CRM-M-15465 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 216 BHAGWAN SINGH ALIAS BHANU ALIAS JASWINDER SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Arshpreet Khadial, for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab Ms. Yagsimant Attri, for the complainant. ***** 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 281, 125(a), 324(4), 115(2), 3 BNS, 2023, at Police Station Sadar Budhlada, District Mansa 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticip in case FIR No.0011 dated 27.01.2026, registered under Sections 281, 125(a), 324(4), 115(2), 304(2), 132, 221, 191(3) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Sadar Budhlada, District Mansa. 15465-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: BHAGWAN SINGH ALIAS BHANU ALIAS JASWINDER SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Arshpreet Khadial, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab Ms. Yagsimant Attri, Advocate for the complainant. ***** 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.0011 dated 27.01.2026, registered under Sections 281, 125(a), 324(4), 115(2), 3 BNS, 2023, at Police Station Sadar Budhlada, District Mansa On 08.04.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticip in case FIR No.0011 dated 27.01.2026, registered under Sections 281, 125(a), 324(4), 115(2), 304(2), 132, 221, 191(3) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Sadar Budhlada, District Mansa. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-15465-2026 Date of decision: 23.04.2026 BHAGWAN SINGH ALIAS BHANU ALIAS JASWINDER SINGH ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0011 dated 27.01.2026, registered under Sections 281, 125(a), 324(4), 115(2), 304(2), 132, 221, 191(3) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Sadar Budhlada, District Mansa. 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.0011 dated 27.01.2026, registered under Sections 281, 125(a), 324(4), 115(2), 304(2), 132, 221, 191(3) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Sadar Budhlada, District Mansa. ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0011 dated 27.01.2026, registered 04(2), 132, 221, 191(3) of the Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of atory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0011 dated 27.01.2026, registered under Sections 281, 125(a), 324(4), 115(2), 304(2), 132, 221, 191(3) of the BNS, GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15465 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. Learned counsel contends that the alleg attributed to the petitioner is on the non complainant and the same is simple in nature. It has been contended that co Singh, Nihal Singh alias Sukhdeep Singh and Rajdeep Singh al bail by this Court vide order dated 09.03.2026, passed in CRM M petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other cas and when called upon Therefore, it is urged that the instant petition be allowed. Punjab seeks time to file reply/status report. power of attorney on behalf of the complainant. The same is taken on record. She, while opposing the petition bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. investigation within a week 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/Inve shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 15465-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner conten 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. Learned counsel contends that the alleg attributed to the petitioner is on the non complainant and the same is simple in nature. It has been contended that co-accused Ravi Inder Singh alias Raviinder Singh, Nihal Singh alias Sukhdeep Singh and Rajdeep Singh alias Deepa have already been granted the concession of interim bail by this Court vide order dated 09.03.2026, passed in CRM M-10206-2026. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case 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 petition be allowed. Notice of motion. At the asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent seeks time to file reply/status report. Ms. Yagsimant Attri, Advocate has appeared and filed power of attorney on behalf of the complainant. The same is taken on record. She, while opposing the petition bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. 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 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. Learned counsel contends that the alleged injury attributed to the petitioner is on the non-vital part of the body of complainant and the same is simple in nature. It has been accused Ravi Inder Singh alias Raviinder Singh, Nihal Singh alias Sukhdeep Singh and Rajdeep Singh ias Deepa have already been granted the concession of interim bail by this Court vide order dated 09.03.2026, passed in CRM- 2026. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any e and he is ready and willing to join the investigation as to do so by the investigating agency. Therefore, it is urged that the instant petition be allowed. At the asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State. He seeks time to file reply/status report. Ms. Yagsimant Attri, Advocate has appeared and filed power of attorney on behalf of the complainant. The same is taken on record. She, while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join 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 stigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section ds 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 ed injury vital part of the body of complainant and the same is simple in nature. It has been accused Ravi Inder Singh alias Raviinder Singh, Nihal Singh alias Sukhdeep Singh and Rajdeep Singh ias Deepa have already been granted the concession of interim - 2026. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any e and he is ready and willing to join the investigation as to do so by the investigating agency. At the asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, State. He Ms. Yagsimant Attri, Advocate has appeared and filed power of attorney on behalf of the complainant. The same is for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join 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 stigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section GURPREET 2026.04.24 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15465 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of 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. Learned counsel appearing for t offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner 6. 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 15465-2026 3 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. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 08.04.2026 passed by this Cour 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 petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions of ASI Gurdarshan joined the investigation and is no he complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the 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 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the of ASI Gurdarshan no he complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the t, 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.