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2023 DAILYLAW 5270 (PNJ)

GOLO KAUR v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/15650/2026 · 2026-04-21

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-15650 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 223 GOLO KAUR STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Mr. Chahit Bansal, for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, 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 Sections 109, 115(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 a Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur. 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of in case FIR No.355 dated 16.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur. petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and she 15650-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: GOLO KAUR Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Chahit Bansal, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, 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.355 dated 16.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur. On 06.04.2026, 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.355 dated 16.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur. Learned counsel for the pet petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and she IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-15650-2026 Date of decision: 21.04.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL 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.355 dated 16.12.2025 registered under nd 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Bhawanigarh, District Sangrur. following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.355 dated 16.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Bhawanigarh, District Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and she ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.355 dated 16.12.2025 registered under nd 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.355 dated 16.12.2025 registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Bhawanigarh, District itioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and she GURPREET 2026.04.22 13:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15650 has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.12.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 16.12.2025 i.e serious doubt on the prosecution story. He 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 it was co injuries to the complainant and his family members. He further argued that Section 109 of BNS was added by the prosecution only to make the offence graver. Further, co Kaur has already been granted the co bail by this Court, vide order dated 26.02.2026. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as she is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from her. Learned counsel has further submitted that the pet willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while referring to the sam anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. investigation within a week when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, she shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Inv shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 15650-2026 2 has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.12.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 16.12.2025 i.e. after a delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He 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 it was co-accused Satpal Singh, who caused serious injuries to the complainant and his family members. He further argued that Section 109 of BNS was added by the prosecution only to make the offence graver. Further, co Kaur has already been granted the co bail by this Court, vide order dated 26.02.2026. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as she is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from her. Learned counsel has further submitted that the pet willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while referring to the same, he has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. Adjourned to 21.04.2026. 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, she 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.” has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.12.2025 but the FIR in question was . after a delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He 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 Satpal Singh, who caused serious injuries to the complainant and his family members. He further argued that Section 109 of BNS was added by the prosecution only to make the offence graver. Further, co-accused Charanjit Kaur has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 26.02.2026. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as she is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from her. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while e, he has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. 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, she shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the estigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section has no concern with the said incident. He argued that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.12.2025 but the FIR in question was . after a delay of 02 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He 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 Satpal Singh, who caused serious injuries to the complainant and his family members. He further argued that Section 109 of BNS was added by the prosecution accused Charanjit ncession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 26.02.2026. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as she is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from her. Learned itioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while e, he has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled 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, she shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the estigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section GURPREET 2026.04.22 13:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15650 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Nand, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by le 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 21.04.2026 Gurpreet 15650-2026 3 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 06.04.2026 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 le interim order dated 06.04.2026 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 ction 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 Zebra 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 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the of ASI Zebra no arned 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 2026.04.22 13:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.