CRM-M-23278 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 202 RAVINDER SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Ms. Parneet Kaur, Mr. Ashok Kumar Khunger, 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 115(2), 118(1) and 3(5) of the Bhar (Sections 118(2) added later on), at Police Station Bariwala, District Sri Muktsar Sahib 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.98 dated 27.09.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 23278-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: RAVINDER SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Parneet Kaur, Advocate for Mr. Ashok Kumar Khunger, 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.98 dated 27.09.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1) and 3(5) of the Bhar (Sections 118(2) added later on), at Police Station Bariwala, District Sri Muktsar Sahib. On 11.05.2026, 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 case FIR No.98 dated 27.09.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-23278-2026 Date of decision: 22.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent 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.98 dated 27.09.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 118(2) added later on), at Police Station Bariwala, District Sri 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.98 dated 27.09.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.98 dated 27.09.2025 registered under atiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 118(2) added later on), at Police Station Bariwala, District Sri 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.98 dated 27.09.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 GURPREET 2026.05.22 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-23278 (Sections District Sri Muktsar Sahib. petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the said incident. He argued th occurrence took place on 21.09.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 27.09.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 06 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He argued that the petitioner was not even present on the sp alleged occurrence. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only gave kappa blow to the complainant, which hit on the non complainant ie. on his left thumb. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was added by the prosecution later 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, which has been placed on record as Annexure P he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel pe 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 sa anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature as he was specifically named in the FIR. She further submitted that she is not aware of the factum of co investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with 23278-2026 2 (Sections 118(2) added later on), at Police Station Bariwala, District Sri Muktsar Sahib. 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 th occurrence took place on 21.09.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 27.09.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 06 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He argued that the petitioner was not even present on the sp alleged occurrence. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only gave kappa blow to the complainant, which hit on the non complainant ie. on his left thumb. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was added by the prosecution later 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, which has been placed on record as Annexure P-2. 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 petitioner is ready and 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, she has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature as he was specifically named in the FIR. She further submitted that she is not aware of the factum of compromise between the parties, if any. Adjourned to 22.05.2026. 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 118(2) added later on), at Police Station Bariwala, 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 21.09.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 27.09.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 06 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He argued that the petitioner was not even present on the spot at the time of alleged occurrence. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only gave kappa blow to the complainant, which hit on the non-vital part of the body of complainant ie. on his left thumb. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was added by the prosecution later 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, which has been placed on record as 2. 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 titioner is ready and 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 me, she has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature as he was specifically named in the FIR. She further submitted that she is not aware of mpromise between the parties, if any. 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 118(2) added later on), at Police Station Bariwala, Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he at the alleged occurrence took place on 21.09.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 27.09.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 06 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He argued ot at the time of alleged occurrence. He further argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only gave kappa blow to the dy of complainant ie. on his left thumb. He further argued that Section 118(2) of BNS was added by the prosecution later 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, which has been placed on record as 2. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case and no recovery is to be has further submitted that the titioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter, which is taken on record and while me, she has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature as he was specifically named in the FIR. She further submitted that she is not aware of 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 GURPREET 2026.05.22 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-23278 the Investigatin 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, 2 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. 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 22.05.2026 Gurpreet 23278-2026 3 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 submits that in compliance of the order dated 11.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 11.05.2026 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 g 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 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 Sukhdev 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 g 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 earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the from ASI Sukhdev 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 2026.05.22 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.