CRM-M-29318 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 223 SWARAN KAUR @ SAWARN KAUR STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Inderjeet Singh, for the petitioner. Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana Mr. Rohit Kalsia, for the complainant. ***** 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 406, 420 and 120 Ambala. 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.269 date 406, 420 and 120 District Ambala. 29318-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SWARAN KAUR @ SAWARN KAUR Versus HARYANA AND ANOTHER HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Inderjeet Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana Mr. Rohit Kalsia, Advocate for the complainant. ***** 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.269 dated 21.08.2025 registered under Sections 406, 420 and 120-B of IPC, at Poli On 21.05.2026, 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 case FIR No.269 dated 21.08.2025 registered under Sections 406, 420 and 120-B of IPC, at Police Station Naraingarh, District Ambala. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-29318-2026 Date of decision: 29.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.269 dated 21.08.2025 registered under B of IPC, at Police Station Naraingarh, District 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 d 21.08.2025 registered under Sections B of IPC, at Police Station Naraingarh, ….Petitioner s Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.269 dated 21.08.2025 registered under ce Station Naraingarh, District Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner d 21.08.2025 registered under Sections B of IPC, at Police Station Naraingarh, GURPREET 2026.05.29 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-29318 petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and she has no concern wit the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and frivolous and the petitioner had no dishonest intention to cheat the complainant. He argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, e civil nature, which has been given criminal colour by registering the present FIR. He further argued that against the amount of Rs.10 lakhs, Rs.20 lakhs has already been paid to the complainant and thus, the p amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise, which has been placed on record as Annexure P submitted that the entire case is based on documentary evidence which are already in possession of investigating agency, hence, nothing more is to be recovered 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 inves Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. appearance his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present petition is allowed. investigation when required by the the Investigating Agency. In the admitted to interim bail on furnishing of 29318-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and she has no concern with the alleged fraud. He further submitted that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and frivolous and the petitioner had no dishonest intention to cheat the complainant. He argued that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then the dispute in the present case is of civil nature, which has been given criminal colour by registering the present FIR. He further argued that against the amount of Rs.10 lakhs, Rs.20 lakhs has already been paid to the complainant and thus, the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise, which has been placed on record as Annexure P submitted that the entire case is based on documentary evidence which are already in possession of investigating agency, hence, nothing more is to be recovered 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 inves Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent time to file status report in the matter. At this stage, Mr. Rohit Kalsia, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.2/complainant and filed his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present petition is allowed. Adjourned to 29.05.2026. In the meantime, the petitio 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 admitted to interim bail on furnishing of Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and she h the alleged fraud. He further submitted that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and frivolous and the petitioner had no dishonest intention to cheat the complainant. He argued that if the contents of the FIR are ven then the dispute in the present case is of civil nature, which has been given criminal colour by registering the present FIR. He further argued that against the amount of Rs.10 lakhs, Rs.20 lakhs has already been paid to the etitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise, which has been placed on record as Annexure P-3. He further submitted that the entire case is based on documentary evidence which are already in possession of the complainant or the investigating agency, hence, nothing more is to be recovered 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 asking of the Court, Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. At this stage, Mr. Rohit Kalsia, Advocate has put in on behalf of respondent No.2/complainant and filed his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join within a week from today and would appear as and 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 Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and she h the alleged fraud. He further submitted that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and frivolous and the petitioner had no dishonest intention to cheat the complainant. He argued that if the contents of the FIR are ven then the dispute in the present case is of civil nature, which has been given criminal colour by registering the present FIR. He further argued that against the amount of Rs.10 lakhs, Rs.20 lakhs has already been paid to the etitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise, 3. He further submitted that the entire case is based on documentary evidence the complainant or the investigating agency, hence, nothing more is to be recovered from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and On asking of the Court, Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, State and seeks At this stage, Mr. Rohit Kalsia, Advocate has put in on behalf of respondent No.2/complainant and filed his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the ner is directed to join within a week from today and would appear as and Investigating Officer and cooperate with event of arrest, he shall be l/surety bonds to the GURPREET 2026.05.29 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-29318 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The 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 Kanwaljeet Singh, investigation and 5. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present petition is allowed. 6. 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 29.05.2026 Gurpreet 29318-2026 3 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The 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 d 21.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Kanwaljeet Singh, has submitted that the petitioner ha investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present petition is allowed. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the r dated 21.05.2026 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 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 has submitted that the petitioner has joined the further investigation. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present 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 i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the ASI joined the Learned counsel appearing for the complainant affirms the factum of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the present 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 JIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.29 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.