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2023 DAILYLAW 5164 (PNJ)

BHUPINDER SINGH v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/19041/2026 · 2026-04-23

Rupinderjit Chahal

Transfer Petitionbody2023

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CRM-M-19041 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 221 BHUPINDER SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE Present:- Mr. Gurinder Singh Dhillon, 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 under Section 316(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Polic District Roopnagar 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR 316(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kiratpur Sahib, District Roopnagar. petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present cas concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against 19041-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: BHUPINDER SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Gurinder Singh Dhillon, 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.0025 dated 19.02.2026, registered under Section 316(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Polic District Roopnagar. 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.0025 dated 19.02.2026, registered under Section 316(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kiratpur Sahib, District Roopnagar. 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 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-19041-2026 Date of decision: 23.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate 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.0025 dated 19.02.2026, registered under Section 316(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kiratpur Sahib, 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 No.0025 dated 19.02.2026, registered under Section 316(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kiratpur Sahib, Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the e. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0025 dated 19.02.2026, registered e Station Kiratpur Sahib, Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner No.0025 dated 19.02.2026, registered under Section 316(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kiratpur Sahib, Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the e. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-19041 him are vague. He further contends that the petitioner was not the beneficiary to the alleged transactions rather he has been named only be contends that even as per case of prosecution, the assurances and false promises regarding the maturity and responsibility of the committees were given by co the petitioner neith amount nor he is even legally or contractually bound to do so. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when calle investigating agency. Therefore, it is urged that the instant petition be allowed. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file the sta investigation when required by the the Investigating Agency. In admitted to interim bail on furnishing of satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The 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. 19041-2026 2 him are vague. He further contends that the petitioner was not the beneficiary to the alleged transactions rather he has been named only because he is the brother of co contends that even as per case of prosecution, the assurances and false promises regarding the maturity and responsibility of the committees were given by co the petitioner neither promised the complainant to return the amount nor he is even legally or contractually bound to do so. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when calle investigating agency. Therefore, it is urged that the instant petition be allowed. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file the status report in the matter. 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 admitted to interim bail on furnishing of satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The 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. him are vague. He further contends that the petitioner was not the beneficiary to the alleged transactions rather he has been cause he is the brother of co-accused. He further contends that even as per case of prosecution, the assurances and false promises regarding the maturity and responsibility of the committees were given by co-accused Parminder Singh and er promised the complainant to return the amount nor he is even legally or contractually bound to do so. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Therefore, it is urged that the instant On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks tus report in the matter. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join within a week from today and would appear as and Investigating Officer and cooperate with 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 him are vague. He further contends that the petitioner was not the beneficiary to the alleged transactions rather he has been accused. He further contends that even as per case of prosecution, the assurances and false promises regarding the maturity and responsibility of accused Parminder Singh and er promised the complainant to return the amount nor he is even legally or contractually bound to do so. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready and willing to join the d upon to do so by the investigating agency. Therefore, it is urged that the instant On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, State and seeks In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join within a week from today and would appear as and Investigating Officer and cooperate with event of arrest, he shall be bail/surety bonds to the petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-19041 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Singh, has submitted that longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated petitioner shall co Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 23.04.2026 Gurpreet 19041-2026 3 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions 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 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 Learned counsel for the State, on instructions of ASI Sukhwinder joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The ntinue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE Yes/No of ASI Sukhwinder no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The ntinue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.