CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----4342 4342 4342 4342---- 211 211 211 211 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 Hardeep Singh Member 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 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran. 2. ----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----4342 4342 4342 4342----2026 2026 2026 2026 Hardeep Singh Member 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. Amit Arora, Advocate and Ms. Meena, Advocate for the petitioner 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 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran. On 28.01.2026, the following order was passed: ““““Present petition has been filed seeking anticipatory bail in No.0518 dated 18.10.2025, registered under Sections 118(2), 115(2) and 3(5) of BNS, registered at Police Station Tarn Taran. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the occurrence had took place on 19.09.2025, however, the FIR was thereafter, i.e. on 18.10.2025. He submits that even levelled against the petitioner were enquired and 13.11.2025, the allegations against the petitioner submits that no prima facie case is made out deserves to be granted the concession of Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Ms. Ramta Chowdhary, D.A.G., notice on behalf of respondent-State. To come up on 18.03.2026. 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 the petitioner. has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of concession of in case FIR No.0518 dated 18.10.2025, registered for offences punishable under Sections 118(2), 117(2), 118(1), 115(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn Taran. he following order was passed: Present petition has been filed seeking anticipatory bail in case FIR 18.10.2025, registered under Sections 118(2), 117(2), 118(1), 115(2) and 3(5) of BNS, registered at Police Station Goindwal Sahib, District Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the alleged 25, however, the FIR was lodged 29 days thereafter, i.e. on 18.10.2025. He submits that even otherwise the allegations levelled against the petitioner were enquired and vide G.D. No.22 dated 13.11.2025, the allegations against the petitioner were found to be false. He case is made out against the petitioner and he deserves to be granted the concession of anticipatory bail. On asking of the Court, Ms. Ramta Chowdhary, D.A.G., Punjab, accepts ....Petitioner ....Respondent has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya for grant of concession of , 118(2), 117(2), 118(1), 115(2) case FIR 117(2), 118(1), Goindwal Sahib, District alleged lodged 29 days otherwise the allegations vide G.D. No.22 dated be false. He against the petitioner and he Punjab, accepts 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----4342 4342 4342 4342----2026 2026 2026 2026 2222 In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Agency/Officer. He shall abide by the following conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023:- (i) That the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required. (ii) That the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the court or to any police officer. (iii) That the petitioner shall not leave India without prior permission of the court.” ” ” ” 3. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 28.01.2026, 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 is not being sought by the State; the interim order dated 28.01.2026 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. 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----4342 4342 4342 4342----2026 2026 2026 2026 3333 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