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2023 DAILYLAW 5100 (PNJ)

PARAMJIT SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/13430/2026 · 2026-04-23

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-13430 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 211 PARAMJIT SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- Mr. Deepak Bhardwaj, for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, 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), 126(2), 351(3), 117(1) and Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Chamkaur Sahib, District Rupnagar 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of in case FIR No.25 dated 03.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 117(1) and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Chamkaur Sahib, District Rupnagar. petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged 13430-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: PARAMJIT SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Deepak Bhardwaj, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, 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.25 dated 03.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 117(1) and Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Chamkaur Sahib, District Rupnagar On 08.04.2026, 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.25 dated 03.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 117(1) and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Chamkaur Sahib, District Rupnagar. Learned counsel for the pe petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-13430-2026 Date of decision: 23.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.25 dated 03.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 117(1) and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Chamkaur Sahib, District Rupnagar. following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.25 dated 03.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 117(1) and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Chamkaur Sahib, District Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.25 dated 03.02.2026 registered under 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.25 dated 03.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(3), 117(1) and 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Chamkaur Sahib, District titioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-13430 occurrence took place on 01.02.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 03.02.2026 i.e days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only gave kara blow to the comp He further argued that as per MLR of the complainant, the injury attributed to the petitioner is stated to be simple in nature. He further argued that Section 118(1) of BNS was added by the prosecution only to make t submitted that the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise. Further, co been granted the concession of anti vide order dated 06.03.2026. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has submitted that the petitioner is ready investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent already filed the status to the same, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature and he is specifically named in the FIR. appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Memo of Appearance, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present petition is allowed. 13430-2026 2 occurrence took place on 01.02.2026 but the FIR in question was registered on 03.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only gave kara blow to the complainant, which hit on his left eyebrow. He further argued that as per MLR of the complainant, the injury attributed to the petitioner is stated to be simple in nature. He further argued that Section 118(1) of BNS was added by the prosecution only to make the offence graver. He further submitted that the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise. Further, co-accused Jaswant Singh (father of the petitioner) has already been granted the concession of anti vide order dated 06.03.2026. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has submitted that the petitioner is ready 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 already filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the same, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature and he is specifically named in the FIR. At this stage, Mr. Ankit Chauhan, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Memo of Appearance, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present petition is allowed. Adjourned to 23.04.2026. occurrence took place on 01.02.2026 but the FIR in question was . after an unexplained delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only lainant, which hit on his left eyebrow. He further argued that as per MLR of the complainant, the injury attributed to the petitioner is stated to be simple in nature. He further argued that Section 118(1) of BNS was added by the he offence graver. He further submitted that the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise. Further, accused Jaswant Singh (father of the petitioner) has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 06.03.2026. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from him. 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 he has report in the matter and while referring to the same, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature and he is specifically named in . Ankit Chauhan, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Memo of Appearance, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present occurrence took place on 01.02.2026 but the FIR in question was . after an unexplained delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only lainant, which hit on his left eyebrow. He further argued that as per MLR of the complainant, the injury attributed to the petitioner is stated to be simple in nature. He further argued that Section 118(1) of BNS was added by the he offence graver. He further submitted that the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise. Further, accused Jaswant Singh (father of the petitioner) has already cipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 06.03.2026. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no further 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, State and he has report in the matter and while referring to the same, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature and he is specifically named in . Ankit Chauhan, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Memo of Appearance, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-13430 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 ad satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner 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 has submitted that the peti required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioner shall continue t Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 23.04.2026 Gurpreet 13430-2026 3 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 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 required for further investigation. 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 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 mitted 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 State, on instructions of SI Sohan Lal, 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 o 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 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 mitted 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 joined the of SI Sohan Lal, no longer In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The o join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.