CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----33090 33090 33090 33090 109 109 109 109 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 Manoj Bansal State of Haryana 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 IPC, 1860 (Sections 61(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) of the BNS, 2023) Sections 13(2), Police Station ACB Rohtak, District State Vigilance & Anti Haryana. 2. 33090 33090 33090 33090----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----33090 33090 33090 33090----2026 2026 2026 2026 Manoj Bansal versus Haryana Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: July July July July 27 27 27 27, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: Date of Uploading: July July July July 22228888, 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. Navneet Singh, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Gurmeet Singh, AAG Haryana. ***** ***** ***** ***** SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) bail to the petitioner, in case registered for offences punishable under Sections (Sections 61(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) of the BNS, 2023) Sections 13(2), 13(1)(c) and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, at Police Station ACB Rohtak, District State Vigilance & Anti On 05.06.2026, the following order was passed: ““““Learned counsel for the petitioner has question alleges that the co-accused Manjeet Balhara, Manager of HSIIDC, Barhi, in collusion with co-accused Hans Raj Maggu, owner of a firm, prepared fictitious purchase and sale bills or got the same prepared to show that the said firm has started production; that the said documents were prepared only to save extension fee; that FIR then alleges that the petitioner, Estate Officer of HSIIDC, to higher office without verifying the actual position in the premises of the firm; that the said allegations are false; that the co-accused Manjeet Balhara and Hans Raj Maggu concession of anticipatory bail by this Court vide Annexures P respectively; that case against the petitioner, if compared to the said co 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. Mr. Gurmeet Singh, AAG Haryana. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of concession of in case FIR No.0025 dated 30.07.2025, registered for offences punishable under Sections 120-B, 420, 467, 468, 471 of the (Sections 61(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) of the BNS, 2023) and 13(1)(c) and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, at Police Station ACB Rohtak, District State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, he following order was passed: Learned counsel for the petitioner has inter alia argued that FIR in accused Manjeet Balhara, Manager of HSIIDC, accused Hans Raj Maggu, owner of a firm, prepared fictitious purchase and sale bills or got the same prepared to show that the said firm has started production; that the said documents were prepared only to save extension fee; that FIR then alleges that the said documents were forwarded by HSIIDC, to higher office without verifying the premises of the firm; that the said allegations are false; that Manjeet Balhara and Hans Raj Maggu have both been granted concession of anticipatory bail by this Court vide Annexures P-6 and P-7 respectively; that case against the petitioner, if compared to the said co-accused, ....Petitioner ....Respondent 482 of the Bhartiya for grant of concession of , B, 420, 467, 468, 471 of the and 13(1)(c) and 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, at ruption Bureau, argued that FIR in accused Manjeet Balhara, Manager of HSIIDC, accused Hans Raj Maggu, owner of a firm, prepared fictitious purchase and sale bills or got the same prepared to show that the said firm has started production; that the said documents were prepared only to save said documents were forwarded by HSIIDC, to higher office without verifying the premises of the firm; that the said allegations are false; that have both been granted 7 accused, MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.28 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----33090 33090 33090 33090----2026 2026 2026 2026 2222 is on much lighter side in severity; that till date the police has not even verified as to whether production in the firm in question is going on or not; that such production, at the spot had started when the above-stated documents were submitted; and that the petitioner is ready to join investigation and further to cooperate with the investigating agency on all material counts. Notice of motion. Mr. Sushil Bhardwaj, Addl.A.G., Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of the State of Haryana and prays for time to file a status report. At his request, adjourned to 24.07.2026 for the said purpose. However, considering the arguments of the learned counsel for the petitioner and the totality of the facts/circumstances of the present case but without commenting anything upon merits of the FIR/matter in question, the petitioner is directed to join investigation with the concerned investigating officer within seven days from today. It is also ordered that in the event of his arrest in the FIR in question, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of such officer. However, on such bail, he shall comply with the term/s and condition/s contained in Sections 437(3) and 438(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.” ” ” ” 3. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 05.06.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation, but his custodial interrogation is required in view of the serious allegations against him. 4. Having heard learned counsel for the State and upon perusal of the record; especially in view of the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is being sought only in view of the serious allegations against him; the interim order dated 05.06.2026 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 MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.28 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----33090 33090 33090 33090----2026 2026 2026 2026 3333 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 27 July 27 July 27 July 27, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.28 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment