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2023 DAILYLAW 4721 (PNJ)

MANPREET SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/13559/2026 · 2026-03-30

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-13559 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 221 MANPREET SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- M for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Anoop Singla, 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 seek anticipatory bail in case Sections 126(2), 271, 351(2) and 324(4) of th 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar Kotkapura, District Faridkot. 2. On the in case FIR No.28 dated 05.02.2026 registered under Sections 126(2), 271, 351(2) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 13559-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: MANPREET SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Tanvir Joshi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Anoop Singla, 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 seek anticipatory bail in case FIR No.28 dated 05.02.2026 registered under Sections 126(2), 271, 351(2) and 324(4) of th 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar Kotkapura, District Faridkot. On 12.03.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.28 dated 05.02.2026 registered under Sections 126(2), 271, 351(2) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-13559-2026 Date of decision: 30.03.2026 ….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 petitioner FIR No.28 dated 05.02.2026 registered under Sections 126(2), 271, 351(2) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.28 dated 05.02.2026 registered under Sections 126(2), 271, 351(2) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.28 dated 05.02.2026 registered under e Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.28 dated 05.02.2026 registered under Sections 126(2), 271, 351(2) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, GURPREET 2026.04.01 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-13559 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that in fact, no such occurrence took place and the petitioner has been roped in the present FIR vendetta. He argued that even as per the prosecution case, the alleged occurrence took place on 03.02.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 05.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosec He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner and in fact, it is a case of no injury. He further argued that the allegation of threatening wit as there is no licensed weapon in the name of the petitioner. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has further submitted th ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the 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 Investigat 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, 13559-2026 2 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar Kotkapura, District Faridkot. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that in fact, no such occurrence took place and the petitioner has been roped in the present FIR vendetta. He argued that even as per the prosecution case, the alleged occurrence took place on 03.02.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 05.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosec He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner and in fact, it is a case of no injury. He further argued that the allegation of threatening wit as there is no licensed weapon in the name of the petitioner. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has further submitted th 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 30.03.2026. 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.” 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Kotkapura, District Faridkot. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that in fact, no such occurrence took place and the petitioner has been roped in the present FIR due to political vendetta. He argued that even as per the prosecution case, the alleged occurrence took place on 03.02.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 05.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner and in fact, it is a case of no injury. He further argued that the allegation of threatening with pistol is also vague as there is no licensed weapon in the name of the petitioner. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and 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. On asking of the Court, Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to 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 ing 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 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that in fact, no such occurrence took place and the due to political vendetta. He argued that even as per the prosecution case, the alleged occurrence took place on 03.02.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 05.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained ution story. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner and in fact, it is a case of no injury. He further h pistol is also vague as there is no licensed weapon in the name of the petitioner. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from at the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called On asking of the Court, Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab, me to 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 ing 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 GURPREET 2026.04.01 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-13559 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Guradita Singh, and is no longer required for further investigation. 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 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 also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 30.03.2026 Gurpreet 13559-2026 3 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 12.03.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Guradita Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha no longer required for further investigation. Mr. Anoop Singla, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney in Court today, which is taken on record. He 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 12.03.2026 passed by thi 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 petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions of Inspector s submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation 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. 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 Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the of Inspector joined the 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 In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the s 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) GURPREET 2026.04.01 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.