IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 105 Rajeev Singhal State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. for the petitioner(s). Dr. ( ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the petitioner in case under Sections 406, 420 and 120 Station Moti Nagar, District Ludhiana 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated has joined invest for investigation of the case. 17.03.2026 cost of Rs.1,00,000/ thereof has been placed on record. 3. Rep Singh, PPS, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Industrial Area has already been filed on behalf of the respondent on record. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-64367 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Sholab Arora and Mr. Paras Sharma for the petitioner(s). Dr. (Ms.) Savi Nagpal, AAG, Punjab ***** BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The instant first petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioner in case bearing FIR No.183 406, 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 Moti Nagar, District Ludhiana. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 16.12.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation for investigation of the case. He further submits 17.03.2026 cost of Rs.1,00,000/- stands deposited. A copy of the receipt thereof has been placed on record. Reply dated 11.12.2025 by way of an affidavit of Inderjit Singh, PPS, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Industrial Area has already been filed on behalf of the respondent Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 64367-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 06.04.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Sholab Arora and Mr. Paras Sharma, Advocates Ms.) Savi Nagpal, AAG, Punjab. petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to dated 15.10.2025 registered Indian Penal Code, 1860 at Police Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner custodial interrogation is no longer required submits that in terms of order dated stands deposited. A copy of the receipt ly dated 11.12.2025 by way of an affidavit of Inderjit Singh, PPS, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Industrial Area-A, Ludhiana has already been filed on behalf of the respondent-State. The same is taken Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.06 18:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 105CRM-M-64367-2025 (O&M) averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the interim order dated 16.12.2025 is made absolute. 7. However, if required, the petitioner(s) shall continue to join investigation as and when required to do so and shall abide by the terms and conditions, as laid down under Section 482 (2) BNSS. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) 06.04.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.04.06 18:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document