IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 104 Manjot Singh State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Ms. Meenu Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the petitioner in case Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 117(2), 351(2), 324(4), 191(3) & 190 [Section 118(2) added later on] of the Police Station Maloud, District Ludhiana. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the o has joined investigation and for investigation of the case. 3. Status report dated 27.12.2025 by way of an affidavit of Jasbinder Singh (PPS), Depu Division Payal, Police District Khanna, District Ludhiana has already been filed on behalf of the respondent Registry is directed to tag the same at an appropriate place. 4. Learn IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-58241 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Ms. Meenu, Advocate for the petitioner(s). 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 anticipatory bail to petitioner in case bearing FIR No.62 dated 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 117(2), 351(2), 324(4), 191(3) & 190 [Section 118(2) added later on] of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Maloud, District Ludhiana. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 16.10.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation for investigation of the case. Status report dated 27.12.2025 by way of an affidavit of Jasbinder Singh (PPS), Deputy Superintendent of Police, Payal, Sub Division Payal, Police District Khanna, District Ludhiana has already been filed on behalf of the respondent-State. The same is taken on record. Registry is directed to tag the same at an appropriate place. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 58241-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 30.03.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ , Advocate for the petitioner(s). Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to dated 21.07.2025 registered under 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 117(2), 351(2), 324(4), 191(3) & 190 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner his custodial interrogation is no longer required Status report dated 27.12.2025 by way of an affidavit of ty Superintendent of Police, Payal, Sub- Division Payal, Police District Khanna, District Ludhiana has already been State. The same is taken on record. Registry is directed to tag the same at an appropriate place. ed State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.30 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 104 CRM-M-58241-2025 (O&M) averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 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 16.10.2025 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) 30.03.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.30 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document