CRM-M-22308 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 218 VISHWAJEET SANGWAN STATE OF HARYANA CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Amit Chaudhary, Ms. Anu Chaudhary, Mr. Japneet Singh Wadhawa, for the petitioner. Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. ***** 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 115, 117(2), 190, 191(2), 111(2) of BNS, 2023 District Charkhi Dadri (Annexure P 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail in FIR No. 12 dated 20.01.2026 under Sections 115, 117(2), 190, 191(2), 351(3) BNS (subsequently added Section 111(2) of BNS, 2023) 22308-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: VISHWAJEET SANGWAN Versus HARYANA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Amit Chaudhary, Advocate, Ms. Anu Chaudhary, Advocate and Mr. Japneet Singh Wadhawa, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. ***** 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.12 dated 20.01.2026 under Sections 115, 117(2), 190, 191(2), 333, 351(3) BNS (subsequently ad 111(2) of BNS, 2023 and Section 331(7) BNS District Charkhi Dadri (Annexure P-1). On 07.05.2026, the following order “Prayer in the present petition fil the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail in FIR No. 12 dated 20.01.2026 under Sections 115, 117(2), 190, 191(2), 351(3) BNS (subsequently added Section 111(2) of BNS, 2023) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-22308-2026 Date of decision: 18.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL and Advocate Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner 12 dated 20.01.2026 under Sections 351(3) BNS (subsequently added Section and Section 331(7) BNS), at Police Station City Dadri, 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 in FIR No. 12 dated 20.01.2026 under Sections 115, 117(2), 190, 191(2), 351(3) BNS (subsequently added Section 111(2) of BNS, 2023) ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner 12 dated 20.01.2026 under Sections ded Section at Police Station City Dadri, ed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail in FIR No. 12 dated 20.01.2026 under Sections 115, 117(2), 190, 191(2), 351(3) BNS (subsequently added Section 111(2) of BNS, 2023) GURPREET 2026.05.19 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-22308 and Section 331(7) BNS, 2023 at Police Station City District Charkhi Dadri (Annexure P petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case due to political rivalry and ulterior motives. He further submits that the allegations made in th true facts of the case. He contends that there is an unexplained delay of about 11 days in lodging the FIR, as the alleged incident took place on 09.01.2026 whereas the FIR was registered on 20.01.2026, which creates prosecution version. He further submits that the co namely Aryan Chaudhary, has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the learned trial Court vide order dated 02.04.2026. He submits that the petiti antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. 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. status report in the matter and while referring to the status report, has opposed the submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature involvin 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 e admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 22308-2026 2 and Section 331(7) BNS, 2023 at Police Station City District Charkhi Dadri (Annexure P Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case due to political rivalry and ulterior motives. He further submits that the allegations made in the FIR are vague and do not present the true facts of the case. He contends that there is an unexplained delay of about 11 days in lodging the FIR, as the alleged incident took place on 09.01.2026 whereas the FIR was registered on 20.01.2026, which creates serious doubt regarding the prosecution version. He further submits that the co namely Aryan Chaudhary, has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the learned trial Court vide order dated 02.04.2026. He submits that the petiti antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. 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. On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the status report, has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature involving criminal intimidation. List on 18.05.2026. 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 e admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” and Section 331(7) BNS, 2023 at Police Station City Dadri, District Charkhi Dadri (Annexure P-1). Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case due to political rivalry and ulterior motives. He further submits that the e FIR are vague and do not present the true facts of the case. He contends that there is an unexplained delay of about 11 days in lodging the FIR, as the alleged incident took place on 09.01.2026 whereas the FIR was registered on serious doubt regarding the prosecution version. He further submits that the co-accused, namely Aryan Chaudhary, has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the learned trial Court vide order dated 02.04.2026. He submits that the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so arned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the status prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are g criminal intimidation. 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 petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Dadri, Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case due to political rivalry and ulterior motives. He further submits that the e FIR are vague and do not present the true facts of the case. He contends that there is an unexplained delay of about 11 days in lodging the FIR, as the alleged incident took place on 09.01.2026 whereas the FIR was registered on serious doubt regarding the accused, namely Aryan Chaudhary, has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the learned trial Court vide oner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so arned State counsel has filed the status report in the matter and while referring to the status prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are 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 vent of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section GURPREET 2026.05.19 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-22308 3. L the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Kapoor, has submitted that the petitioner ha no 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 18.05.2026 Gurpreet 22308-2026 3 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 07.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner has no longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 07.05.2026 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 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 Raj s joined the investigation and is 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 earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the from ASI Raj is 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 2026.05.19 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.