CRM-M-11528 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 214 DR. RAJIV KUMAR AHUJA STATE OF PUNJAB & ANOTHER CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- M for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Saksham Khunger, for respondent No.2. ***** 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 406, 420, 465 and 468 IPC at Polic Ferozepur. 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.194 dated 406, 420, 465 and 468 IPC at Police Station Makhu, District Ferozepur. 11528-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: DR. RAJIV KUMAR AHUJA Versus STATE OF PUNJAB & ANOTHER HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Arora, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Saksham Khunger, Advocate for respondent No.2. ***** 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.194 dated 28.11.2025 registered under Sections 406, 420, 465 and 468 IPC at Polic On 27.02.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.194 dated 28.11.2025 registered under Sections 406, 420, 465 and 468 IPC at Police Station Makhu, District Ferozepur. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-11528-2026 Date of decision: 17.03.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL r. Sanjeev Kumar Arora, Advocate Advocate Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.194 dated 28.11.2025 registered under Sections 406, 420, 465 and 468 IPC at Police Station Makhu, District 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 petitioners 28.11.2025 registered under Sections 406, 420, 465 and 468 IPC at Police Station Makhu, District ….Petitioner s Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.194 dated 28.11.2025 registered under e Station Makhu, District Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners 28.11.2025 registered under Sections 406, 420, 465 and 468 IPC at Police Station Makhu, District GURPREET 2026.03.24 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-11528 petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. No recovery is to be effected from matter has been compromised between the parties. To support his contention he has placed on record a duly sworn affidavit of the complainant (Annexure P submitted that the petitioner is re investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. accepts notice on behalf of respondent file status behalf of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney which is taken on record. He has affirmed the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the presen petition is allowed. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In th admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Lea the order dated investigation. 11528-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that the matter has been compromised between the parties. To support his contention he has placed on record a duly sworn affidavit of the complainant (Annexure P-4). Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is re 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 file status report in the matter. Mr. Saksham Khunger, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney which is taken on record. He has affirmed the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the presen petition is allowed. Adjourned to 09.03.2026. 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 th admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners 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 27.02.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. No the petitioner. He submits that the matter has been compromised between the parties. To support his contention he has placed on record a duly sworn affidavit of 4). 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 On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to Mr. Saksham Khunger, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney which is taken on record. He has affirmed the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present 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 petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section rned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of .2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. No the petitioner. He submits that the matter has been compromised between the parties. To support his contention he has placed on record a duly sworn affidavit of 4). Learned counsel has further ady and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG Punjab State and seeks time to Mr. Saksham Khunger, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney which is taken on record. He has affirmed the factum of t 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 e event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section rned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the GURPREET 2026.03.24 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-11528 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation. 5. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes 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 17.03.2026 Gurpreet 11528-2026 3 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 grant of bail to the petitioner. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 27.02.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the stigating 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 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Ram joined the investigation and is no Learned 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 .2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the stigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No from ASI Ram no Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the the In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the .2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the stigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.03.24 17:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.