CRM-M- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 104 Simran Sahij @ Gaurav Saini The State of Punjab Date of decision: Date of Uploading : CORAM: Present: SUMEET GOEL 1. seeking gran 2023 in FIR No.317 dated 22.12.2025 registered for offences punishable under Sections 318(4), 61(2), 338, 336(3) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station City Gurdaspur, District Gurdaspur. 2. by multiple complainants before the Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur alleging and style of Gurdaspur Crore was collected substantial amount has been further alleged Gurvir Singh and its operator Harpreet Singh received money from the -35067-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Simran Sahij @ Gaurav Saini V/s The State of Punjab Date of decision: 03.07.2026 Date of Uploading : 03.07.2026 CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. J.S. Jaidka, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Punjab ***** SUMEET GOEL, J. (Oral) Present petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner seeking grant of anticipatory/pre-arrest bail under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 in FIR No.317 dated 22.12.2025 registered for offences punishable under Sections 318(4), 61(2), 338, 336(3) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station City Gurdaspur, District Gurdaspur. As per the prosecution case, a written complaint was submitted by multiple complainants before the Senior Superintendent of Police, Gurdaspur alleging therein that an immigration and style of ‘Candream Overseas’, situated at Puda Gurdaspur. The complainants alleged that an amount exceeding Crore was collected by having induced numerous persons to part with substantial amount(s) of money on the promise of sending them abroad. It further alleged that the owner of the Gurvir Singh and its operator Harpreet Singh received money from the 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-35067-2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. J.S. Jaidka, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Punjab. Present petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner arrest bail under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 in FIR No.317 dated 22.12.2025 registered for offences punishable under Sections 318(4), 61(2), 338, 336(3) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station As per the prosecution case, a written complaint was submitted by multiple complainants before the Senior Superintendent of Police, that an immigration company under the name , situated at Puda Market, Jail Road, The complainants alleged that an amount exceeding Rupees One induced numerous persons to part with of money on the promise of sending them abroad. It that the owner of the immigration company namely Gurvir Singh and its operator Harpreet Singh received money from the Present petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner arrest bail under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 in FIR No.317 dated 22.12.2025 registered for offences punishable under Sections 318(4), 61(2), 338, 336(3) of BNS, 2023 at Police Station As per the prosecution case, a written complaint was submitted by multiple complainants before the Senior Superintendent of Police, the name Market, Jail Road, One induced numerous persons to part with of money on the promise of sending them abroad. It namely Gurvir Singh and its operator Harpreet Singh received money from the AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- victims and retained their passports and other important documents. the complaint, Sukhmanpreet Kaur, who were stated to be working in the office with the prospective customers. huge amounts, the accused persons neither arranged visas nor returned the money & had cheated the compla FIR in question came to be registered and investigation ensued. course of investigation, the present petitioner was nominated as an accused on the allegation that he was actively associated with the act immigration and facilitating the transactions which ultimately resulted in the alleged cheating and fraud. registered and investiga 3. petitioner has been falsely implicated into the FIR in question connection with the alleged fraud. perusal of the original co named by any of the 22 complainants. complaint specifically named certain other persons Harpreet Singh, Ramandeep Kaur and Sukhmanpreet Kaur, but no allegation whatsoever contended that the of investigation is stated to be arbitrary and without any supporting material. Learned counsel has furth the business of sending the persons abroad and the allegations are general -35067-2026 victims and retained their passports and other important documents. the complaint, two female employees namely Ramandeep Kaur and Sukhmanpreet Kaur, who were stated to be working in the office prospective customers. It has been alleged that despite receipt of huge amounts, the accused persons neither arranged visas nor returned the money & had cheated the complainant(s). FIR in question came to be registered and investigation ensued. course of investigation, the present petitioner was nominated as an accused on the allegation that he was actively associated with the act immigration company and had played a role in inducing the complainants and facilitating the transactions which ultimately resulted in the alleged cheating and fraud. On these set of allegations, instant FIR has been registered and investigation ensued. Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the petitioner has been falsely implicated into the FIR in question connection with the alleged fraud. Learned counsel has further iterated that perusal of the original complaint clearly shows that the petitioner was never named by any of the 22 complainants. According to learned counsel, the complaint specifically named certain other persons Harpreet Singh, Ramandeep Kaur and Sukhmanpreet Kaur, but no legation whatsoever has been levelled against the petitioner. contended that the subsequent nomination of the petitioner during investigation is stated to be arbitrary and without any supporting material. Learned counsel has further contended that the petitioner is not engaged in the business of sending the persons abroad and the allegations are general 2 victims and retained their passports and other important documents. As per two female employees namely Ramandeep Kaur and Sukhmanpreet Kaur, who were stated to be working in the office, interact It has been alleged that despite receipt of huge amounts, the accused persons neither arranged visas nor returned the inant(s). On these set of allegations, the FIR in question came to be registered and investigation ensued. During the course of investigation, the present petitioner was nominated as an accused on the allegation that he was actively associated with the activities of the and had played a role in inducing the complainants and facilitating the transactions which ultimately resulted in the alleged On these set of allegations, instant FIR has been Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the petitioner has been falsely implicated into the FIR in question and has no Learned counsel has further iterated that mplaint clearly shows that the petitioner was never According to learned counsel, the complaint specifically named certain other persons i.e. Gurvir Singh, Harpreet Singh, Ramandeep Kaur and Sukhmanpreet Kaur, but no levelled against the petitioner. It has been subsequent nomination of the petitioner during the course investigation is stated to be arbitrary and without any supporting material. er contended that the petitioner is not engaged in the business of sending the persons abroad and the allegations are general As per two female employees namely Ramandeep Kaur and interacted It has been alleged that despite receipt of huge amounts, the accused persons neither arranged visas nor returned the On these set of allegations, the During the course of investigation, the present petitioner was nominated as an accused ivities of the and had played a role in inducing the complainants and facilitating the transactions which ultimately resulted in the alleged On these set of allegations, instant FIR has been Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the and has no Learned counsel has further iterated that mplaint clearly shows that the petitioner was never According to learned counsel, the Gurvir Singh, Harpreet Singh, Ramandeep Kaur and Sukhmanpreet Kaur, but no It has been the course investigation is stated to be arbitrary and without any supporting material. er contended that the petitioner is not engaged in the business of sending the persons abroad and the allegations are general AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- and vague in nature. participate representation regarding sending any person abroad. emphasized that petitioner is not a beneficiary of any part of the alleged amount. Furthermore, in the FIR or in any material collected during and, therefore, his custodial interrogation is further contended that the main accused namely Gurvi Tejas, has already been arrested and is in custody since 09.04.2026 and the challan has already been presented before the competent Court jurisdiction antecedents and is Moreover, there is no likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution evidence in case he is enlarged on pre anticipatory bail is entreated for. 4. anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the petitioner has been specifically named in the FIR and has played an active role in complainant present case disclose a well innocent persons were induced to part with substantial amount on the false promi emphasized -35067-2026 and vague in nature. It has been further submitted that the petitioner ha participated in any transaction and has representation regarding sending any person abroad. emphasized that no recovery is to be effected from the petitioner and petitioner is not a beneficiary of any part of the alleged amount. Furthermore, no specific overt act has been attributed to the petitioner either in the FIR or in any material collected during and, therefore, his custodial interrogation is further contended that the main accused namely Gurvi Tejas, has already been arrested and is in custody since 09.04.2026 and the challan has already been presented before the competent Court jurisdiction. It has been further argued that the petitioner has clean antecedents and is willing to fully cooperate with the investigation. Moreover, there is no likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution evidence in case he is enlarged on pre-arrest bail. On strength of these submiss anticipatory bail is entreated for. Per contra, learned State counsel anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the petitioner has been specifically named in the FIR and has played an active role in complainant(s). Learned State counsel has iterated that the present case disclose a well-organized fraud whereby a large number of innocent persons were induced to part with substantial amount on the false promise of sending abroad. Learned State emphasized that merely because the petitioner 3 submitted that the petitioner has not has never made any promise or representation regarding sending any person abroad. Learned counsel has no recovery is to be effected from the petitioner and petitioner is not a beneficiary of any part of the alleged amount. vert act has been attributed to the petitioner either in the FIR or in any material collected during the course of investigation and, therefore, his custodial interrogation is not necessary. It has been further contended that the main accused namely Gurvir Singh Gill @ Jass @ Tejas, has already been arrested and is in custody since 09.04.2026 and the challan has already been presented before the competent Court It has been further argued that the petitioner has clean willing to fully cooperate with the investigation. Moreover, there is no likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution evidence in case he is arrest bail. On strength of these submissions, the grant of , learned State counsel has opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the petitioner has been specifically named in the FIR and has played an active role in cheating the . Learned State counsel has iterated that the allegations in the organized fraud whereby a large number of innocent persons were induced to part with substantial amount(s) of money abroad. Learned State counsel has that merely because the petitioner has not been named in the s not any promise or Learned counsel has the petitioner is not a beneficiary of any part of the alleged amount. vert act has been attributed to the petitioner either investigation has been r Singh Gill @ Jass @ Tejas, has already been arrested and is in custody since 09.04.2026 and the of It has been further argued that the petitioner has clean willing to fully cooperate with the investigation. Moreover, there is no likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution evidence in case he is ions, the grant of opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the petitioner has been cheating the allegations in the organized fraud whereby a large number of of money has named in the AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- original complaint does not absolve him of criminal liability. learned State counsel, active involvement of the petitioner in the affairs of Candream Overseas and his association with the other accused persons involved in the commission of the offence. based on mere investigation nascent stage and custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary to unearth the entire conspiracy, trace the mone Learned State counsel has emphasized that the evidence collected so far suggests that the petitioner alongwith co people on the pretext of sending them abroad. Furthermore, learned State counsel has submitted that in case the petitioner is granted the concession of pre-arrest bail, at this stage, it may impede the ongoing investigation. Accordingly, a prayer has been made for the petition. 5. gone through the available record of the case. 6. serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. case relate persons are alleged to have been induced to part with substantial sums of money on false assurances of being sent abroad. The amount involved is stated to be more than before the Court indicates that the -35067-2026 original complaint does not absolve him of criminal liability. learned State counsel, the investigation conducted so far ha active involvement of the petitioner in the affairs of Candream Overseas and his association with the other accused persons involved in the commission of the offence. Furthermore, the allegations against the petitioner are not based on mere suspicion but are supported by material collected during investigation. It has been further submitted that the investigation is at a nascent stage and custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary to unearth the entire conspiracy, trace the mone Learned State counsel has emphasized that the evidence collected so far suggests that the petitioner alongwith co-accused used to allure the innocent people on the pretext of sending them abroad. Furthermore, learned State unsel has submitted that in case the petitioner is granted the concession of arrest bail, at this stage, it may impede the ongoing investigation. Accordingly, a prayer has been made for the I have heard the learned counsel for the gone through the available record of the case. As per the case put forth in the FIR in question, indubitably, serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. case relates to an organized immigration fraud wherein a large number of persons are alleged to have been induced to part with substantial sums of money on false assurances of being sent abroad. The amount involved is stated to be more than Rs.1.00 crore. The material before the Court indicates that the petitioner is involved in the activities of 4 original complaint does not absolve him of criminal liability. According to the investigation conducted so far has revealed the active involvement of the petitioner in the affairs of Candream Overseas and his association with the other accused persons involved in the commission the allegations against the petitioner are not suspicion but are supported by material collected during It has been further submitted that the investigation is at a nascent stage and custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary to unearth the entire conspiracy, trace the money trial and effect recovery. Learned State counsel has emphasized that the evidence collected so far accused used to allure the innocent people on the pretext of sending them abroad. Furthermore, learned State unsel has submitted that in case the petitioner is granted the concession of arrest bail, at this stage, it may impede the ongoing investigation. Accordingly, a prayer has been made for the dismissal of the instant ed counsel for the rival parties and have gone through the available record of the case. As per the case put forth in the FIR in question, indubitably, serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. The present zed immigration fraud wherein a large number of persons are alleged to have been induced to part with substantial sums of money on false assurances of being sent abroad. The amount involved is . The material which has been placed petitioner is involved in the activities of According to s revealed the active involvement of the petitioner in the affairs of Candream Overseas and his association with the other accused persons involved in the commission the allegations against the petitioner are not suspicion but are supported by material collected during It has been further submitted that the investigation is at a nascent stage and custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary to y trial and effect recovery. Learned State counsel has emphasized that the evidence collected so far accused used to allure the innocent people on the pretext of sending them abroad. Furthermore, learned State unsel has submitted that in case the petitioner is granted the concession of arrest bail, at this stage, it may impede the ongoing investigation. instant and have As per the case put