CRM-M-72059 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 131 SIMRANJIT KAUR STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- Mr. Hitesh Chopra, Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab Mr. Ritesh Pandey, ***** 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 318(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 and Section 13 of Human Smuggling Act, 2012 registered at Police Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Tehsil Batala, District Gurdaspur 2. On ordinate Bench of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail for the petitioners in FIR No.59 dated 19.11.2025 under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 and Section 13 of Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Ac 72059-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SIMRANJIT KAUR Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Hitesh Chopra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab Mr. Ritesh Pandey, Advocate for the complainant. ***** 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.59 dated 19.11.2025 under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 and Section 13 of Human Smuggling Act, 2012 registered at Police Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Tehsil Batala, District Gurdaspur. On 09.03.2026, the following order ordinate Bench of this Court: - “The present petitions have been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail for the petitioners in FIR No.59 dated 19.11.2025 under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 and Section 13 of Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Ac IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-72059-2025 Date of decision: 08.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab. for the complainant. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.59 dated 19.11.2025 under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 and Section 13 of Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act, 2012 registered at Police Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib following order was passed by the Co- s have been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail for the petitioners in FIR No.59 dated 19.11.2025 under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 and Section 13 of Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act, 2012 registered 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.59 dated 19.11.2025 under Sections Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act, 2012 registered at Police Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib - s have been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail for the petitioners in FIR No.59 dated 19.11.2025 under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 and Section 13 of Punjab t, 2012 registered at Police GURPREET 2026.05.08 14:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-72059 Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Tehsil Batala, District Gurdaspur. chances of compromise between the parties and as such, the present cases may be referred to Me Centre of this Court. before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 11.03.2026 to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement between them. Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail for the petitioners in FIR No.59 dated 19.11.2025 under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 Prevention of Human Smuggling Act, 2012 registered at Police Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Tehsil Batala, District Gurdaspur. chances of compromise between the par present cases may be referred to Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court. before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 11.03.2026 to explore the possib between them. 3. L the order dated petitioner has joined the investigation. 72059-2025 2 Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Tehsil Batala, District Gurdaspur. Learned counsel for the parties submit that there are fair chances of compromise between the parties and as such, the present cases may be referred to Me Centre of this Court. In light of the above, the parties are directed to appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 11.03.2026 to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement between them. Report of mediator be awaited for 10.04.2026. The present petitions have been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail for the petitioners in FIR No.59 dated 19.11.2025 under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 Prevention of Human Smuggling Act, 2012 registered at Police Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Tehsil Batala, District Gurdaspur. Learned counsel for the parties submit that there are fair chances of compromise between the par present cases may be referred to Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court. In light of the above, the parties are directed to appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 11.03.2026 to explore the possib between them. Report of mediator be awaited for 10.04.2026. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 09.03.2026 passed by the Co-ordinate Bench joined the investigation. Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Tehsil Batala, District Learned counsel for the parties submit that there are fair chances of compromise between the parties and as such, the present cases may be referred to Mediation and Conciliation In light of the above, the parties are directed to appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 11.03.2026 to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement ediator be awaited for 10.04.2026. The present petitions have been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail for the petitioners in FIR No.59 dated 19.11.2025 under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 and Section 13 of Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act, 2012 registered at Police Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Tehsil Batala, District Learned counsel for the parties submit that there are fair chances of compromise between the parties and as such, the present cases may be referred to Mediation and Conciliation In light of the above, the parties are directed to appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 11.03.2026 to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement Report of mediator be awaited for 10.04.2026.” earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of ordinate Bench of this Court, the Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Tehsil Batala, District Learned counsel for the parties submit that there are fair chances of compromise between the parties and as such, the diation and Conciliation In light of the above, the parties are directed to appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 11.03.2026 to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement The present petitions have been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail for the petitioners in FIR No.59 dated 19.11.2025 under and Section 13 of Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act, 2012 registered at Police Station Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Tehsil Batala, District Learned counsel for the parties submit that there are fair ties and as such, the present cases may be referred to Mediation and Conciliation In light of the above, the parties are directed to appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on ility of an amicable settlement earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of this Court, the GURPREET 2026.05.08 14:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-72059 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 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 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 08.05.2026 Gurpreet 72059-2025 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 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 09.03.2026 passed by the 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 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from SI Amar 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 the Co-ordinate Bench of 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. (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No from SI Amar no 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 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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.08 14:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.