CRM-M-26274 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND (207 ) GURPREET SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Ms. Shweta Bawa, Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant petition under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioner seeks registered under Section 61 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police Station Nihal Singh Wala, Moga. 2. Vide order dated petitioner was released on interim bail and investigation. 3. Learned State counsel filed status report dated on instructions states that the petitioner 19.05.2026 and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is 26274-2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision : 14.07.2026 GURPREET SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Ms. Shweta Bawa, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 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. registered under Section 61 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police Station Nihal Singh Wala, Moga. Vide order dated 11.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and Learned State counsel filed status report dated on instructions states that the petitioner has 2026 and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CRM-M-26274-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 14.07.2026 ... Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Advocate for the petitioner Through the instant petition under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the anticipatory bail in case FIR No.74 dated 28.04.2026 registered under Section 61 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police .2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join Learned State counsel filed status report dated 13.07.2026 and joined the investigation on 2026 and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.14 19:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-26274 4. In 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 out. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. 5. Since the main petitio application, if any, is rendered infructuous. 14.07.2026 Amit Sharma 26274-2026 (O&M) (2) 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 of 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 view of the fact that the petitioner has already joined the investigation and given the nature of allegations, his pre-trial incarceration is not required. As such, without commenting on merits of case, it is on anticipatory bail is made out. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order 11.05.2026 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 2026.07.14 19:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.