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2023 DAILYLAW 4971 (PNJ)

ANOJ KUMAR ALIAS ANOJ TANTI v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/21872/2026 · 2026-05-11

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-21872 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 208 ANOJ KUMAR ALIAS ANOJ TANTI STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Vipul Aggarwal, for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 191(3), 19 Sadar Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate Amritsar 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.54 dated 11.03.2026, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023 at Police 21872-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: ANOJ KUMAR ALIAS ANOJ TANTI Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Vipul Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.54 dated 11.03.2026, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Sadar Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate Amritsar On 01.05.2026, 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.54 dated 11.03.2026, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023 at Police IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-21872-2026 Date of decision: 11.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.54 dated 11.03.2026, registered under 0 of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Sadar Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate Amritsar. 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.54 dated 11.03.2026, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023 at Police ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.54 dated 11.03.2026, registered under 0 of BNS, 2023 at Police Station 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.54 dated 11.03.2026, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023 at Police GURPREET 2026.05.11 16:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-21872 Station Sa Amritsar. petitioner is present case. He further against the petitioner said offence. Learned counsel contends that earlier dated 01.04.2026, passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Amritsar, the petitioner was granted anticipatory bail, however, the said therefore, he could not his application was dismissed vide further contends that the complainant party is agressor and had falsely lodged the petitioner. co anticipatory bail by this Court vide order passed in CRM from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the when called status rep said report has has opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. 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 inter satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner 21872-2026 2 Station Sadar Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate Amritsar. 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 allegation levelled against the petitioner are false and he said offence. Learned counsel contends that earlier dated 01.04.2026, passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Amritsar, the petitioner was granted anticipatory bail, however, the said order could not be communicated to the petitioner, therefore, he could not join the investigation and subsequently his application was dismissed vide further contends that the complainant party is agressor and had falsely lodged the petitioner. Learned counsel submits that the similarly situated co-accused have already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court vide order passed in CRM-M-20757-2026. No recovery is to be 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. On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report which is taken on record. She, while referring to the said report has has opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. Adjourned to 11.05.2026. 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 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner dar Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the innocent and has been falsely implicated in the contends that the allegation levelled are false and he has no concern with the said offence. Learned counsel contends that earlier vide order dated 01.04.2026, passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Amritsar, the petitioner was granted anticipatory bail, however, be communicated to the petitioner, join the investigation and subsequently his application was dismissed vide order dated 06.04.2026. He further contends that the complainant party is the actual agressor and had falsely lodged the said FIR against the Learned counsel submits that the similarly situated been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court vide order dated 28.04.2026, 2026. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and upon to do so by the investigating agency. On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the ort which is taken on record. She, while referring to the said report has has opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are 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 im bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner dar Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the innocent and has been falsely implicated in the contends that the allegation levelled has no concern with the vide order dated 01.04.2026, passed by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Amritsar, the petitioner was granted anticipatory bail, however, be communicated to the petitioner, join the investigation and subsequently order dated 06.04.2026. He the actual said FIR against the Learned counsel submits that the similarly situated been granted the concession of dated 28.04.2026, ed from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the ort which is taken on record. She, while referring to the said report has has opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are 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 im bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner GURPREET 2026.05.11 16:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-21872 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. L 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. 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 Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 11.05.2026 Gurpreet 21872-2026 3 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in c the order dated 01.05.2026 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. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 01.05.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by 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 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Ravinder joined the investigation and is no 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 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section ompliance of joined the from ASI Ravinder o In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.11 16:37 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.