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2023 DAILYLAW 5071 (PNJ)

RAJESH KUMAR v. STATE OF HARYANA

CRM-M/10044/2026 · 2026-04-30

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-10044 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 216 RAJESH KUMAR STATE OF HARYANA CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- Mr. Sudhanshu Makkar, for the petitioner Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. ***** 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 117(2), 115(2), 110, 190, 191(2), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Jatusana, District Rewari 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant in case FIR No.0089 dated 29.08.2025 registered under Sections 117(2), 115(2), 110, 190, 191(2), 351(3), 331(6), 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Jatusana, District Rewari. 10044-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: RAJESH KUMAR Versus STATE OF HARYANA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Sudhanshu Makkar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. ***** 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.0089 dated 29.08.2025 registered under Sections 117(2), 115(2), 110, 190, 191(2), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Jatusana, District Rewari On 20.04.2026, 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.0089 dated 29.08.2025 registered under Sections 117(2), 115(2), 110, 190, 191(2), 351(3), 331(6), 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Jatusana, District Rewari. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-10044-2026 Date of decision: 30.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate, Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0089 dated 29.08.2025 registered under Sections 117(2), 115(2), 110, 190, 191(2), 351(3), 331(6), 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Jatusana, District Rewari. following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0089 dated 29.08.2025 registered under Sections 117(2), 115(2), 110, 190, 191(2), 351(3), 331(6), 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Jatusana, ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0089 dated 29.08.2025 registered under 351(3), 331(6), 238 of the Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0089 dated 29.08.2025 registered under Sections 117(2), 115(2), 110, 190, 191(2), 351(3), 331(6), 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 at Police Station Jatusana, GURPREET 2026.05.01 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-10044 petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, no specific injury is attributed to the present petitioner. He submits that the complainant petitioner and it was rather the complainant who had earlier inflicted injuries upon the petitioner and his brother. He submits that the petitioner was present at his house at the time of occurrence and the same could be e footage of the house which is in police custody. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that similarly placed other two accused have already been granted concession of regular bail by Co 21.01.2026 passed in CRM 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. status. report which is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the petition for bail and submits that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious to have actively participated in the occur injuries to the complainant. investigation when required by the th admitted to interim bail on furnishing of satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 4 10044-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, no specific injury is attributed to the present petitioner. He submits that the complainant is having an old enmity with the petitioner and it was rather the complainant who had earlier inflicted injuries upon the petitioner and his brother. He submits that the petitioner was present at his house at the time of occurrence and the same could be e footage of the house which is in police custody. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that similarly placed other two accused have already been granted concession of regular bail by Co-ordinate Bench of thi 21.01.2026 passed in CRM-M-71644 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, learne status. report which is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the petition for bail and submits that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious to have actively participated in the occur injuries to the complainant. Adjourned to 30.04.2026. 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 admitted to interim bail on furnishing of satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” or the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, no specific injury is attributed to the present petitioner. He is having an old enmity with the petitioner and it was rather the complainant who had earlier inflicted injuries upon the petitioner and his brother. He submits that the petitioner was present at his house at the time of occurrence and the same could be established from the CCTV footage of the house which is in police custody. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that similarly placed other two accused have already been granted concession of ordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 71644-2025. 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 the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status. report which is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the petition for bail and submits that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious in nature as he is alleged to have actively participated in the occurrence causing multiple In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join within a week from today and would appear as and Investigating Officer and cooperate with e Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, she 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 or the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that even if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, no specific injury is attributed to the present petitioner. He is having an old enmity with the petitioner and it was rather the complainant who had earlier inflicted injuries upon the petitioner and his brother. He submits that the petitioner was present at his house at the time of stablished from the CCTV footage of the house which is in police custody. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. He submits that similarly placed other two accused have already been granted concession of s Court vide order dated 2025. 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 d State counsel has filed the status. report which is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the petition for bail and submits that the offence in nature as he is alleged rence causing multiple In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join within a week from today and would appear as and Investigating Officer and cooperate with event of arrest, she shall be bail/surety bonds to the petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section GURPREET 2026.05.01 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-10044 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner ha 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 the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 30.04.2026 Gurpreet 10044-2026 3 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 20.04.2026 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 required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 20.04.2026 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 Learned 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 PSI Manjeet, joined the investigation and is no longer 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 speaking/reasoned? Yes/No Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the from PSI Manjeet, no longer 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) GURPREET 2026.05.01 16:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.