CRM-M-35484- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (110) RANJIT SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Mr. S.K. Kanojia, Advocate and Mr. Amrinder Singh, Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. The Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) for grant of anticipatory 13.07.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 351(2 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) District Amritsar Rural. 2. The aforementioned FIR was registered on the basis of statement recorded by the complainant Baljinder Kaur, alleging that after divorce with her husband, she had been residing at her parental house alongwith her mother Manjit Kaur. Her brother Ranjit Singh i.e. the present petitioner and his wife -2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH RANJIT SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Gurmeet Singh, Advocate, Mr. S.K. Kanojia, Advocate and Mr. Amrinder Singh, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab **** BATRA, J. (ORAL) The instant petition has been preferred of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) anticipatory bail in case arising out of FIR No. 13.07.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 351(2 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) District Amritsar Rural. The aforementioned FIR was registered on the basis of statement recorded by the complainant Baljinder Kaur, alleging that after divorce with her husband, she had been residing at her parental house alongwith her mother Manjit Kaur. Her brother Ranjit Singh i.e. the present petitioner and his wife IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-35484-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 06.07.2026 ... Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab preferred by the petitioner under of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) in case arising out of FIR No.0157 dated 13.07.2025 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) at Police Station Lopoke, The aforementioned FIR was registered on the basis of statement recorded by the complainant Baljinder Kaur, alleging that after divorce with her husband, she had been residing at her parental house alongwith her mother Manjit Kaur. Her brother Ranjit Singh i.e. the present petitioner and his wife (O&M) 2026 .. Petitioner ...Respondent under of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) 0157 dated and 3(5) of at Police Station Lopoke, The aforementioned FIR was registered on the basis of statement recorded by the complainant Baljinder Kaur, alleging that after divorce with her husband, she had been residing at her parental house alongwith her mother Manjit Kaur. Her brother Ranjit Singh i.e. the present petitioner and his wife AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.06 18:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-35484- were also residing i account of partition of the property wherein they had been residing. On 28.06.2025, she alongwith her mother was sitting in the courtyard of her house then the petitioner armed with a Priya made an exhortation to catch let them not to escape. Then she threw a brick towards the complainant thereby hitting her right ear. Another brick blow was given to her by thereby causing injury on his right shoulder and right thigh. The petitioner struck blow with clamour being raised, the assailants fled from the spot. She was got admitted in the hospital. Matter was tried to be compromised thereafter, but to no avail and hence, she prayed for taking action in the matter. Apprehending his arrest, the petitioner moved an application for grant of by the Court of Learned Sessions Judge, Amritsar on 3. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case. There is a delay of about 15 days in registration of FIR which has not been satisfactorily explain acknowledges the factum of a dispute qua partition of the residential house wherein the parties have been residing which is civil in nature and has been given a criminal colour. Only 01 injury has been declared to be grievous in nature which is on non He is ready to join investigation. His custodial interrogation is not required. No recovery is to be effected from him. It is, therefore, argued that the petition deserves to be allowed. -2026 (O&M) 2 were also residing in the same house. A dispute account of partition of the property wherein they had been residing. On 28.06.2025, she alongwith her mother was sitting in the courtyard of her house then the petitioner armed with a datar alongwith Priya made an exhortation to catch-hold of the complainant and her mother escape. Then she threw a brick towards the complainant thereby hitting her right ear. Another brick blow was given to her by thereby causing injury on his right shoulder and right thigh. The petitioner struck blow with datar thereby causing injury on the calf of his right leg. On clamour being raised, the assailants fled from the spot. She was got admitted in the hospital. Matter was tried to be compromised thereafter, but to no avail and hence, she prayed for taking action in the matter. Apprehending his arrest, the petitioner moved an application for grant of pre- of Learned Sessions Judge, Amritsar on It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case. There is a delay of about 15 days in registration of FIR which has not been satisfactorily explain acknowledges the factum of a dispute qua partition of the residential house wherein the parties have been residing which is civil in nature and has been given a criminal colour. Only 01 injury has been declared to be grievous in which is on non-vital part. The subject offences are triable by Magistrate. He is ready to join investigation. His custodial interrogation is not required. No recovery is to be effected from him. It is, therefore, argued that the petition be allowed. n the same house. A dispute was going on between them on account of partition of the property wherein they had been residing. On 28.06.2025, she alongwith her mother was sitting in the courtyard of her house th his wife Priya reached there. hold of the complainant and her mother, and escape. Then she threw a brick towards the complainant thereby hitting her right ear. Another brick blow was given to her by the petitioner thereby causing injury on his right shoulder and right thigh. The petitioner causing injury on the calf of his right leg. On clamour being raised, the assailants fled from the spot. She was got admitted in the hospital. Matter was tried to be compromised thereafter, but to no avail and hence, she prayed for taking action in the matter. Apprehending his arrest, the -arrest bail which was dismissed of Learned Sessions Judge, Amritsar on 16.05.2026. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case. There is a delay of about 15 days in registration of FIR which has not been satisfactorily explained. The FIR itself acknowledges the factum of a dispute qua partition of the residential house wherein the parties have been residing which is civil in nature and has been given a criminal colour. Only 01 injury has been declared to be grievous in vital part. The subject offences are triable by Magistrate. He is ready to join investigation. His custodial interrogation is not required. No recovery is to be effected from him. It is, therefore, argued that the petition on account of partition of the property wherein they had been residing. On 28.06.2025, she alongwith her mother was sitting in the courtyard of her house his wife Priya reached there. and escape. Then she threw a brick towards the complainant thereby the petitioner thereby causing injury on his right shoulder and right thigh. The petitioner causing injury on the calf of his right leg. On clamour being raised, the assailants fled from the spot. She was got admitted in the hospital. Matter was tried to be compromised thereafter, but to no avail and hence, she prayed for taking action in the matter. Apprehending his arrest, the bail which was dismissed It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case. There is a delay of about 15 days in registration ed. The FIR itself acknowledges the factum of a dispute qua partition of the residential house wherein the parties have been residing which is civil in nature and has been given a criminal colour. Only 01 injury has been declared to be grievous in vital part. The subject offences are triable by Magistrate. He is ready to join investigation. His custodial interrogation is not required. No recovery is to be effected from him. It is, therefore, argued that the petition AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.06 18:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-35484- 4. Notice of motion. 5. Learned State counsel has advance notice of the petition and is ready to argue the matter. It is submitted by her that the injury as attributed to the petitioner has been declared to be grievous one caused by a sharp weapon. The ingredients for commission of offence punishable under Section 118(2) of BNS are clearly attracted in this case. The allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. There is no exceptional ground to extend benefit of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner. It is, therefore, stressed that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. 6. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned counsel for the parties at considerable length. 7. The petitioner alongwith the co voluntarily assaulted the complainant thereby causing simple as well as grievous injury to him. The grievous injury caused by been attributed to the petitioner. Allegations against him are serious It is well settled proposition of law that grant of bail is a discretionary relief to be granted or denied based on specific facts and circumstances of each case and there cannot be any exhaustive parameter set out for considering the application for grant of bail. punishment if the accusations entail, conviction and nature of evidence in support of the accusations are to be seen. That apart reasonable apprehension of tampering with evidence or threatening the weighed. Frivolity of prosecution should also be considered and it is only the -2026 (O&M) 3 Notice of motion. Learned State counsel has advance notice of the petition and is ready to argue the matter. It is submitted by her that the injury as attributed to the petitioner has been declared to be grievous one caused by a sharp weapon. The ingredients for commission of offence punishable under Section 118(2) of BNS are clearly attracted in this case. The allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. There is no exceptional ground to extend benefit est bail to the petitioner. It is, therefore, stressed that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned counsel for the parties at considerable length. The petitioner alongwith the co voluntarily assaulted the complainant thereby causing simple as well as grievous . The grievous injury caused by datar been attributed to the petitioner. Allegations against him are serious settled proposition of law that grant of bail is a discretionary relief to be granted or denied based on specific facts and circumstances of each case and there cannot be any exhaustive parameter set out for considering the application for grant of bail. The factors such as nature of accusations, severity of punishment if the accusations entail, conviction and nature of evidence in support of the accusations are to be seen. That apart reasonable apprehension of tampering with evidence or threatening the material witnesses is also to be weighed. Frivolity of prosecution should also be considered and it is only the Learned State counsel has advance notice of the petition and is ready to argue the matter. It is submitted by her that the injury as attributed to the petitioner has been declared to be grievous one caused by a sharp-edged weapon. The ingredients for commission of