CRM-M-16574 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 234 SAWARANJEET SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- M for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, 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 Sections 420, 120 at Police Station Dirba, Sangrur 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0022 dated 04.02.2026, registered under Sections 420, 120 Police Station Dirba, Sangrur. 16574-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SAWARANJEET SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Sparsh Chhibber, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Shukla, 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.0022 dated 04.02.2026, registered under Sections 420, 120-B IPC and Section 82 of at Police Station Dirba, Sangrur. On 25.03.2026, 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.0022 dated 04.02.2026, registered under Sections 420, 120-B IPC and Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908, at Police Station Dirba, Sangrur. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-16574-2026 Date of decision: 07.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0022 dated 04.02.2026, registered B IPC and Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908, 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 in case FIR No.0022 dated 04.02.2026, registered under Sections B IPC and Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908, at ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0022 dated 04.02.2026, registered the Registration Act, 1908, 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.0022 dated 04.02.2026, registered under Sections B IPC and Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908, at GURPREET 2026.04.09 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16574 petitioner is innocent and has been falsely present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. He further contends that no specific role has been attributed to the petitioner. Learned counse said dispute between the parties is of civil nature as the alleged allegations pertain to transfer of land ownership and mutation entries which has been given criminal colour only to exert pressure upon the petitioner. He submits that c Gagandeep Singh has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the learned trial Court vide order dated 26.02.2026. He submits that the entire evidence in the present case is documentary in nature and no money trail is to be trac or recovery is to be made from the petitioner. He further submits that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. 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 i satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 16574-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence and the allegations levelled against him are vague. He further contends that no specific role has been attributed to the petitioner. Learned counse said dispute between the parties is of civil nature as the alleged allegations pertain to transfer of land ownership and mutation entries which has been given criminal colour only to exert pressure upon the petitioner. He submits that c Gagandeep Singh has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the learned trial Court vide order dated 26.02.2026. He submits that the entire evidence in the present case is documentary in nature and no money trail is to be trac or recovery is to be made from the petitioner. He further submits that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation 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 time to file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 07.04.2026. 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 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 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. He further contends that no specific role has been attributed to the petitioner. Learned counsel contends that the said dispute between the parties is of civil nature as the alleged allegations pertain to transfer of land ownership and mutation entries which has been given criminal colour only to exert pressure upon the petitioner. He submits that co-accused Gagandeep Singh has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the learned trial Court vide order dated 26.02.2026. He submits that the entire evidence in the present case is documentary in nature and no money trail is to be traced or recovery is to be made from the petitioner. He further submits that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. 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. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. 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 nterim 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 contends that the 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. He further contends that no specific role has been l contends that the said dispute between the parties is of civil nature as the alleged allegations pertain to transfer of land ownership and mutation entries which has been given criminal colour only to exert accused Gagandeep Singh has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the learned trial Court vide order dated 26.02.2026. He submits that the entire evidence in the present ed or recovery is to be made from the petitioner. He further submits that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. Learned counsel has further submitted that the as and On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, State and seeks 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 nterim 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 GURPREET 2026.04.09 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-16574 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions 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 Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 07.04.2026 Gurpreet 16574-2026 3 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the order dated 25.03.2026 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 longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 25.03.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called 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 petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Gurmeet 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 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 in compliance of joined the from ASI Gurmeet no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.04.09 10:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.