CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----20011 20011 20011 20011 106 106 106 106 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Hardeep Singh and another State of Punjab Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: Present Present Present Present: SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 concession of 17.03.2026, under Sections Amargarh, District Malerkotla 2. petitioners that the petitioners have been falsely 20011 20011 20011 20011----2026 2026 2026 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----20011 20011 20011 20011----2026 2026 2026 2026 Hardeep Singh and another versus Punjab Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: July 15 July 15 July 15 July 15, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: July 15 July 15 July 15 July 15, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Mandeep Kumar Dhot, Advocate for Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Punjab. Mohd. Salim, Advocate for the complainant. ***** ***** ***** ***** SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner , under Sections 420, 120-B of IPC, 1860, at Police Station Amargarh, District Malerkotla. On 10.04.2026, the following order was passed: ““““Prayer in the present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in a case FIR No.86 dated 17.03.2026, registered under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC, at Police Station Amargarh, District Malerkotla. It has been vehemently contended by learned counsel for the petitioners that the petitioners have been falsely case. He has submitted that the dispute is purely of civil nature and the FIR has been registered in order to harass and humiliate the petitioners. He 1111 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH 2026 2026 2026 2026 ....Petitioners ....Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Punjab. Advocate for the complainant. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.86 dated B of IPC, 1860, at Police Station he following order was passed: Prayer in the present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioners in a case FIR No.86 dated 17.03.2026, registered under B IPC, at Police Station Amargarh, District It has been vehemently contended by learned counsel for the petitioners that the petitioners have been falsely implicated in the present He has submitted that the dispute is purely of civil nature and the registered in order to harass and humiliate the petitioners. He s ....Respondent Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of dated B of IPC, 1860, at Police Station Prayer in the present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioners in a case FIR No.86 dated 17.03.2026, registered under B IPC, at Police Station Amargarh, District It has been vehemently contended by learned counsel for the implicated in the present He has submitted that the dispute is purely of civil nature and the registered in order to harass and humiliate the petitioners. He MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.15 17:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----20011 20011 20011 20011----2026 2026 2026 2026 2222 submits that the petitioner approached learned trial Court for grant of bail, however, learned trial Court dismissed his bail petition vide order dated 07.07.2026, copy of which he could not place on record. He, thus, submits that in the overall fact and circumstance, the petitioner be granted anticipatory bail. Notice of motion. Mr.Raj Karan Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the State. Mr. Mohd. Salim, Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the complainant and opposes the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioner. Adjourned to 22.04.2026. No coercive action shall be taken against the petitioner till the next date of hearing.” ” ” ” 2.1. On 24.04.2026, the following order was passed: ““““CRM CRM CRM CRM----16911 16911 16911 16911----2026 2026 2026 2026 Allowed as prayed for. Main case Main case Main case Main case It has been contended by learned counsel for the petitioners that the dispute in question is purely of civil nature. Learned State counsel has submitted that vide order dated 10.04.2026, no coercive action was ordered to be taken but there was no direction regarding joining the investigation by the petitioners. In view of the above, order dated 10.04.2026, is modified to the extent that in the event of arrest, the petitioners shall be released on interim bail subject to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. Petitioners shall join investigation before the Investigating Agency/Officer. They shall abide by the following conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023:- (i) That the petitioners shall make themselves available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required. (ii) That the petitioners shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade them from disclosing such facts to the court or to any police officer. (iii) That the petitioners shall not leave India without prior permission of the court. To come up on 08.07.2026.” ” ” ” MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.15 17:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----20011 20011 20011 20011----2026 2026 2026 2026 3333 3. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 24.04.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required. 4. Learned counsel for the complainant, while raising submissions in tandem with the reply dated 20.04.2026, which is already on record, has vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature, and in case, the petitioner is extended the concession of anticipatory bail, there is all likelihood that he may abscond from the process of justice and interfere in the prosecution evidence. 5. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and upon perusal of the record; especially in view of the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is not being sought for by the State; the interim order dated 24.04.2026 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 6. Petition stands allowed allowed allowed allowed, accordingly. 7. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read as granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. 8. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause. MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.15 17:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----20011 20011 20011 20011----2026 2026 2026 2026 4444 9. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 10. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE July July July July 15 15 15 15, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.15 17:40 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment