CRM-M-35245 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (107) Satnam Singh State of Punjab CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. anticipatory bail registered under Sections 109, 333, 191(3) and 190 of the BNS, 2023 (corresponding to Sections 307, 452, 148 and 149 of the IPC), and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sarai Amanat Tarn Taran. 2. behalf of the complainant and filed his record. 3. had no role to play in t because he is a close relative (brother Lovepreet Singh. by the victim has been attributed to the petitioner. -1- 35245-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Satnam Singh Versus State of Punjab HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Vikas Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. ***** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 15 dated 09.02.2026, registered under Sections 109, 333, 191(3) and 190 of the BNS, 2023 (corresponding to Sections 307, 452, 148 and 149 of the IPC), and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sarai Amanat Mr. Amardeep Singh, Advocate, has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed his Vakalatnama Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner had no role to play in the entire incident and has been nominated only because he is a close relative (brother-in- Lovepreet Singh. Learned counsel further submits that no injury suffered by the victim has been attributed to the petitioner. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-35245-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 03.07.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent ALOK JAIN Mr. Vikas Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of to the petitioner in case FIR No. 15 dated 09.02.2026, registered under Sections 109, 333, 191(3) and 190 of the BNS, 2023 (corresponding to Sections 307, 452, 148 and 149 of the IPC), and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Sarai Amanat Khan, District Mr. Amardeep Singh, Advocate, has put in appearance on Vakalatnama, which is taken on Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner he entire incident and has been nominated only -law/Jija) of the main accused, Learned counsel further submits that no injury suffered by the victim has been attributed to the petitioner. 03.07.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of to the petitioner in case FIR No. 15 dated 09.02.2026, registered under Sections 109, 333, 191(3) and 190 of the BNS, 2023 (corresponding to Sections 307, 452, 148 and 149 of the IPC), and Sections Khan, District Mr. Amardeep Singh, Advocate, has put in appearance on , which is taken on Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner he entire incident and has been nominated only law/Jija) of the main accused, Learned counsel further submits that no injury suffered MANJU 2026.07.03 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-35245 4. for the complainant, has vehemently opposed the petition and submitted that the petitioner accused/Lovepreet Singh. It is further submitted t allegations that which caused a grievous injury resulting in the loss of eyesight of an 8 year-old boy. 5. be recovered and utmost importance. 6. 7. serious in nature. While considering the is required to take into account the overall nature of the offence, the accusations occurrence took place. 8. Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in case of 7SCC 187, the relevant extract is reproduced as under: -2- 35245-2026 (O&M) Per contra, learned State counsel, assisted by learned counsel for the complainant, has vehemently opposed the petition and submitted that the petitioner has played a pivotal role and actively supported the co Lovepreet Singh. It is further submitted t allegations that the petitioner fired two shots from which caused a grievous injury resulting in the loss of eyesight of an 8 old boy. Learned State counsel further submits that the weapon is yet to overed and therefore, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of utmost importance. Heard learned counsel for the parties at length. The allegations levelled against the petitioner are specific and serious in nature. While considering the grant of anticipatory bail, the Court is required to take into account the overall nature of the offence, the levelled against the petitioner, and the manner in which the occurrence took place. Moreover, it is the settled principle of law Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in case of , the relevant extract is reproduced as under: “We find force in the submission of the CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation orientated than questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this effective inter suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also , learned State counsel, assisted by learned counsel for the complainant, has vehemently opposed the petition and submitted played a pivotal role and actively supported the co- Lovepreet Singh. It is further submitted that there are specific fired two shots from his weapon, one of which caused a grievous injury resulting in the loss of eyesight of an 8- Learned State counsel further submits that the weapon is yet to the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of Heard learned counsel for the parties at length. The allegations levelled against the petitioner are specific and grant of anticipatory bail, the Court is required to take into account the overall nature of the offence, the against the petitioner, and the manner in which the the settled principle of law as held by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in case of CBI vs. Anil Sharma,(1997) , the relevant extract is reproduced as under: We find force in the submission of the CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation orientated than questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this effective interrogation of suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also , learned State counsel, assisted by learned counsel for the complainant, has vehemently opposed the petition and submitted - hat there are specific weapon, one of - Learned State counsel further submits that the weapon is yet to the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of The allegations levelled against the petitioner are specific and grant of anticipatory bail, the Court is required to take into account the overall nature of the offence, the against the petitioner, and the manner in which the as held by the CBI vs. Anil Sharma,(1997) We find force in the submission of the CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation orientated than questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of rogation of suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also MANJU 2026.07.03 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-35245 9. of law, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount importance, importance, at this stage, to ensure that the investigation in this case comes to its logical end. 10. grant the extra ordi hence, the same is dismissed. 11. July 03, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -3- 35245-2026 (O&M) materials which would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would knows that he is well protected and insu arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible Police Officers would conduct themselves in a responsible manner and that those entrusted with the task of disinterring would not conduct themselves as offenders. In light of the facts, circumstances and settled principle the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount , the custodial interrogation of the petiti importance, at this stage, to ensure that the investigation in this case comes to its logical end. Moreover, the weapon is yet to be recovered. Accordingly, the Court does not find any reasonable ground to grant the extra ordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, hence, the same is dismissed. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. July 03, 2026 speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No materials which would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre- arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible Police Officers would conduct themselves in a responsible manner and that those he task of disinterring would not conduct themselves as offenders. In light of the facts, circumstances and settled principle the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount the custodial interrogation of the petitioner would be of grave importance, at this stage, to ensure that the investigation in this case comes Moreover, the weapon is yet to be recovered. Accordingly, the Court does not find any reasonable ground to nary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE materials which would have been concealed. Success in elude if the suspected person - arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible Police Officers would conduct themselves in a responsible manner and that those he task of disinterring would not conduct In light of the facts, circumstances and settled principle the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount oner would be of grave importance, at this stage, to ensure that the investigation in this case comes Accordingly, the Court does not find any reasonable ground to nary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, MANJU 2026.07.03 17:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document