offence punishable under Section 118(2) of BNS are clearly attracted in this case. The allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. There is no exceptional ground to extend benefit est bail to the petitioner. It is, therefore, stressed that the petition does This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned counsel The petitioner alongwith the co-accused is alleged to have voluntarily assaulted the complainant thereby causing simple as well as grievous datar i.e. sharp-edged weapon has been attributed to the petitioner. Allegations against him are serious in nature. settled proposition of law that grant of bail is a discretionary relief to be granted or denied based on specific facts and circumstances of each case and there cannot be any exhaustive parameter set out for considering the application The factors such as nature of accusations, severity of punishment if the accusations entail, conviction and nature of evidence in support of the accusations are to be seen. That apart reasonable apprehension of material witnesses is also to be weighed. Frivolity of prosecution should also be considered and it is only the Learned State counsel has advance notice of the petition and is ready to argue the matter. It is submitted by her that the injury as attributed to edged weapon. The ingredients for commission of offence punishable under Section 118(2) of BNS are clearly attracted in this case. The allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. There is no exceptional ground to extend benefit est bail to the petitioner. It is, therefore, stressed that the petition does This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned counsel e voluntarily assaulted the complainant thereby causing simple as well as grievous edged weapon has . settled proposition of law that grant of bail is a discretionary relief to be granted or denied based on specific facts and circumstances of each case and there cannot be any exhaustive parameter set out for considering the application The factors such as nature of accusations, severity of punishment if the accusations entail, conviction and nature of evidence in support of the accusations are to be seen. That apart reasonable apprehension of material witnesses is also to be weighed. Frivolity of prosecution should also be considered and it is only the AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.06 18:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-35484- element of genuineness that has to be considered in the matter of grant of bail. The case is at its nascent stage. It is well settled proposit powers for grant of pre ordinary and exceptional circumstances and with great caution while taking into consideration the nature of the accusation and the sentence which the convicti may entail. In the instant case, no such exceptional or extra circumstance is, however, made out from the pleas as taken by the petitioner. For the purpose of conducting thorough and proper investigation custodial interrogation of the petitione discussed facts, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petition deserves to be dismissed. Accordingly the same is dismissed. 8. It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing on the merits of the case. 9. Since the main petition has been any, is rendered infructuous. 06.07.2026 Amit Sharma -2026 (O&M) 4 element of genuineness that has to be considered in the matter of grant of bail. The case is at its nascent stage. It is well settled proposit powers for grant of pre-arrest bail are to be exercised by the Court in extra ordinary and exceptional circumstances and with great caution while taking into consideration the nature of the accusation and the sentence which the convicti may entail. In the instant case, no such exceptional or extra circumstance is, however, made out from the pleas as taken by the petitioner. For the purpose of conducting thorough and proper investigation custodial interrogation of the petitioner is must. Taking into consideration the above discussed facts, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petition deserves to be dismissed. Accordingly the same is dismissed. It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing on the merits of the case. Since the main petition has been dismissed any, is rendered infructuous. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No element of genuineness that has to be considered in the matter of grant of bail. The case is at its nascent stage. It is well settled proposition of law that the arrest bail are to be exercised by the Court in extra- ordinary and exceptional circumstances and with great caution while taking into consideration the nature of the accusation and the sentence which the conviction may entail. In the instant case, no such exceptional or extra-ordinary circumstance is, however, made out from the pleas as taken by the petitioner. For the purpose of conducting thorough and proper investigation custodial r is must. Taking into consideration the above discussed facts, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petition deserves to be dismissed. Accordingly the same is dismissed. It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing dismissed, pending application, if (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No element of genuineness that has to be considered in the matter of grant of bail. ion of law that the - ordinary and exceptional circumstances and with great caution while taking into on ordinary circumstance is, however, made out from the pleas as taken by the petitioner. For the purpose of conducting thorough and proper investigation custodial r is must. Taking into consideration the above discussed facts, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petition deserves It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing , pending application, if AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.06 18:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.