Vansh, aged about 22 years 130 190, 191(3), 115, 118(1), 333, 351(3) of BNS, [section 110 of BNS added later on] (corresponding to sections 149, 148, 323, 324, 452, 506 and 308 IPC) Narayangarh Ambala “1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- JYOTI THAKUR 2026.07.24 13:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2. FIR in the present case was registered at the instance of complainant-Mohit Kumar, who, in his complaint, stated that on 19.04.2026, he was playing cricket in the playground of his village along with others. During the course of the game, a confrontation took place between him, Gaurav, and Ritik. Owing to the said dispute, on 20.04.2026 at about 5:00 PM, Gaurav, Abhishek, Ritik, Vansh (petitioner herein), and Manish entered the shop of the complainant. It is alleged that Abhishek and Gaurav were armed with swords, while Ritik was carrying an iron rod. Manish and Vansh (petitioner herein) caught hold of the complainant while he was seated on a chair. Thereafter, Gaurav inflicted a blow on his back with a sword, Abhishek attacked his head with a sword, and Ritik struck his left leg with an iron rod. Accused persons firstly assaulted the complainant inside the shop and subsequently dragged him into the street, where they continued to beat him. Upon hearing his cries for help, Pardeep and Rani Devi reached the spot, upon which the accused fled. While leaving, they allegedly took away his gold chain weighing approximately two tolas and also extended threats to kill him. Complainant sustained bleeding injuries on his head, back, and leg. He was taken by his cousin Pardeep to Civil Hospital, Naraingarh, from where he was referred to Sector-6, Panchkula. Vansh, aged about 22 years 130 190, 191(3), 115, 118(1), 333, 351(3) of BNS, [section 110 of BNS added later on] (correspondin g to sections 149, 148, 323, 324, 452, 506 and 308 IPC) Narayangarh Ambala JYOTI THAKUR 2026.07.24 13:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that, apart from the general and oral allegations made in the FIR, petitioner is neither alleged to have been armed with any weapon nor he caused any injury to the complainant. It is further submitted that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for any fruitful purpose, as no weapon is to be recovered from him and his involvement in the commission of the alleged offence is yet to be established. Thus, counsel prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Parveen Kumar Aggarwal, Addl. AG, Haryana, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and Mr. Fateh Saini, Advocate, puts an appearance on behalf of the complainant. 6. Adjourned to 23.07.2026. 7. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 8. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court.” JYOTI THAKUR 2026.07.24 13:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Jyoti Thakur JYOTI THAKUR 2026.07.24 13:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document