investigation and 5. Mr. the complainant and has filed his power of attorney in Court today, which is taken on record serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner 6. In v interim order dated petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the Section 482(2) of the BNSS 06.05.2026 Gurpreet 14041-2026 3 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 08.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha igation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Lakhwinder Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. Mr. Tanvir Joshi, Advocate has put in the complainant and has filed his power of attorney in Court today, which is taken on record and 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 08.04.2026 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 Section 482(2) of the BNSS. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI has submitted that the petitioner has joined the no longer required for further investigation. , Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney in Court today, which is submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner. iew 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 Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the from ASI joined the appearance on behalf of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney in Court today, which is submits that the offence committed by petitioner is iew 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 conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.07 15:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.