IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 140 CRM-M-56748-2023 Decided on : 15.07.2026 Seema Bansal . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Haryana and another . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Nitin Katoria, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Mr. Pawan Kumar Garg, DAG, Haryana. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) 1. Instant petition, under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. (corresponding Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023), has been filed for quashing of the order dated 30.05.2023 (Annexure P-7), whereby the petitioner has been declared as ‘proclaimed person’ in case No. NACT 179 of 2021, titled as, “Bank of India v. Seema Bansal”, on account of her non-appearance and its consequential proceedings and subsequent orders arising therefrom. 2. In the present case, on 09.11.2023, after hearing learned counsel for the petitioner, operation of the impugned order dated 30.05.2023 (P-7) was stayed by the Coordinate Bench of this court. The relevant extract of the order dated 09.11.2023, is reproduced here-under :- “ Counsel for the petitioner inter alia submits that the petitioner was declared as proclaimed offender in a complaint case wherein the address of the petitioner was wrongly mentioned as 'resident of House No.182, B-2, Ward No.7, Dharampur Colony, Pinjore, District Panchkula' whereas the petitioner is 'resident of House No.18/B-2, Dharampur Colony, Pinjore, Ward No.7, District Panchkula'. Counsel further submits that the petitioner is ready to appear before the Trial Court and face prosecution. Issue notice of motion returnable for 20.02.2024. Mr. Gaurav Bansal, DAG, Haryana appears and accepts JAWALA RAM 2026.07.16 20:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-56748-2023 - 2 - notice on behalf of the official respondent. In the meantime, operation of the impugned order 30th of May, 2023 (Annexure P-7) shall remain stayed subject to the petitioner appearing before the Trial Court on or before 20th of November, 2023.” 3. Today, learned counsel for the petitioner produces the copy of order dated 26.02.2024, and submits that in compliance to above order dated 09.11.2023, petitioner has appeared before the trial Court and joined the proceedings as well. Copy of order dated 26.02.2024 produced by learned counsel for the petitioner, is taken on record. 4. Since, order dated 09.11.2023, passed by this Court has been complied with in toto, accordingly, present petition is allowed and the impugned order dated 30.05.2023 (P-7) is hereby set aside to the extent of declaring the petitioner as ‘proclaimed person’. 5. With aforementioned terms, present petition stands disposed of. Pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE July 15, 2026 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2026.07.16 20:01 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document