CRM-M-29352 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 224 SHIV BHATNAGAR STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Kartik Sharma, for the petitioner. Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana Mr. Kamaljeet Singh Gujjar, 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 Section 24 of the Immigration Act and Sectio Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ambala City, District Ambala. 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for g in case FIR No.70 dated 11.03.2026 registered under Section 24 of the Immigration Act and Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the 29352-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: SHIV BHATNAGAR Versus HARYANA AND ANOTHER HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Kartik Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana Mr. Kamaljeet Singh Gujjar, 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.70 dated 11.03.2026 registered under Section 24 of the Immigration Act and Sectio Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ambala City, District On 22.05.2026, 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.70 dated 11.03.2026 registered under Section 24 of the Immigration Act and Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-29352-2026 Date of decision: 29.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondents HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana. Advocate Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.70 dated 11.03.2026 registered under Section 24 of the Immigration Act and Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ambala City, District following order was passed by this Court: - Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of rant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.70 dated 11.03.2026 registered under Section 24 of the Immigration Act and Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the ….Petitioner s Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.70 dated 11.03.2026 registered under ns 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ambala City, District Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of rant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.70 dated 11.03.2026 registered under Section 24 of the Immigration Act and Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the GURPREET 2026.05.29 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-29352 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ambala City, District Ambala. petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the alleged fraud. He further submitted that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and frivolous and the complainant. He argued that the alleged payments were made in the year 2023 but the FIR in question was registered on 11.03.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of more than 02 years, casting serious d 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 submitted t amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise, which has been placed on record as Annexure P is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel for the petitioner further submit willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of seeks time to file status report in the matter. put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.2/complainant and filed his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He affirms the fact present petition is allowed. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Inves 29352-2026 2 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ambala City, District Ambala. 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 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 the alleged payments were made in the year 2023 but the FIR in question was registered on 11.03.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of more than 02 years, casting serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further 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 submitted that the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise, which has been placed on record as Annexure P is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel for the petitioner 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. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Gagandeep Singh Chinna, Sr. DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of seeks time to file status report in the matter. At this stage, Mr. Kamaljeet Singh Gujjar, 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 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 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ambala City, ounsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the alleged fraud. He further submitted that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and the petitioner had no dishonest intention to cheat the complainant. He argued that the alleged payments were made in the year 2023 but the FIR in question was registered on 11.03.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of more than 02 years, oubt on the prosecution story. He further 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 hat the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise, which has been placed on record as Annexure P-9. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel for the ted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On asking of the Court, Mr. Gagandeep Singh Chinna, Sr. DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. At this stage, Mr. Kamaljeet Singh Gujjar, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.2/complainant and filed his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He affirms the um of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and tigating Officer and cooperate with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Police Station Ambala City, ounsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has no concern with the alleged fraud. He further submitted that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and the petitioner had no dishonest intention to cheat the complainant. He argued that the alleged payments were made in the year 2023 but the FIR in question was registered on 11.03.2026 i.e. after an unexplained delay of more than 02 years, oubt on the prosecution story. He further 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 hat the petitioner and the complainant have amicably resolved their dispute and entered into a compromise, 9. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel for the ted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so On asking of the Court, Mr. Gagandeep Singh Chinna, Sr. State and At this stage, Mr. Kamaljeet Singh Gujjar, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.2/complainant and filed his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He affirms the um of compromise and submits that he has no objection if the In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and tigating Officer and cooperate with GURPREET 2026.05.29 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-29352 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 con 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. L the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the Pal, has submitted that the petitioner ha longer required for further investigation. 5. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant affirms the factum of compromise and submits 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 Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS 29.05.2026 Gurpreet 29352-2026 3 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 22.05.2026 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. 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 interim order dated 22.05.2026 passed by this Court, is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as 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 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 ditions as envisaged under Section earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the State, on instructions from ASI Davinder joined the investigation and is no Learned counsel appearing for the complainant affirms the 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 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 ditions as envisaged under Section earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the ASI Davinder no Learned counsel appearing for the complainant affirms the 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 and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.29 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.