IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 206 Gurpreet Singh @ Mantri State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Ms. Jigyasa Kharbanda Mr. Sharandeep Singh, Advocate for Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 petitioner in case Sections 27 & 29 of the at Police Station 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the case. 3. Learned State counsel on instruction averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is n required for the purpose of investigation. 4. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 5. Since the petitioner interrogation is not required, the present petition is order dated 31.10.2025 6. 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. 18.02.2026 Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-610 Date of decision: Gurpreet Singh @ Mantri VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Ms. Jigyasa Kharbanda, Advocate for Mr. Sharandeep Singh, Advocate for Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, 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 petitioner in case bearing FIR No.128 dated 27 & 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 at Police Station Talwandi Sabo, District Bathinda Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 31.10.2025 passed by this Court, the petiti joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the case. Learned State counsel on instruction averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is n required for the purpose of investigation. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and his interrogation is not required, the present petition is 31.10.2025 is made absolute. 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) Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 61088-2025(O&M) Date of decision: 18.02.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ for Mr. Sharandeep Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Punjab. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to the dated 15.06.2025 registered under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 Bathinda. Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the case. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not Heard learned counsel for the parties. joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the interim 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) JUDGE SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.02.23 10:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document