CRM-M-15350 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 214 RONAK MALIK STATE OF HARYANA CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Mr. Abhishek Goel, 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 Sections 109(1), 115, 126, 190, 191(3), 61 Police Station Murthal, District Sonepat 2. On exceptions. the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner 15350-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: RONAK MALIK Versus HARYANA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Abhishek Goel, 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.398 dated 14.12.2025, registered under Sections 109(1), 115, 126, 190, 191(3), 61(2) and 351(3) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Murthal, District Sonepat. On 05.05.2026, the following order “CRM-12209-2026 Application is allowed as prayed for subject to all just exceptions. CRM-M-15350-2026 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-15350-2026 Date of decision: 18.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL 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 FIR No.398 dated 14.12.2025, registered under (2) and 351(3) of BNS, 2023, at following order was passed by this Court: - Application is allowed as prayed for subject to all just 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 FIR No.398 dated 14.12.2025, registered under (2) and 351(3) of BNS, 2023, at Application is allowed as prayed for subject to all just Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner GURPREET 2026.05.19 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15350 in case FIR No.398 dated 14.12.2025, registered under Sections 109(1), 115, 126, 190, 191(3), 61(2) and 351(3) of BNS, 2023, at Pol petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and h said offence. Learned counsel contends that there is no direct evidence to connect the petitioner with the said offence. He further contends that no specific injury or life threatening injury has been attributed to the petitioner. that the injuries caused on the person of complainant were declared simple in nature. Even if the story of the prosecution is taken to be true, even then the only role attributed to the petitioner is that he caused punches and kic of Kartik has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sonepat vide order dated 12.03.2026. No recovery is to the petitioner. 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, which is taken on record. He, while referring to the said status report, has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are 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 Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner 15350-2026 2 in case FIR No.398 dated 14.12.2025, registered under Sections 109(1), 115, 126, 190, 191(3), 61(2) and 351(3) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Murthal, District Sonepat. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and h said offence. Learned counsel contends that there is no direct evidence to connect the petitioner with the said offence. He further contends that no specific injury or life threatening injury has been attributed to the petitioner. that the injuries caused on the person of complainant were declared simple in nature. Even if the story of the prosecution is taken to be true, even then the only role attributed to the petitioner is that he caused punches and kic of complainant. Learned counsel submits that the co Kartik has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sonepat vide order dated 12.03.2026. No recovery is to the petitioner. 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 tatus report, which is taken on record. He, while referring to the said status report, has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. Adjourned to 16.05.2026. 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 in case FIR No.398 dated 14.12.2025, registered under Sections 109(1), 115, 126, 190, 191(3), 61(2) and 351(3) of BNS, 2023, at ice Station Murthal, District Sonepat. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and he has no concern with the said offence. Learned counsel contends that there is no direct evidence to connect the petitioner with the said offence. He further contends that no specific injury or life threatening injury has been attributed to the petitioner. Learned counsel contends that the injuries caused on the person of complainant were declared simple in nature. Even if the story of the prosecution is taken to be true, even then the only role attributed to the petitioner is that he caused punches and kick blows on the person complainant. Learned counsel submits that the co-accused Kartik has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sonepat vide order dated 12.03.2026. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. 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 tatus report, which is taken on record. He, while referring to the said status report, has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the 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 bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner in case FIR No.398 dated 14.12.2025, registered under Sections 109(1), 115, 126, 190, 191(3), 61(2) and 351(3) of BNS, 2023, at Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the allegations levelled e has no concern with the said offence. Learned counsel contends that there is no direct evidence to connect the petitioner with the said offence. He further contends that no specific injury or life threatening injury Learned counsel contends that the injuries caused on the person of complainant were declared simple in nature. Even if the story of the prosecution is taken to be true, even then the only role attributed to the k blows on the person accused Kartik has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Sonepat be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and On the other hand, learned State counsel has filed the tatus report, which is taken on record. He, while referring to the said status report, has vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail by submitting that the allegations levelled against the 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 bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner GURPREET 2026.05.19 16:44 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-15350 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 submitted that the petitioner ha 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 15350-2026 3 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 05.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 05.05.2026 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 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 SI Sultan, has joined the investigation and is no longer 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 shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the has no longer 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.