CRM-M-15119 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 214 SIRAJUDDIN STATE OF HARYANA CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Mr. Sahil Gupta, for the petitioner. Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. ***** 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 3(5), 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 118( Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 3(5), 117(2), 118(2) added later on and Sections 190, 191(3) deleted later on) at Police Station City Ferozepur Jhirka, District Nuh. 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.123 dated 15.10.2025 registered under Sections 3(5), 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 118(2) and 351(3) of Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 3(5), 117(2), 118(2) added later 15119-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SIRAJUDDIN Versus HARYANA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Sahil Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. ***** 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.123 dated 15.10.2025 registered under Sections 3(5), 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 118(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 3(5), 117(2), 118(2) added later on and Sections 190, 191(3) deleted later on) at Police Station City Ferozepur Jhirka, 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.123 dated 15.10.2025 registered under Sections 3(5), 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 118(2) and 351(3) of Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 3(5), 117(2), 118(2) added later IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-15119-2026 Date of decision: 23.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.123 dated 15.10.2025 registered under 2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 3(5), 117(2), 118(2) added later on and Sections 190, 191(3) deleted later on) at Police Station City Ferozepur Jhirka, 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.123 dated 15.10.2025 registered under Sections 3(5), 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 118(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 3(5), 117(2), 118(2) added later ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.123 dated 15.10.2025 registered under 2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 3(5), 117(2), 118(2) added later on and Sections 190, 191(3) deleted later on) at Police Station City Ferozepur Jhirka, 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.123 dated 15.10.2025 registered under Sections the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 3(5), 117(2), 118(2) added later GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15119 on and Sections 190, 191(3) deleted later on) at Police Station City Ferozepur Jhirka, District Nuh. petitioner has been has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 12.10.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 15.10.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 03 days, casting se argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was added by the prosecut graver. He further submitted that the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise. Further, co granted the concession of anticipatory order dated 12.03.2026. 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 willi investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent seeks time to file status re appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present pe investigation within a week from today and would appear as and 15119-2026 2 on and Sections 190, 191(3) deleted later on) at Police Station City Ferozepur Jhirka, District Nuh. 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 occurrence took place on 12.10.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 15.10.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 03 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 no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was added by the prosecution later on 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- granted the concession of anticipatory order dated 12.03.2026. 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 willi investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Gagandeep Singh Chinna, Sr. DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent seeks time to file status report in the matter. At this stage, Mr. Hemants Hans, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Vakalatnama, 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. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and on and Sections 190, 191(3) deleted later on) at Police Station City Ferozepur Jhirka, District Nuh. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 12.10.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 15.10.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 03 rious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was ion later on only to make the offence graver. He further submitted that the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered -accused Kaif has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 12.03.2026. 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. Gagandeep Singh Chinna, Sr. DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and port in the matter. At this stage, Mr. Hemants Hans, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and on and Sections 190, 191(3) deleted later on) at Police Station Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 12.10.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 15.10.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 03 rious doubt on the prosecution story. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific injury has been attributed to the present petitioner. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was ion later on only to make the offence graver. He further submitted that the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered accused Kaif has already been bail by this Court, vide order dated 12.03.2026. 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 ng to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the On asking of the Court, Mr. Gagandeep Singh Chinna, Sr. State and At this stage, Mr. Hemants Hans, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15119 when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the ev 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. 3. Learned 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 by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 23.04.2026 Gurpreet 15119-2026 3 when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the ev 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 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 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 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 HC Dilbag 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 speaking/reasoned? Yes/No when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with ent 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 counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the of HC Dilbag 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) GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.