CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----30755 30755 30755 30755 217 217 217 217 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 James Gill @ Prince 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 Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 anticipatory bail to the petitioner registered for offences punishable under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 190 and 109 of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chheharta, District Amritsar 2. petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik petitioner is a man aged 26 years with clean antecedents, & the petitioner is 30755 30755 30755 30755----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 CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----30755 30755 30755 30755----2026 2026 2026 2026 James Gill @ Prince versus Punjab Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: July 23 July 23 July 23 July 23, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: July 23 July 23 July 23 July 23, 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. Davinder Singh Saini, Advocate for Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG Punjab. ***** ***** ***** ***** 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’) bail to the petitioner, in case registered for offences punishable under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 190 and 109 of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chheharta, District Amritsar On 29.05.2026, the following order was passed: ““““Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.0017 dated 30.01.2026, registered for offences punishable under Sections 109 of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chheharta, District Amritsar; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. Inter alia contends that assuming arguendo, the prosecution version is taken to be correct, the petitioner is ascribed the role of simple injury, the grievous injury attributed to co-accused, namely, Karanpreet Singh, who is in custody, the petitioner has been falsely implicated into the FIR in question, the petitioner is a man aged 26 years with clean antecedents, & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Notice of motion. On the strength of advance service of copy of petition, Thind, AAG Punjab appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent State of Punjab. Put up on 23.07.2026 23.07.2026 23.07.2026 23.07.2026. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 04.06.2026 04.06.2026 04.06.2026 04.06.2026 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the 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 ....Petitioner ....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 petitioner. Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG Punjab. under Section 482 of the Bhartiya (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of concession of in case FIR No.0017 dated 30.01.2026, registered for offences punishable under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 191(3), 190 and 109 of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chheharta, District Amritsar. he following order was passed: Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.0017 dated 30.01.2026, registered for offences punishable under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 191(3), 190 and 109 of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chheharta, District Amritsar; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik arrest bail. contends that assuming arguendo, the prosecution version is taken to be correct, the petitioner is ascribed the role of simple injury, the accused, namely, Karanpreet Singh, who is in y implicated into the FIR in question, the petitioner is a man aged 26 years with clean antecedents, & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. On the strength of advance service of copy of petition, Mr. Adhiraj Singh appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent – The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting . As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the ....Petitioner ....Respondent under Section 482 of the Bhartiya for grant of concession of FIR No.0017 dated 30.01.2026, 117(2), 191(3), Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.0017 dated 30.01.2026, registered 126(2), 115(2), 117(2), 191(3), 190 and 109 of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Chheharta, District Amritsar; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik contends that assuming arguendo, the prosecution version is taken to be correct, the petitioner is ascribed the role of simple injury, the accused, namely, Karanpreet Singh, who is in y implicated into the FIR in question, the petitioner is a man aged 26 years with clean antecedents, & the petitioner is Adhiraj Singh – The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting . As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.23 18:14 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----30755 30755 30755 30755----2026 2026 2026 2026 2222 condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.” ” ” ” 3. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 29.05.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required. 4. 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 not being sought for by the State; the interim order dated 29.05.2026 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 5. Petition stands allowed allowed allowed allowed, accordingly. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 9. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE July 23 July 23 July 23 July 23, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.23 18:14 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment