IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 106 Anil Kumar State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 petitioner in case Sections 318(4), 61(2), of the the Essential Commodities Act District Faridkot 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the case. 3. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the pur 4. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 5. Since the petitioner interrogation is not required, the present petition is order dated 20.11 6. 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. 12.03.2026 Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-65598 Date of decision: VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Rajeshwar Singh, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab. ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.184 dated s 318(4), 61(2), of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 at Police Station Faridkot. Learned counsel for the petitioner pursuant to the order dated 20.11.2025 passed by this Court, the joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the case. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and interrogation is not required, the present petition is 20.11.2025 is made absolute. 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) Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 65598-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 12.03.2026 ...Petitioner ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ for the petitioner. . The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to the dated 11.10.2025 registered under yaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 7 of Police Station Sadar Kotkapura, Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the case. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not Heard learned counsel for the parties. has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the interim 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) JUDGE SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.13 10:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document