CRM-M-27383 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (203) Prabhjot Singh @ Prabh Singh State of Punjab and CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. petitioner in case 323, 354, 341 and 506 of IPC (Corresponding Sections 115, 74, 126 and 351 of BNS, 2023) and Sections 25, 27 and 54 of Ar Station Fatehgarh Churian, Police District 2. concession of interim anticipatory bail directed the petitioner to join investigation. 3. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Division Fatehgarh Churian, Police District Batala on behalf of the respondent taken on record. -1- 27383-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Prabhjot Singh @ Prabh Singh Versus State of Punjab and Anr. HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Amrindra Pratap Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Iqbalpreet Singh, AAG, Punjab Assisted by ASI Balvinder Singh. *** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 25 dated 27.03.2022, registered under Sections 323, 354, 341 and 506 of IPC (Corresponding Sections 115, 74, 126 and 351 of BNS, 2023) and Sections 25, 27 and 54 of Ar Station Fatehgarh Churian, Police District Batala (Annexure P Vide order dated 14.05.2026, concession of interim anticipatory bail directed the petitioner to join investigation. Short reply by way of an affidavit of Mr. Lalit Kumar, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Division Fatehgarh Churian, Police District Batala on behalf of the respondent taken on record. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-27383-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 21.05.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents ALOK JAIN Mr. Amrindra Pratap Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Iqbalpreet Singh, AAG, Punjab Assisted by ASI Balvinder Singh. The present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the FIR No. 25 dated 27.03.2022, registered under Sections 323, 354, 341 and 506 of IPC (Corresponding Sections 115, 74, 126 and 351 of BNS, 2023) and Sections 25, 27 and 54 of Arms Act, 1959 at Police Batala (Annexure P-1). , this Court while granting the concession of interim anticipatory bail directed the petitioner to join by way of an affidavit of Mr. Lalit Kumar, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Division Fatehgarh Churian, Police District Batala on behalf of the respondent-State has been filed, which is 21.05.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondents The present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the FIR No. 25 dated 27.03.2022, registered under Sections 323, 354, 341 and 506 of IPC (Corresponding Sections 115, 74, 126 and ms Act, 1959 at Police this Court while granting the concession of interim anticipatory bail directed the petitioner to join by way of an affidavit of Mr. Lalit Kumar, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub Division Fatehgarh Churian, Police State has been filed, which is MANJU 2026.05.22 10:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-27383 4. Singh submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is no longer required. 5 14.05.2026 absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the conditions of Section 482 BNSS. 6. expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 7. any such activity once again, automatically stand vacated. 8. as parity qua any other co 9. May 21, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -2- 27383-2026 (O&M) Learned State counsel, on instructions submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is no longer required. In view of above, the petition is allowed. The order dated granting interim anticipatory bail to the peti absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the conditions of Section 482 BNSS. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a fin expression of opinion on the merits of the case. It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the present concession granted shall automatically stand vacated. However, it is made clear that this order shall not be construed as parity qua any other co-accused. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. May 21, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Balvinder submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is no longer required. In view of above, the petition is allowed. The order dated granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case. It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in the present concession granted shall this order shall not be construed Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE Balvinder submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and his In view of above, the petition is allowed. The order dated tioner, is made absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the al It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in the present concession granted shall this order shall not be construed MANJU 2026.05.22 10:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document