CRM-M-6136 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 217 RAJ KUMAR @ RAJ PURI STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- M for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. 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 Section 118(1), 115(2), 49 of Police Station Canal Colony Bathinda, District Bathinda, Punjab. 2. On ordinate bench of this Court old, has Ajay Puri. There is a delay of 20 days in registration of the FIR. He is not stated to be even present at the spot. He is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investig 6136-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: RAJ KUMAR @ RAJ PURI Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Manju Goyal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, DAG, Punjab. ***** 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.102, dated 118(1), 115(2), 49 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Police Station Canal Colony Bathinda, District Bathinda, Punjab. On 03.02.2026, the following order ordinate bench of this Court: - “Learned counsel contends that the petitioner, 75 year old, has been falsely implicated being uncle of the co Ajay Puri. There is a delay of 20 days in registration of the FIR. He is not stated to be even present at the spot. He is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will cooperate. Notice of motion. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-6136-2026 Date of decision: 19.02.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner dated 11.05.2025, registered under yaya Sanhita, 2023, registered at Police Station Canal Colony Bathinda, District Bathinda, Punjab. following order was passed by the co- Learned counsel contends that the petitioner, 75 year been falsely implicated being uncle of the co-accused Ajay Puri. There is a delay of 20 days in registration of the FIR. He is not stated to be even present at the spot. He is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the ating agency and will cooperate. ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner registered under , registered at - Learned counsel contends that the petitioner, 75 year accused Ajay Puri. There is a delay of 20 days in registration of the FIR. He is not stated to be even present at the spot. He is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the GURPREET 2026.02.20 17:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-6136 Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent investigation on or before 10.02.2026. In the eve he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as enshrined under Section 482(2) BNSS. and cooperate wit Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be deemed to have been vacated. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated petitioner has joined the investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 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 18.02.2026 Gurpreet 6136-2026 2 At the asking of the Court, Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 10.02.2026. In the eve he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as enshrined under Section 482(2) BNSS. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join and cooperate with the Investigating Agency as required by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be deemed to have been vacated. Adjourned to 19.02.2026.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 03.02.2026 passed by the co-ordinate bench of joined the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 03.02.2026 passed by the co 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 At the asking of the Court, Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 10.02.2026. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as enshrined under Section 482(2) BNSS. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join h the Investigating Agency as required by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be ” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of ordinate bench of this Court, the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from HC Tarsem joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the the co-ordinate bench of 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. (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No At the asking of the Court, Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, DAG, Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the nt of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join h the Investigating Agency as required by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of this Court, the HC Tarsem no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the 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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.02.20 17:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.