IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 137 Sonia Sampla State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. Bhawesh Chaudhary, Advocate (through V.C.) with Mr. Jaswinder Singh Rana 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 356(2) of the Information and Technology Act, 2000 at Police Station Cyber Crime, District Jalandhar. 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 instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interr 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 02.02.2026 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. 19.03.2026 Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-72790 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Bhawesh Chaudhary, Advocate (through V.C.) with Mr. Jaswinder Singh Rana, 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 the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.16 dated 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Information and Technology Act, 2000 at Police Station Cyber Crime, District Learned counsel for the petitioner the order dated 02.02.2026 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 required for the purpose of investigation. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and interrogation is not required, the present petition is 02.02.2026 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 72790-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 19.03.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Bhawesh Chaudhary, Advocate (through V.C.) with , Advocate for the petitioner(s). . The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to the dated 24.10.2025 registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 67 of the Information and Technology Act, 2000 at Police Station Cyber Crime, District 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 ogation of the petitioner is not Heard learned counsel for the parties. has joined the investigation and her 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 2026.03.19 18:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document