CRM-M-19160 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT ( 205) JASHAN STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. K.B. Raheja, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant petition under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No. registered under Section 25 of Arms Act at Police Station City Zira, District Foerzepur. 2. Vide ord petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join investigation. However, he could not join the investigation and requested for one more opportunity. Vide order dated 05.05.2026 passed by this Court, he was again directed to join the investigation. 19160-2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision : 08.07.2026 Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. K.B. Raheja, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No. registered under Section 25 of Arms Act at Police Station City Zira, District Foerzepur. Vide order dated 09.04.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join However, he could not join the investigation and requested for one more opportunity. Vide order dated 05.05.2026 passed by this Court, he was again directed to join the investigation. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CRM-M-19160-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 08.07.2026 ... Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. K.B. Raheja, Advocate for the petitioner Through the instant petition under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.14 dated 22.01.2026 registered under Section 25 of Arms Act at Police Station City Zira, passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join However, he could not join the investigation and requested for one more opportunity. Vide order dated 05.05.2026 passed by this Court, he was again directed to join the investigation. AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.08 18:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-19160 3. Learned State counsel filed status report dated on instructions states that the petitioner 10.05.2026 and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is 4. In investigation and given the nature of allegations, his pre is not required. As such, without co observed that a case for release of petitioner on anticipatory bail is made out. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to compliance conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. 5. Since the main petition application, if any, is rendered infructuous. 08.07.2026 Amit Sharma 19160-2026 (O&M) (2) Learned State counsel filed status report dated on instructions states that the petitioner has .2026 and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is view of the fact that the petitioner has already joined the investigation and given the nature of allegations, his pre is not required. As such, without commenting on merits of case, it is observed that a case for release of petitioner on anticipatory bail is made out. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to compliance conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. Since the main petition has been disposed of, application, if any, is rendered infructuous. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No Learned State counsel filed status report dated 01.07.2026 and joined the investigation on .2026 and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. view of the fact that the petitioner has already joined the investigation and given the nature of allegations, his pre-trial incarceration mmenting on merits of case, it is observed that a case for release of petitioner on anticipatory bail is made out. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order 09.04.2026 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. has been disposed of, pending (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.08 18:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.