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2023 DAILYLAW 5095 (PNJ)

STEPHEN v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/17333/2026 · 2026-04-28

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-17333 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 219 STEPHEN STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Mr. I.P.S. Deol, 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), 190, 191(3), 324( Section 25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar, District Police Commissionerate, Jalandhar 2. On the in case FIR No.140 dated 09.06.2025, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 190, 191(3), 324(4), 117(2) of BNS, 2023 and Section 25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar, District Police 17333-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. I.P.S. Deol, 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.140 dated 09.06.2025, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 190, 191(3), 324(4), 117(2) of BNS, 2023 and Section 25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar, District Police Commissionerate, Jalandhar. On 17.04.2026, 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.140 dated 09.06.2025, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 190, 191(3), 324(4), 117(2) of BNS, 2023 and Section 25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar, District Police Commissionerate, Jalandhar. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-17333-2026 Date of decision: 28.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent 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.140 dated 09.06.2025, registered under 4), 117(2) of BNS, 2023 and Section 25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar, District Police following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.140 dated 09.06.2025, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 190, 191(3), 324(4), 117(2) of BNS, 2023 and Section 25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar, District Commissionerate, Jalandhar. ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.140 dated 09.06.2025, registered under 4), 117(2) of BNS, 2023 and Section 25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar, District Police Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.140 dated 09.06.2025, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 190, 191(3), 324(4), 117(2) of BNS, 2023 and Section 25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sadar, District GURPREET 2026.04.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-17333 petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations le him are vague. Learned counsel contends that even if the prosecution version is stated to be true, then also the injury attributed to the petitioner has been declared simple in nature. He further contends that the petitioner has been implica this case only because of previous enmity between the complainant and co the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when Therefore, he prays that the instant petition be allowed. taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting th petitioner are serious in nature. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer 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 shall also abide by the conditions as envis 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 17333-2026 2 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 petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations le him are vague. Learned counsel contends that even if the prosecution version is stated to be true, then also the injury attributed to the petitioner has been declared simple in nature. He further contends that the petitioner has been implica this case only because of previous enmity between the complainant and co-accused. No recovery is to be effected 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. Therefore, he prays that the instant petition be allowed. Learned State counsel has filed the status report which is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. Adjourned to 28.04.2026. 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 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 shall also abide by the conditions as envis 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” ` Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 17.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. 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 petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that even if the prosecution version is stated to be true, then also the injury attributed to the petitioner has been declared simple in nature. He further contends that the petitioner has been implicated in this case only because of previous enmity between the accused. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Therefore, he prays that the instant petition be allowed. Learned State counsel has filed the status report which is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant at the allegations levelled against the 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 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 petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no velled against him are vague. Learned counsel contends that even if the prosecution version is stated to be true, then also the injury attributed to the petitioner has been declared simple in nature. ted in this case only because of previous enmity between the accused. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Learned State counsel has filed the status report which is taken on record. He has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant at the allegations levelled against the In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and 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 aged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the GURPREET 2026.04.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-17333 4. Learned counsel for the State, on 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 the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 28.04.2026 Gurpreet 17333-2026 3 Learned counsel for the State, on 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 17.04.2026 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 State, on instructions of ASI Balwinder joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the 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 of ASI Balwinder no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the 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 2026.04.29 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.