forth in the FIR in question, indubitably, he present zed immigration fraud wherein a large number of persons are alleged to have been induced to part with substantial sums of money on false assurances of being sent abroad. The amount involved is placed petitioner is involved in the activities of AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- the immigration licensed agent nor a direct beneficiary of the amount allegedly received is a matter which c absence of direct recovery from the petitioner at this stage does not the allegations or Furthermore, interrogation of the petitioner may be essential to trace the financial flow, recover relevant documents and ascertain the involvement of other individuals. The seriousness of the allegations, the inv petitioner in inducing the complainant heavily against the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Furthermore, the stand of the investigating agency before this Court is that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is imperative considering the nature of allegations, the money trial and to recover the cheated amount. 7. not to be granted as a matter of course, particularly i serious offences. While considering anticipatory bail, the Court must strike a balance between the right of the individual to liberty and the need for free, fair and effective investigation. The investigation is ongoing and to identify the other possible accused persons, this Court does not consider it appropriate to grant bail at this nascent stage. In the considered opinion of this Court, granting anticipatory bail to the petitioner at this stage may likely hamper the on shown, at this stage, from which it can be deciphered that the petitioner has been falsely implicated into the present -35067-2026 immigration company. The plea of the petitioner that he licensed agent nor a direct beneficiary of the amount allegedly received is a matter which can be examined during the course of absence of direct recovery from the petitioner at this stage does not the allegations or involvement of the petitioner Furthermore, the investigation is still underway and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner may be essential to trace the financial flow, recover relevant documents and ascertain the involvement of other individuals. The seriousness of the allegations, the inv petitioner in inducing the complainant(s) heavily against the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Furthermore, the stand of the investigating agency before this Court is that the custodial tion of the petitioner is imperative considering the nature of allegations, the money trial and to recover the cheated amount. It is trite law that anticipatory bail is an extraordinary remedy not to be granted as a matter of course, particularly i offences. While considering anticipatory bail, the Court must strike a balance between the right of the individual to liberty and the need for free, fair and effective investigation. The investigation is ongoing and to identify he other possible accused persons, this Court does not consider it appropriate to grant bail at this nascent stage. In the considered opinion of this Court, granting anticipatory bail to the petitioner at this stage may likely hamper the on-going investigation. No cause shown, at this stage, from which it can be deciphered that the petitioner has been falsely implicated into the present FIR. 5 of the petitioner that he was neither a licensed agent nor a direct beneficiary of the amount allegedly received is a the course of investigation/trial. The absence of direct recovery from the petitioner at this stage does not dilute of the petitioner in the alleged conspiracy. the investigation is still underway and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner may be essential to trace the financial flow, recover relevant documents and ascertain the involvement of other individuals. The seriousness of the allegations, the involvement of the (s) as also the money trail weigh heavily against the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Furthermore, the stand of the investigating agency before this Court is that the custodial tion of the petitioner is imperative considering the nature of allegations, the money trial and to recover the cheated amount. It is trite law that anticipatory bail is an extraordinary remedy not to be granted as a matter of course, particularly in cases involving offences. While considering anticipatory bail, the Court must strike a balance between the right of the individual to liberty and the need for free, fair and effective investigation. The investigation is ongoing and to identify he other possible accused persons, this Court does not consider it appropriate to grant bail at this nascent stage. In the considered opinion of this Court, granting anticipatory bail to the petitioner at this stage may likely No cause nay plausible cause has been shown, at this stage, from which it can be deciphered that the petitioner has FIR. was neither a licensed agent nor a direct beneficiary of the amount allegedly received is a trial. The dilute in the alleged conspiracy. the investigation is still underway and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner may be essential to trace the financial flow, recover relevant documents and ascertain the involvement of other olvement of the as also the money trail weigh heavily against the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Furthermore, the stand of the investigating agency before this Court is that the custodial tion of the petitioner is imperative considering the nature of It is trite law that anticipatory bail is an extraordinary remedy n cases involving offences. While considering anticipatory bail, the Court must strike a balance between the right of the individual to liberty and the need for free, fair and effective investigation. The investigation is ongoing and to identify he other possible accused persons, this Court does not consider it appropriate to grant bail at this nascent stage. In the considered opinion of this Court, granting anticipatory bail to the