CRM-M-15053- 108 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Harnek Singh State of Haryana CORAM : HON'BLE MS Present: Mr. Abhishek Khullar, Advocate for the petitioner. MANDEEP PANNU J. 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.) seeking grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 30 dated 11.02.2026 registered under Sections 111(3), 115, 316(2), 318(4), 351(2) corresponding section to 420, 506 IPC) District Yamunanagar, Haryana. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner has been falsely imp role attributed to the petitioner and he has been roped in on the basis of vague allegations. It is further contended that there is an unexplained delay in lodging the FIR and the complai alleged payment. It is also submitted that there are contradictions in the version of -2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM Date of Decision : VERSUS Haryana HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Mr. Abhishek Khullar, Advocate for the petitioner. -.- MANDEEP PANNU J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.) seeking grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 30 dated 11.02.2026 registered under Sections 111(3), 115, 316(2), 318(4), 351(2), 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 corresponding section to 111(3) in IPC and corresponding to Sections 323, 406, 420, 506 IPC) and Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 at Police Station Radaur, District Yamunanagar, Haryana. Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. It is submitted that there is no direct role attributed to the petitioner and he has been roped in on the basis of vague allegations. It is further contended that there is an unexplained delay in lodging the FIR and the complainant has not produced any cogent material to substantiate the alleged payment. It is also submitted that there are contradictions in the version of -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-15053-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision : 19.03.2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent MANDEEP PANNU Mr. Abhishek Khullar, Advocate for the petitioner. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.) seeking grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 30 dated 11.02.2026 registered under Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 111(3) in IPC and corresponding to Sections 323, 406, and Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 at Police Station Radaur, Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner licated in the present case. It is submitted that there is no direct role attributed to the petitioner and he has been roped in on the basis of vague allegations. It is further contended that there is an unexplained delay in lodging the nant has not produced any cogent material to substantiate the alleged payment. It is also submitted that there are contradictions in the version of The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.) seeking grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 30 dated 11.02.2026 registered under Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (no 111(3) in IPC and corresponding to Sections 323, 406, and Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 at Police Station Radaur, Learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that the petitioner licated in the present case. It is submitted that there is no direct role attributed to the petitioner and he has been roped in on the basis of vague allegations. It is further contended that there is an unexplained delay in lodging the nant has not produced any cogent material to substantiate the alleged payment. It is also submitted that there are contradictions in the version of TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.20 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-15053- the prosecution and that the petitioner is ready to join the investigation and cooperate with the investigat 3. Notice of motion. 4. On the asking of the Court, appears and contests the present petition. It is submitted that serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. As per the prosecution v petitioner, along with co pretext of doubling money and thereafter cheated him of a substantial amount. It is further submitted that the petitioner, along with others, indulged in activit relating to fake currency and also threatened the complainant at gun argued that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary for proper investigation and recovery of incriminating material, including weapon and money. 5. I have record of the case. 6. From the perusal of the record, it prima facie appears that serious and grave allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. The allegations are not only of cheating involving a substantial amount, but also extend to acts involving preparation/handling of fake currency and criminal intimidation at gun nature of accusations reflects a well be lightly brushed aside at this stage. 7. The investigation is stated to be at a crucial stage and custodial interrogation of the petitioner appears to be necessary for effective investigation, including recovery of weapon and the amount allegedly involved. Grant of anticipatory bail in such circumstances may hamper the investigation and may adversely affect the collection of material evidence. -2026 (O&M) the prosecution and that the petitioner is ready to join the investigation and cooperate with the investigating agency. Notice of motion. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Sushil Bhardwaj, Addl. A.G, Punjab appears and contests the present petition. It is submitted that serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. As per the prosecution v petitioner, along with co-accused, was involved in inducing the complainant on the pretext of doubling money and thereafter cheated him of a substantial amount. It is further submitted that the petitioner, along with others, indulged in activit relating to fake currency and also threatened the complainant at gun argued that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary for proper investigation and recovery of incriminating material, including weapon and money. