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2023 DAILYLAW 5503 (PNJ)

MANISH v. STATE OF HARYANA

CRM-M/20747/2026 · 2026-05-26

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-20747 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 204 MANISH STATE OF HARYANA CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE Present:- Mr. Nafeesh Ahmed, for the petitioner. Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. Mr. Sandeep Kumar, 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 110, 190, 191(3), 126 of BNS, 2023, District Faridabad 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR 110, 190, 191(3), 126 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chhainsa, District Faridabad. 20747-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: Versus STATE OF HARYANA HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Nafeesh Ahmed, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, AAG, Haryana. Mr. Sandeep Kumar, 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.9 dated 20.01.2026, registered under Sections 110, 190, 191(3), 126 of BNS, 2023, District Faridabad. On 12.05.2026, 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.9 dated 20.01.2026, registered under Sections 110, 190, 191(3), 126 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chhainsa, District Faridabad. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-20747-2026 Date of decision: 26.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent 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.9 dated 20.01.2026, registered under Sections 110, 190, 191(3), 126 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chhainsa, 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 No.9 dated 20.01.2026, registered under Sections 110, 190, 191(3), 126 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chhainsa, ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.9 dated 20.01.2026, registered under at Police Station Chhainsa, Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner No.9 dated 20.01.2026, registered under Sections 110, 190, 191(3), 126 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chhainsa, GURPREET 2026.05.27 19:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-20747 petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present against the petitioner are false and he has no concern with the said incident. He further contends that in fact, it is a case of version and cross injuri was the aggressor. He further contends that the co lodged an FIR against the complainant and the present FIR is the counterblast of the said FIR. He further contends that even if the prose role has been attributed to the petitioner. Learned counsel submits that co been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the Hon'ble Apex Court vi effected from the submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Therefore, petition be allowed. to the status report which has already been filed, has opposed the prayer for grant of bail to the petitioner by submitting that the offence committed petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. 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 shal admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the 20747-2026 2 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 incident. He further contends that in fact, it is a case of version and cross-version wherein both the parties have received injuries. Learned counsel contends that the complainant party was the aggressor. He further contends that the co lodged an FIR against the complainant and the present FIR is the counterblast of the said FIR. He further contends that even if the prosecution story is believed to be true, then also no specific role has been attributed to the petitioner. Learned counsel submits that co-accused Dhirender Yadav @ Bheem has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the Hon'ble Apex Court vide order dated 04.05.2026. 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. Therefore, petition be allowed. On the other hand, learned State counsel, while referring to the status report which has already been filed, has opposed the prayer for grant of bail to the petitioner by submitting that the offence committed by the petitioner is serious in nature. Learned counsel for the complainant, while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve the concession of bail. Adjourned to 26.05.2026. 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 shal admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the case. He further contends that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and he has no concern with the said incident. He further contends that in fact, it is a case of version wherein both the parties have received es. Learned counsel contends that the complainant party was the aggressor. He further contends that the co-accused had lodged an FIR against the complainant and the present FIR is the counterblast of the said FIR. He further contends that even if cution story is believed to be true, then also no specific role has been attributed to the petitioner. Learned counsel accused Dhirender Yadav @ Bheem has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the Hon'ble de order dated 04.05.2026. No recovery is to be 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. Therefore, he prays that the present On the other hand, learned State counsel, while referring to the status report which has already been filed, has opposed the prayer for grant of bail to the petitioner by submitting that by the petitioner is serious in nature. Learned counsel for the complainant, while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve 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 Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the case. He further contends that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and he has no concern with the said incident. He further contends that in fact, it is a case of version wherein both the parties have received es. Learned counsel contends that the complainant party accused had lodged an FIR against the complainant and the present FIR is the counterblast of the said FIR. He further contends that even if cution story is believed to be true, then also no specific role has been attributed to the petitioner. Learned counsel accused Dhirender Yadav @ Bheem has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the Hon'ble de order dated 04.05.2026. No recovery is to be 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 he prays that the present On the other hand, learned State counsel, while referring to the status report which has already been filed, has opposed the prayer for grant of bail to the petitioner by submitting that Learned counsel for the complainant, while opposing the petition for anticipatory bail, has contended that the petitioner has played an active role in the crime and, thus, does not deserve 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 l be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the GURPREET 2026.05.27 19:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-20747 satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner 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 Kulbushan, has submitted that the pe is no longer required for further investigation. 5. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the p 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 shal Section 482(2) of the BNSS 26.05.2026 Gurpreet 20747-2026 3 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 12.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner ha investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions has submitted that the petitioner ha no longer required for further investigation. Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the grant of bail to the petitioner. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 12.05.2026 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 titioner has joined the investigation and Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the 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 l also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? 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 joined the from ASI joined the investigation and Learned counsel appearing for the complainant submits that the offence committed by petitioner is serious in nature and hence, opposes the 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 l also abide by the conditions as provided under (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2026.05.27 19:04 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.