CRM-M- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Karan Singh State of Haryana CORAM: Present: KULDEEP TIWARI 1. 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the petitioner seeks the concession of anticipatory bail in FIR No. dated 11.09.2025 Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, (Section Station Nigdhu, District Karnal. 2. was granted the relief of concerned carried out, and eventually, on 10.02.2026, challan was filed. However, he submits that the petitioner was oblivious before the learned Trial Court, as he was not informed by the Investigating Officer. Therefore, in such circumstances, the absence of petitioner was matter of record that learned Trial Court concerned, and default submits that -33721-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Karan Singh Versus Haryana CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Mr. Durga Dutt Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Kapil Bansal, DAG, Haryana. **** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (Oral) Through the instant petition, as instituted 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the petitioner seeks the concession of anticipatory bail in FIR No. 11.09.2025, registered under Sections Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, (Sections Nigdhu, District Karnal. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was granted the relief of regular bail by the learned Trial Court concerned, vide order dated 16.10.2025. Whereafter, investi carried out, and eventually, on 10.02.2026, challan was filed. However, he submits that the petitioner was oblivious before the learned Trial Court, as he was not informed by the Investigating Officer. Therefore, in such circumstances, the absence of petitioner was bonafide and unintentional. He further submits that matter of record that the petitioner was regularly appearing before the learned Trial Court concerned, and default submits that the petitioner is ready and willing to surrender before the IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-33721-2026 Date of decision: 26.06.2026 ….Petitioner ….Respondent KULDEEP TIWARI Mr. Durga Dutt Sharma, Advocate, Mr. Kapil Bansal, DAG, Haryana. Through the instant petition, as instituted under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the petitioner seeks the concession of anticipatory bail in FIR No.0218, , registered under Sections 316, 318(4) of the Bharatiya 406 and 420 IPC), at Police Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner regular bail by the learned Trial Court , vide order dated 16.10.2025. Whereafter, investigation was carried out, and eventually, on 10.02.2026, challan was filed. However, he submits that the petitioner was oblivious of the presentation of challan before the learned Trial Court, as he was not informed by the Investigating Officer. Therefore, in such circumstances, the absence of and unintentional. He further submits that it is a the petitioner was regularly appearing before the learned Trial Court concerned, and defaulted only on one date. He fairly petitioner is ready and willing to surrender before the .06.2026 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner regular bail by the learned Trial Court gation was carried out, and eventually, on 10.02.2026, challan was filed. However, presentation of challan before the learned Trial Court, as he was not informed by the Investigating Officer. Therefore, in such circumstances, the absence of it is a the petitioner was regularly appearing before the one date. He fairly petitioner is ready and willing to surrender before the AMIT KUMAR 2026.06.26 17:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- learned Trial Court, which may be directed to consider and bail application, if any, preferred by 3. 4. Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent outset, informs the Court that the p criminal cases. Further, the petitioner did not appear before the learned Trial Court on the date fixed, leading to cancellation of Not only that, the State of Punjab. 5. also perused the record. 6. absented only on one date. prayer has been mad disposed of and moves an application for the learned T same day, 26.06.202 Ak Sharma -33721-2026 -2- learned Trial Court, which may be directed to consider and bail application, if any, preferred by him, Notice of motion. Mr. Kapil Bansal, learned Deputy Advocate General, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent outset, informs the Court that the petitioner is involved in two other criminal cases. Further, the petitioner did not appear before the learned Trial Court on the date fixed, leading to cancellation of Not only that, even a fresh FIR has also been registered against him in he State of Punjab. This Court has heard learned counsel for the parties, and has also perused the record. Concededly, in the matter at hand, the petitioner had absented only on one date. Further, since prayer has been made on behalf of the petitioner disposed of, with a direction that in the event, the petitioner surrenders and moves an application for bail within a learned Trial Court shall consider and decide the same on the very same day, in accordance with law. .2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable learned Trial Court, which may be directed to consider and decide the on the same day. Mr. Kapil Bansal, learned Deputy Advocate General, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State. He, at the etitioner is involved in two other criminal cases. Further, the petitioner did not appear before the learned Trial Court on the date fixed, leading to cancellation of his bail bonds. a fresh FIR has also been registered against him in This Court has heard learned counsel for the parties, and has Concededly, in the matter at hand, the petitioner had Further, since a bonafide and innocuous e on behalf of the petitioner, the instant petition is , with a direction that in the event, the petitioner surrenders bail within a period of 10 days from today, rial Court shall consider and decide the same on the very (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE Yes Yes/No decide the Mr. Kapil Bansal, learned Deputy Advocate General, State. He, at the etitioner is involved in two other criminal cases. Further, the petitioner did not appear before the learned bail bonds. a fresh FIR has also been registered against him in This Court has heard learned counsel for the parties, and has Concededly, in the matter at hand, the petitioner had and innocuous , the instant petition is , with a direction that in the event, the petitioner surrenders period of 10 days from today, rial Court shall consider and decide the same on the very AMIT KUMAR 2026.06.26 17:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document