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the record of the case. From the perusal of the record, it prima facie appears that serious and grave allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. The allegations are not cheating involving a substantial amount, but also extend to acts involving preparation/handling of fake currency and criminal intimidation at gun nature of accusations reflects a well-planned and organized activity, which cannot ed aside at this stage. The investigation is stated to be at a crucial stage and custodial interrogation of the petitioner appears to be necessary for effective investigation, including recovery of weapon and the amount allegedly involved. Grant of icipatory bail in such circumstances may hamper the investigation and may adversely affect the collection of material evidence. -2- the prosecution and that the petitioner is ready to join the investigation and Mr. Sushil Bhardwaj, Addl. A.G, Punjab appears and contests the present petition. It is submitted that serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. As per the prosecution version, the accused, was involved in inducing the complainant on the pretext of doubling money and thereafter cheated him of a substantial amount. It is further submitted that the petitioner, along with others, indulged in activit relating to fake currency and also threatened the complainant at gun-point. It is argued that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary for proper investigation and recovery of incriminating material, including weapon and money. heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the From the perusal of the record, it prima facie appears that serious and grave allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. The allegations are not cheating involving a substantial amount, but also extend to acts involving preparation/handling of fake currency and criminal intimidation at gun-point. The planned and organized activity, which cannot The investigation is stated to be at a crucial stage and custodial interrogation of the petitioner appears to be necessary for effective investigation, including recovery of weapon and the amount allegedly involved. Grant of icipatory bail in such circumstances may hamper the investigation and may adversely affect the collection of material evidence. the prosecution and that the petitioner is ready to join the investigation and Mr. Sushil Bhardwaj, Addl. A.G, Punjab appears and contests the present petition. It is submitted that serious allegations ersion, the accused, was involved in inducing the complainant on the pretext of doubling money and thereafter cheated him of a substantial amount. It is further submitted that the petitioner, along with others, indulged in activities point. It is argued that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary for proper investigation and recovery of incriminating material, including weapon and money. heard learned counsel for the parties and have gone through the From the perusal of the record, it prima facie appears that serious and grave allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. The allegations are not cheating involving a substantial amount, but also extend to acts involving point. The planned and organized activity, which cannot The investigation is stated to be at a crucial stage and custodial interrogation of the petitioner appears to be necessary for effective investigation, including recovery of weapon and the amount allegedly involved. Grant of icipatory bail in such circumstances may hamper the investigation and may TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.20 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-15053- 8. It is settled that the concession of anticipatory bail is an extraordinary relief and is to be granted sparingly, particular allegations and where custodial interrogation is required. In the present case, keeping in view the gravity of the offence, the manner in which the offence is alleged to have been committed and the requirement of custodial int Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of anticipatory bail. 9. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. stated hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 10. All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. March 19, 2026 tripti Whether speaking/non Whether reportable -2026 (O&M) It is settled that the concession of anticipatory bail is an extraordinary relief and is to be granted sparingly, particular allegations and where custodial interrogation is required. In the present case, keeping in view the gravity of the offence, the manner in which the offence is alleged to have been committed and the requirement of custodial int Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of anticipatory bail. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. stated hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No -3- It is settled that the concession of anticipatory bail is an extraordinary relief and is to be granted sparingly, particularly in cases involving serious allegations and where custodial interrogation is required. In the present case, keeping in view the gravity of the offence, the manner in which the offence is alleged to have been committed and the requirement of custodial interrogation, this Court does not find it to be a fit case for grant of anticipatory bail. Accordingly, the present petition is dismissed. However, nothing stated hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) JUDGE : Speaking : Yes/No It is settled that the concession of anticipatory bail is an extraordinary ly in cases involving serious allegations and where custodial interrogation is required. In the present case, keeping in view the gravity of the offence, the manner in which the offence is errogation, this However, nothing stated hereinabove shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of All pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stands disposed of. TRIPTI SAINI 2026.03.20 14:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document