petitioner at this stage may likely plausible cause has been shown, at this stage, from which it can be deciphered that the petitioner has AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- 8. grant of anticip individual rights and protecting societal interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free invest impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. At this stage, there is no material on record to hold that petitioner. The material which has come on record and preliminary investigation, appear to be established at this stage petitioner, as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective investigation. In 1039, the Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under : (SCC p. 189, para 6) 9. offence and the stage of investigation as also -35067-2026 It is befitting to mention here that while considering a plea for grant of anticipatory bail, the Court has to equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting societal interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free investigation as also the deeper and wide impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. At this stage, there is no material on record to hold that prima facie petitioner. The material which has come on record and preliminary investigation, appear to be established a reasonable basis for the accusations at this stage. Thus, it is not appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective investigation. In State v. Anil Sharma, (1997) 7 SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) , the Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under : (SCC p. 189, para 6) “6. We find force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation-oriented than questioning a suspect who well-ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this, effective interrogation of a suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful information and also materials which would have been conceal interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre 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 need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume tha police officers would conduct themselves in task of disintering offences would not conduct themselves as offenders. Considering the seriousness of the allegations, the nature of the offence and the stage of investigation as also 6 It is befitting to mention here that while considering a plea for atory bail, the Court has to equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting societal interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the igation as also the deeper and wide impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. At this stage, there is no prima facie case is not made out against the petitioner. The material which has come on record and preliminary reasonable basis for the accusations . Thus, it is not appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective harma, (1997) 7 SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) , the Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under : (SCC p. 189, para 6) “6. We find force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is oriented than questioning a suspect who ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this, effective interrogation of a suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful information and also 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 he 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 task of disintering offences would not conduct themselves as offenders.” Considering the seriousness of the allegations, the nature of the offence and the stage of investigation as also the necessity of custodial It is befitting to mention here that while considering a plea for atory bail, the Court has to equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting societal interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the igation as also the deeper and wider impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. At this stage, there is no case is not made out against the petitioner. The material which has come on record and preliminary reasonable basis for the accusations . Thus, it is not appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective harma, (1997) 7 SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) “6. We find force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is oriented than questioning a suspect who is ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this, effective interrogation of a suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful information and also ed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to he argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all t responsible police officers would conduct themselves in task of disintering offences Considering the seriousness of the allegations, the nature of the ssity of custodial AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- interrogation for considered opinion that the petitioner does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual 10. (i) (ii) of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. (iii) July 03, 202 Ajay -35067-2026 interrogation for recovery of the amount in question, considered opinion that the petitioner does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual milieu of the case in hand. In view of the prevenient ratiocination, it is ordained thus: The instant petition is devoid of merits and is hereby dismissed. Nothing said hereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 7 recovery of the amount in question, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petitioner does not deserve the concession of of the case in hand. ient ratiocination, it is ordained thus: petition is devoid of merits and is hereby dismissed. Nothing said hereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No this Court is of the considered opinion that the petitioner does not deserve the concession of petition is devoid of merits and is hereby dismissed. Nothing said hereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document