CRM-M-27932 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (207-1) AMANJOT SINGH ALIAS JOT STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. 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 anticipatory bail in case registered under Sections 118(1), 115(2), 351(2), 190, 191(3) Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) Ludhiana Rural 2. Vide order dated petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join investigation. 27932-2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M Date of decision : 20.07.2026 AMANJOT SINGH ALIAS JOT SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. N.S. Dadwal, 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.26 dated 13.02.2026 registered under Sections 118(1), 115(2), 351(2), 190, 191(3) Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) at Police Station Hathur, District Ludhiana Rural. Vide order dated 18.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT M-27932-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 20.07.2026 ... 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 FIR No.26 dated 13.02.2026 registered under Sections 118(1), 115(2), 351(2), 190, 191(3) of Bharatiya at Police Station Hathur, District .2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.21 15:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-27932 3. Learned State has joined the investigation on its registration certificate and one iron rod used in the crime. counsel has submitted that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. 4. In investigation and given the nature of allegations, his pre is not required. As observed that a case for the petitioner. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order 18.05.2026 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made ab to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. 5. Since the main petition application, if any, is rendered infructuous. 20.07.2026 Amit Sharma 27932-2026 (O&M) (2) Learned State counsel on instructions states that the petitioner joined the investigation on 05.06.2026 and have got recovered one car, its registration certificate and one iron rod used in the crime. counsel has submitted that 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 grant of anticipatory bail is made out . Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order granting interim bail to the petitioner is made ab 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 on instructions states that the petitioner and have got recovered one car, its registration certificate and one iron rod used in the crime. Learned State counsel has submitted that 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-trial incarceration such, without commenting on merits of case, it is anticipatory bail is made out in favour of . Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order 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 2026.07.21 15:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.