CRM-M-24580 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 213 SURJIT SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Mr. Kartik Gupta, Mr. Vikas Kumar Sharma, for the petitioner Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab Mr. Harjot Singh Bedi, Mr. Jatinder Singh, 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 Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 (Sections 117(2), 110 of BNS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Mukerian, District Hoshiarpur. 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner 24580-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SURJIT SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Kartik Gupta, Advocate and Mr. Vikas Kumar Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner (Through Video Conferencing) Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab Mr. Harjot Singh Bedi, Advocate Mr. Jatinder Singh, 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.45 dated Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 (Sections 117(2), 110 of BNS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Mukerian, District On 01.05.2026, 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 THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-24580-2026 Date of decision: 11.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Advocate (Through Video Conferencing). Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab. Ms. Amrit Kaur Mahir, AAG, Punjab. Advocate and Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.45 dated 25.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 (Sections 117(2), 110 of BNS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Mukerian, District 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 ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner 25.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 (Sections 117(2), 110 of BNS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Mukerian, District Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner GURPREET 2026.05.11 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-24580 in case FIR No.45 dated 25.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNSS, 2023 (Secti Station Mukerian, District Hoshiarpur. petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submits that the petitioner has no ro incident, and even a reading of the FIR shows that no offence is made out against him. He also points out that the FIR was lodged after an unexplained delay of five days. He submits that at the time of registration of the FIR, all the all were bailable, and accordingly, the petitioner and co joined the investigation and were granted bail. However, after about 25 days, offences under Sections 117(2) and 110 BNS were added only on the basis of a supplementary statement o complainant, and that too without any medical opinion. He 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 investigat 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 admit satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 24580-2026 2 in case FIR No.45 dated 25.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNSS, 2023 (Sections 117(2), 110 of BNSS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Mukerian, District Hoshiarpur. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submits that the petitioner has no ro incident, and even a reading of the FIR shows that no offence is made out against him. He also points out that the FIR was lodged after an unexplained delay of five days. He submits that at the time of registration of the FIR, all the all were bailable, and accordingly, the petitioner and co joined the investigation and were granted bail. However, after about 25 days, offences under Sections 117(2) and 110 BNS were added only on the basis of a supplementary statement o complainant, and that too without any medical opinion. He 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. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Amritpal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 11.05.2026. 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.” in case FIR No.45 dated 25.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNSS, 2023 ons 117(2), 110 of BNSS, 2023 added later on) at Police Station Mukerian, District Hoshiarpur. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submits that the petitioner has no role in the alleged incident, and even a reading of the FIR shows that no offence is made out against him. He also points out that the FIR was lodged after an unexplained delay of five days. He submits that at the time of registration of the FIR, all the alleged offences were bailable, and accordingly, the petitioner and co-accused joined the investigation and were granted bail. However, after about 25 days, offences under Sections 117(2) and 110 BNS were added only on the basis of a supplementary statement of the complainant, and that too without any medical opinion. He 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 ion as and when called upon to do so by the On asking of the Court, Mr. Amritpal Singh Gill, 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 ted 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 in case FIR No.45 dated 25.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 351(2) and 3(5) of the BNSS, 2023 ons 117(2), 110 of BNSS, 2023 added later on) at Police Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He le in the alleged incident, and even a reading of the FIR shows that no offence is made out against him. He also points out that the FIR was lodged after an unexplained delay of five days. He submits that eged offences accused joined the investigation and were granted bail. However, after about 25 days, offences under Sections 117(2) and 110 BNS were f the complainant, and that too without any medical opinion. He 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 ion as and when called upon to do so by the On asking of the Court, Mr. Amritpal Singh Gill, 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 ted 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 GURPREET 2026.05.11 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-24580 3. L 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. Mr. of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney in Court today, which is taken on record 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 shal Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 11.05.2026 Gurpreet 24580-2026 3 Learned counsel for the petitioner submi the order dated 01.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigati longer required for further investigation. Mr. Harjot Singh Bedi, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney in Court today, which is taken on record and submits that the offence 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 01.05.2026 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 earned 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 Amarjit joined the investigation and is no , Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney in Court today, which 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 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The l 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 Yes/No ts that in compliance of joined the from ASI Amarjit no , Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and has filed his power of attorney in Court today, which committed by petitioner is In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The l 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 2026.05.11 16:46 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.