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2023 DAILYLAW 5319 (PNJ)

HIRA SINGH @ HEERA SINGH & ANR v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/26268/2026 · 2026-05-20

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-26268 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 215 HIRA SINGH @ HEERA SINGH & ANR STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Sidhant Vermani, 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 petitioners seek anticipatory bail in case 109, 125, 333, 305, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of 25/27 of the Arms Act in case FIR No.260 dated 21.10.2025, registered under Sections 103, 125, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the BNS read with Section 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Lopoke, District Amritsar 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in cross version registered against them vide GD No.46 dated 13.11.2025, u 26268-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: HIRA SINGH @ HEERA SINGH & ANR Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Sidhant Vermani, Advocate for the petitioners. 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 petitioners seek anticipatory bail in case GD No.46 dated 13.11.2025, under Sections 109, 125, 333, 305, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of 25/27 of the Arms Act in case FIR No.260 dated 21.10.2025, registered under Sections 103, 125, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the BNS read with Section 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Lopoke, District Amritsar On 08.05.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in cross version registered against them vide GD No.46 dated 13.11.2025, under Sections 109, 125, 333, 305, 118(1), 191(3) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-26268-2026 Date of decision: 20.05.2026 ….Petitioners ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. 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 petitioners GD No.46 dated 13.11.2025, under Sections 109, 125, 333, 305, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the BNS read with Section 25/27 of the Arms Act in case FIR No.260 dated 21.10.2025, registered under Sections 103, 125, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the BNS read with Section 25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Lopoke, District Amritsar. 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 petitioners in cross version registered against them vide GD No.46 dated nder Sections 109, 125, 333, 305, 118(1), 191(3) s ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioners GD No.46 dated 13.11.2025, under Sections the BNS read with Section 25/27 of the Arms Act in case FIR No.260 dated 21.10.2025, registered under Sections 103, 125, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the BNS read with Section Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in cross version registered against them vide GD No.46 dated nder Sections 109, 125, 333, 305, 118(1), 191(3) GURPREET 2026.05.21 17:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-26268 and 190 of the BNS read with Section 25/27 of the Arms Act in case FIR No.260 dated 21.10.2025, registered under Sections 103, 125, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the BNS read with Section25/27 of the Arms Act, a Amritsar. petitioners are innocent and have been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the allegations levelled against the petitioners are f the said incident. Learned counsel contends that the present case is of version and cross party who was the aggressor. He further contends that the petitioners were pressurised by the the matter and compromise the same but the petitioners did not bow down, therefore, the cross case has been registered against them. It has been contended that no specific injury has been attributed to the petitioners. Learned accused Chamkaur Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Gurwant Singh have this Court vide order dated 05.05.2026, passed in CRM 2026. No recovery is to be effected from the pe counsel has further submitted that the petitioners are ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. accepts to file status report in the matter. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, they shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the 26268-2026 2 and 190 of the BNS read with Section 25/27 of the Arms Act in case FIR No.260 dated 21.10.2025, registered under Sections 103, 125, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the BNS read with Section25/27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Lopoke, District Amritsar. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners are innocent and have been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the allegations levelled against the petitioners are false and they have no concern with the said incident. Learned counsel contends that the present case is of version and cross-version rather it was the complainant party who was the aggressor. He further contends that the petitioners were pressurised by the the matter and compromise the same but the petitioners did not bow down, therefore, the cross case has been registered against them. It has been contended that no specific injury has been attributed to the petitioners. Learned accused Chamkaur Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Gurwant Singh have already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court vide order dated 05.05.2026, passed in CRM 2026. No recovery is to be effected from the pe counsel has further submitted that the petitioners are 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. J.S.Rattu, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent to file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 20.05.2026. In the meantime, the petitioners are 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, they shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the and 190 of the BNS read with Section 25/27 of the Arms Act in case FIR No.260 dated 21.10.2025, registered under Sections 103, 125, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the BNS read with t Police Station Lopoke, District Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners are innocent and have been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the allegations levelled alse and they have no concern with the said incident. Learned counsel contends that the present case version rather it was the complainant party who was the aggressor. He further contends that the petitioners were pressurised by the opposite party not to pursue the matter and compromise the same but the petitioners did not bow down, therefore, the cross case has been registered against them. It has been contended that no specific injury has been attributed to the petitioners. Learned counsel submits that co- accused Chamkaur Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Gurwant Singh already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court vide order dated 05.05.2026, passed in CRM-M-2552- 2026. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioners. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioners are ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On asking of the Court, Mr. J.S.Rattu, DAG, Punjab notice on behalf of the respondent-State and seeks time In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, they shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the and 190 of the BNS read with Section 25/27 of the Arms Act in case FIR No.260 dated 21.10.2025, registered under Sections 103, 125, 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the BNS read with t Police Station Lopoke, District Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners are innocent and have been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the allegations levelled alse and they have no concern with the said incident. Learned counsel contends that the present case version rather it was the complainant party who was the aggressor. He further contends that the opposite party not to pursue the matter and compromise the same but the petitioners did not bow down, therefore, the cross case has been registered against them. It has been contended that no specific injury has been - accused Chamkaur Singh, Akashdeep Singh and Gurwant Singh already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by - titioners. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioners are ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On asking of the Court, Mr. J.S.Rattu, DAG, Punjab State and seeks time In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, they shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the GURPREET 2026.05.21 17:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-26268 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. L the order dated the investigation. 4. Learned counsel Singh, has submitted that the petitioner no longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order da petitioners 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 20.05.2026 Gurpreet 26268-2026 3 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 the order dated 08.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioners have no longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 08.05.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The 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 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner the conditions as envisaged under Section earned counsel for the petitioners submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioners have joined for the State, on instructions from ASI Joginder joined the investigation and are In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The 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 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner the conditions as envisaged under Section submits that in compliance of joined from ASI Joginder are In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the passed by this Court, is made absolute. The shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.21 17:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.