CRM-M-27416 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (209) SAGAR STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. PKS Phoolka, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Sakshi 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 FIR No. registered under Sections 194(2), 191(3), 190, 111(3), 57, 130, 333, 324(4) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) Faridkot, District Faridkot. 2. Vide order dated petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join investigation. 27416-2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision : 21.07.2026 Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. PKS Phoolka, 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. d under Sections 194(2), 191(3), 190, 111(3), 57, 130, 333, 324(4) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) Faridkot, District Faridkot. Vide order dated 14.05.2026 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 CRM-M-27416-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 21.07.2026 ... Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. PKS Phoolka, 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.494 dated 27.11.2025 d under Sections 194(2), 191(3), 190, 111(3), 57, 130, 333, 324(4) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNS”) at Police Station City passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.21 18:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-27416 3. Learned State counsel on instructions states that the petitioner has joined the investigation on custodial interrogation of the petitioner is 4. In investigation and given the nature of allegations, his pre is not required. observed that a case for the petitioner. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order 14.05.2026 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. 5. Since the main petition application if any is rendered infructuous. 21.07.2026 Amit Sharma 27416-2026 (O&M) (2) Learned State counsel on instructions states that the petitioner joined the investigation on 29.05.2026 and has submitted that 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 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 to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. Since the main petition has been application if any is rendered infructuous. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No Learned State counsel on instructions states that the petitioner .2026 and has submitted that the not required. view of the fact that the petitioner has already joined the investigation and given the nature of allegations, his pre-trial incarceration As 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 18:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.