CRM-M-15328 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 215 JASHANPREET SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. P.S. Dhaliwal, for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab Mr. Manjeet Singh Uppal, for the complainant. ***** 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 109, 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 2023, at Police Station Barnala, District Barnala 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipator in case FIR No.05 dated 10.01.2026, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 351(2), 324 (4), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Barnala, District Barnala. petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the 15328-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: JASHANPREET SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. P.S. Dhaliwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab Mr. Manjeet Singh Uppal, 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.05 dated 10.01.2026, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 351(2), 324 (4), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Barnala, District Barnala On 08.04.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipator in case FIR No.05 dated 10.01.2026, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 351(2), 324 (4), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Barnala, District Barnala. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-15328-2026 Date of decision: 23.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab. Advocate Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.05 dated 10.01.2026, registered under 351(2), 324 (4), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Barnala, District Barnala. 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.05 dated 10.01.2026, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 351(2), 324 (4), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Barnala, District Barnala. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.05 dated 10.01.2026, registered under 351(2), 324 (4), 191(3), 190 of BNS, Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of y bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.05 dated 10.01.2026, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 351(2), 324 (4), 191(3), 190 of BNS, Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15328 present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that the said incident oc on 10.01.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 01 day, casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further contends that the present case is of version and cross the complainant party who was the aggressor. He contends that the alleged injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature and the same is on the non has been contended that co alread learned trial Court vide orders dated 11.02.2026 and 18.02.2026. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready join the investigation as a investigating agency. allowed. Therefore, it is urged that the instant petition be report. The same is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the prayer for gra committed by the petitioners is serious in nature. petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime an the concession of bail. 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 15328-2026 2 present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that the said incident occurred on 09.01.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 10.01.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 01 day, casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further contends that the present case is of version and cross he complainant party who was the aggressor. He contends that the alleged injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature and the same is on the non-vital part of the body of injured. It has been contended that co-accused Lakhwinder Singh has already been granted the concession of interim bail by the learned trial Court vide orders dated 11.02.2026 and 18.02.2026. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. allowed. Therefore, it is urged that the instant petition be Learned State counsel has appeared and filed the status report. The same is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the offence committed by the petitioners is serious in nature. Learned counsel for the complainant, while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime an the concession of bail. Adjourned to 23.04.2026. 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 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 present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that the said incident curred on 09.01.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 10.01.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 01 day, casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further contends that the present case is of version and cross-version rather it was he complainant party who was the aggressor. He contends that the alleged injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature vital part of the body of injured. It accused Lakhwinder Singh has y been granted the concession of interim bail by the learned trial Court vide orders dated 11.02.2026 and 18.02.2026. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready and willing to nd when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. allowed. Therefore, it is urged that the Learned State counsel has appeared and filed the status report. The same is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed nt of bail by submitting that the offence committed by the petitioners is serious in nature. Learned counsel for the complainant, while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve 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 present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that the said incident curred on 09.01.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 10.01.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 01 day, casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further contends version rather it was he complainant party who was the aggressor. He contends that the alleged injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature vital part of the body of injured. It accused Lakhwinder Singh has y been granted the concession of interim bail by the learned trial Court vide orders dated 11.02.2026 and 18.02.2026. Learned counsel has further submitted that the and willing to nd when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. allowed. Therefore, it is urged that the Learned State counsel has appeared and filed the status report. The same is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed nt of bail by submitting that the offence Learned counsel for the complainant, while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner d, thus, does not deserve 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 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15328 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that the 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 the grant of bail to th 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 s Section 482(2) of the BNSS 23.04.2026 Gurpreet 15328-2026 3 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 08.04.2026 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 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 the grant of bail to the petitioner. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 08.04.2026 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 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 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 of ASI Amarjit 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 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the hall 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 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the of ASI Amarjit 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 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the hall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.