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2023 DAILYLAW 4905 (PNJ)

RIMPY KUMAR v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/20639/2026 · 2026-04-28

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-20639 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 227 RIMPY KUMAR STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Mr. Deepak Aggarwal, for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab Mr. Nishan Singh Chahal, for the complainant. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant petition filed Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (fo seeks anticipatory bail in case Sections 318(4), 336(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Civil Lines Bathinda, District Bathinda 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.81 dated 25.03.2026, registe 318(4), 336(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Civil Lines Bathinda, District Bathinda. 20639-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: RIMPY KUMAR Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Deepak Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab Mr. Nishan Singh Chahal, Advocate for the complainant. ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition filed Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (fo anticipatory bail in case FIR No.81 dated 25.03.2026, registered under Sections 318(4), 336(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Civil Lines Bathinda, District Bathinda. On 17.04.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.81 dated 25.03.2026, registe 318(4), 336(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Civil Lines Bathinda, District Bathinda. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-20639-2026 Date of decision: 28.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab. Advocate Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.81 dated 25.03.2026, registered under Sections 318(4), 336(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Civil Lines Bathinda, following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.81 dated 25.03.2026, registered under Sections 318(4), 336(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Civil Lines ….Petitioner ....Respondent under Section 482 of the r short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.81 dated 25.03.2026, registered under Sections 318(4), 336(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Civil Lines Bathinda, Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner red under Sections 318(4), 336(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Civil Lines GURPREET 2026.04.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-20639 petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that the petitioner has already filed a suit (Annexure P which is still pending. He further con to wriggle out of the agreement of sale and to avoid the execution and registration of the sale deed, concocted a story and got registered the present FIR against the petitioner. He states that the agreement of sale (Annexure P & affidavit (Annexures P purely of civil nature which has been given criminal colour. Learned counsel submits that the entire evidence in the present case is documentary in nature and no money trai or recovery is to be made from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. filed memo of appearance on behalf of the complainant. while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the 20639-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that the petitioner has already filed a suit (Annexure P which is still pending. He further con to wriggle out of the agreement of sale and to avoid the execution and registration of the sale deed, concocted a story and got registered the present FIR against the petitioner. He states that the agreement of sale (Annexure P & affidavit (Annexures P-3 and P purely of civil nature which has been given criminal colour. Learned counsel submits that the entire evidence in the present case is documentary in nature and no money trai or recovery is to be made from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. Sh. Nishan Singh Chahal, Advocate has appeared and filed memo of appearance on behalf of the complainant. while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. Adjourned to 28.04.2026. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to joi investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that the petitioner has already filed a suit (Annexure P-2) against the complainant which is still pending. He further contends that the complainant to wriggle out of the agreement of sale and to avoid the execution and registration of the sale deed, concocted a story and got registered the present FIR against the petitioner. He states that the agreement of sale (Annexure P-1) and the receipt 3 and P-4) clearly show that the case is purely of civil nature which has been given criminal colour. Learned counsel submits that the entire evidence in the present case is documentary in nature and no money trail is to be traced or recovery is to be made from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. Sh. Nishan Singh Chahal, Advocate has appeared and filed memo of appearance on behalf of the complainant. He, while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that the petitioner has 2) against the complainant tends that the complainant to wriggle out of the agreement of sale and to avoid the execution and registration of the sale deed, concocted a story and got registered the present FIR against the petitioner. He ) and the receipt 4) clearly show that the case is purely of civil nature which has been given criminal colour. Learned counsel submits that the entire evidence in the present l is to be traced or recovery is to be made from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, State and seeks Sh. Nishan Singh Chahal, Advocate has appeared and He, while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, n investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the GURPREET 2026.04.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-20639 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation. 5. Lear offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner 6. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 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 28.04.2026 Gurpreet 20639-2026 3 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 17.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and longer required for further investigation. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 17.04.2026 passed by 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. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from HC Makhan joined the investigation and is no ned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by 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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the from HC Makhan no ned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by 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 AL) GURPREET 2026.04.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.