IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 102 Rajan State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. Navdeep Singh, Advocate and Mr. Dr. ( ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the petitioner in case under Sections 420, 120 the Emigration Act, 1983 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated has joined investigation and for investigation of the case. 3. Learned State C Singh, does not dispute the fact that the petitioner has joined the investigation, however, she contends that custody of the petitioner is required for effecting recovery. 4. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 5. On a specific query as to what recovery the petitioner, State Counsel is not in a position to respond. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-55693 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Navdeep Singh, Advocate and Mr. Jainainder Saini, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Dr. (Ms.) Savi Nagpal, AAG, Punjab ***** VINOD S. 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 petitioner in case bearing FIR No.128 420, 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 the Emigration Act, 1983 at Police Station Division Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 18.03.2026 passed by this Cour has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation for investigation of the case. Learned State Counsel on instructions from Inspector Arjun does not dispute the fact that the petitioner has joined the investigation, however, she contends that custody of the petitioner is required for effecting recovery. Heard learned counsel for the parties. On a specific query as to what recovery the petitioner, State Counsel is not in a position to respond. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 55693-2025(O&M) Date of decision: 08.04.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ , Advocate for the petitioner(s). Ms.) Savi Nagpal, AAG, Punjab. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to dated 27.06.2025 registered Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 24 of Division-B, District Amritsar. Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner custodial interrogation is no longer required ounsel on instructions from Inspector Arjun does not dispute the fact that the petitioner has joined the investigation, however, she contends that custody of the petitioner is Heard learned counsel for the parties. On a specific query as to what recovery is to be effected from the petitioner, State Counsel is not in a position to respond. SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.08 14:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 102 CRM-M-55693-2025(O&M) 6. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the interim order dated 18.03.2026 is made absolute. 7. 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) 08.04.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.08 14:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document