IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 204 Sukhdev Singh and others State of Punjab CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the petitioners in case under Sections 109, 125, 191(2), 190 of Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, 1959 at Police Station Lopoke, District Amritsar (Rural) 2. Vide order dated 20.04.2026, the petitioners were directed to join investigation as and when required by the Investigating A matter was adjourned to 05.05.2026. counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners could not appear before the Investigating Agency, whereupon another opportunity to join the investigation was gran Rs.10,000/- in total. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners, inter alia, contends that in compliance with the order dated 05.05.2026 passed by this Court, the costs have been duly deposited and the receipt there IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-21192 Date of decision: Sukhdev Singh and others VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ Mr. Raghav Soni, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to in case bearing FIR No.149 109, 125, 191(2), 190 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, 1959 at Police Station Lopoke, District (Rural). Vide order dated 20.04.2026, the petitioners were directed to join investigation as and when required by the Investigating A matter was adjourned to 05.05.2026. However, o counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners could not appear before the Investigating Agency, whereupon another opportunity to join the investigation was granted to them, subject to payment of costs of in total. Learned counsel for the petitioners, inter alia, contends that in compliance with the order dated 05.05.2026 passed by this Court, the costs have been duly deposited and the receipt thereof has been placed on record. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 21192-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 20.05.2026 ...Petitioners ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ , Advocate for the petitioner(s). Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of anticipatory bail to dated 02.07.2025 registered Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, 1959 at Police Station Lopoke, District Vide order dated 20.04.2026, the petitioners were directed to join investigation as and when required by the Investigating Agency, and the However, on 05.05.2026, learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners could not appear before the Investigating Agency, whereupon another opportunity to join the ted to them, subject to payment of costs of Learned counsel for the petitioners, inter alia, contends that in compliance with the order dated 05.05.2026 passed by this Court, the costs of has been placed on record. SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.05.20 19:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 204 CRM-M-21192-2026 (O&M) It is further contended that the petitioners have joined the investigation and that their custodial interrogation is no longer required for the purpose of investigation in the present case. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioners is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since the petitioners have joined the investigation and their custodial interrogation is not required, the present petition is allowed and the interim order dated 20.04.2026 is made absolute. 7. However, if required, the petitioner(s) shall continue to join investigation as and when required to do so and shall abide by the terms and conditions, as laid down under Section 482 (2) BNSS. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) 20.05.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.05.20 19:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document