CRM-M-28318 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 264 LOVEPREET SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. Present:- Mr. Shakti Mehta, for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. ***** 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 318(4) of BNS, 2023 at Police Sta 2. On the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0021 dated 318(4) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Rahon, District SBS Nagar. petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that the petitioner has not re 28318-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: LOVEPREET SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Shakti Mehta, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rahul Jindal, AAG, Punjab. ***** 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.0021 dated 30.01.2026 registered under Sections 318(4) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Rahon, District SBS Nagar On 19.05.2026, 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.0021 dated 30.01.2026 registered under Sections 318(4) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Rahon, District SBS Nagar. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that the petitioner has not re IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-28318-2026 Date of decision: 29.05.2026 ….Petitioner ....Respondent JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0021 dated 30.01.2026 registered under tion Rahon, District SBS Nagar. 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 30.01.2026 registered under Sections 318(4) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Rahon, District SBS Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He submits that the petitioner has not received any amount from the ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.0021 dated 30.01.2026 registered under Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner 30.01.2026 registered under Sections 318(4) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Rahon, District SBS Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He ceived any amount from the GURPREET 2026.05.29 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-28318 complainant. He submits that the alleged dealings, if any, were between the co that the petitioner has not committed any fraud as the petitioner is not connected to the business of t submits that as per the FIR the only role attributed to the petitioner is that he had received an amount of Rs.5 lakhs from the complainant in Thailand, however, no documentary evidence or bank transaction has been placed on record the said allegations. He submits that there is no proof to link the petitioner with the alleged amount. He further submits that the monetary transactions that took between the petitioner and co accused from time to time, which are being re investigating agency are personal in nature and are in no way connected to the present case. To support his contention, learned counsel for the petitioner has placed on record copy of some receipts (Annexure P that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. notice on behalf of respondent file Status report/reply in the matter. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate 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 Se 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 28318-2026 2 complainant. He submits that the alleged dealings, if any, were between the co-accused persons and the complainant. He argues that the petitioner has not committed any fraud as the petitioner is not connected to the business of t submits that as per the FIR the only role attributed to the petitioner is that he had received an amount of Rs.5 lakhs from the complainant in Thailand, however, no documentary evidence or bank transaction has been placed on record the said allegations. He submits that there is no proof to link the petitioner with the alleged amount. He further submits that the monetary transactions that took between the petitioner and co accused from time to time, which are being re investigating agency are personal in nature and are in no way connected to the present case. To support his contention, learned counsel for the petitioner has placed on record copy of some receipts (Annexure P-2). Learned counsel has furth 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. Mr. J.S. Rattu, DAG Punjab present in Court accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and pra file Status report/reply in the matter. Adjourned to 27.05.2026. 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 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 Se 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” complainant. He submits that the alleged dealings, if any, were accused persons and the complainant. He argues that the petitioner has not committed any fraud as the petitioner is not connected to the business of travel agency. He further submits that as per the FIR the only role attributed to the petitioner is that he had received an amount of Rs.5 lakhs from the complainant in Thailand, however, no documentary evidence or bank transaction has been placed on record to substantiate the said allegations. He submits that there is no proof to link the petitioner with the alleged amount. He further submits that the monetary transactions that took between the petitioner and co- accused from time to time, which are being relied upon by the investigating agency are personal in nature and are in no way connected to the present case. To support his contention, learned counsel for the petitioner has placed on record copy of some 2). 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. Mr. J.S. Rattu, DAG Punjab present in Court accepts State and prays for some time to file Status report/reply in the matter. 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 complainant. He submits that the alleged dealings, if any, were accused persons and the complainant. He argues that the petitioner has not committed any fraud as the petitioner ravel agency. He further submits that as per the FIR the only role attributed to the petitioner is that he had received an amount of Rs.5 lakhs from the complainant in Thailand, however, no documentary evidence to substantiate the said allegations. He submits that there is no proof to link the petitioner with the alleged amount. He further submits that the - lied upon by the investigating agency are personal in nature and are in no way connected to the present case. To support his contention, learned counsel for the petitioner has placed on record copy of some er submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as Mr. J.S. Rattu, DAG Punjab present in Court accepts ys for some time to In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and 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 ction GURPREET 2026.05.29 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-28318 3. L the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions Kumar, has submitted that the petitioner ha 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 29.05.2026 Gurpreet 28318-2026 3 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 19.05.2026 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. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 19.05.2026 passed by this Cour 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 SI Varinder joined the investigation and is no 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 earned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of joined the from SI Varinder no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the t, 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 2026.05.29 17:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.