CRM-M-23156 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 201 SARBJEET SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Ms. Amarjeet Kaur, Mr. Sukhbir Maandi, 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 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 1 Sanhita, 2023 (Annexure P under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran (Annexure P 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner 23156-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SARBJEET SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Amarjeet Kaur, Advocate for Mr. Sukhbir Maandi, 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 GD No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 1 Sanhita, 2023 (Annexure P-2) in FIR No.541, dated 15.11.2025, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police ndwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran (Annexure P 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 THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-23156-2026 Date of decision: 22.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL for 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 GD No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya 2) in FIR No.541, dated 15.11.2025, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police ndwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran (Annexure P-1). 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 GD No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered under 90 of the Bharatiya Nyaya 2) in FIR No.541, dated 15.11.2025, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner GURPREET 2026.05.22 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-23156 in case GD 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Annexure P registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharat and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran (Annexure P petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and h has no concern with the said incident. He further contends that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.11.2025 but the GD in question was registered on 23.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 101 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution stor version and cross injuries. He further contends that if the contents of the GD are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petition which hit on the non the middle finger of his left hand. Learned counsel submits that co granted as by the dated 09.04.2026 and 13.02.2026 respectively. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case a 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. Therefore, it is urged that the present petiti status report which is taken on record. He while referring to the said status report has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of 23156-2026 2 in case GD No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Annexure P-2) in FIR No.541, dated 15.11.2025, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran (Annexure P- Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and h has no concern with the said incident. He further contends that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.11.2025 but the GD in question was registered on 23.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 101 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. Learned counsel contends that in fact, it is a case of version and cross-version wherein both the parties have received injuries. He further contends that if the contents of the GD are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the petitioner is that he only gave datar blow to the complainant, which hit on the non-vital part of the body of complainant i.e. on the middle finger of his left hand. Learned counsel submits that co-accused Charanjit Singh and Kulbir Singh have already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court as well as by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Tarn Taran vide orders dated 09.04.2026 and 13.02.2026 respectively. 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 petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Therefore, it is urged that the present petition be allowed. On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report which is taken on record. He while referring to the said status report has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya 2) in FIR No.541, dated 15.11.2025, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) iya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, -1). 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 further contends that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.11.2025 but the GD in question was registered on 23.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 101 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution y. Learned counsel contends that in fact, it is a case of version wherein both the parties have received injuries. He further contends that if the contents of the GD are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the er is that he only gave datar blow to the complainant, vital part of the body of complainant i.e. on the middle finger of his left hand. Learned counsel submits that accused Charanjit Singh and Kulbir Singh have already been the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court as well learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Tarn Taran vide orders dated 09.04.2026 and 13.02.2026 respectively. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any nd no recovery is to be effected from him. 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. Therefore, it is urged that the On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report which is taken on record. He while referring to the said status report has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of No.36 dated 23.02.2026 registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya 2) in FIR No.541, dated 15.11.2025, registered under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3) iya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the e has no concern with the said incident. He further contends that the alleged occurrence took place on 14.11.2025 but the GD in question was registered on 23.02.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 101 days, casting serious doubt on the prosecution y. Learned counsel contends that in fact, it is a case of version wherein both the parties have received injuries. He further contends that if the contents of the GD are taken to be true, even then the only allegation against the er is that he only gave datar blow to the complainant, vital part of the body of complainant i.e. on the middle finger of his left hand. Learned counsel submits that accused Charanjit Singh and Kulbir Singh have already been the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court as well learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Tarn Taran vide orders dated 09.04.2026 and 13.02.2026 respectively. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any nd no recovery is to be effected from him. 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. Therefore, it is urged that the On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report which is taken on record. He while referring to the said status report has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of GURPREET 2026.05.22 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-23156 bail by submitting that the offence committed by the p serious in nature. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agen 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. 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 23156-2026 3 bail by submitting that the offence committed by the p serious in nature. 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 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 bail by submitting that the offence committed by the petitioner is 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 cy. 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 Nishan 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 etitioner is 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 cy. 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 Nishan 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.