CRM-M-19596 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (204) SANTOKH KUMAR @ SONU STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. petitioner in case FIR No.67 dated 04.07.2024 registered under Sections 452, 354-B, 324, 323, 506, 148, 149 of IPC 76, 118(1), 115(2), 351 (2), 191 (3), 190 of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Lambra, District Jalandhar Rural. 2. concession of interim anticipatory bail directed the petitioner to join investigation. 3. Singh submits that the petitioner has joined th custodial interrogation is no longer required. 4. 09.04.2026 -1- 19596-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SANTOKH KUMAR @ SONU Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Simranjit Singh Makkar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Japjot Singh AAG, Punjab. *** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.67 dated 04.07.2024 registered under Sections B, 324, 323, 506, 148, 149 of IPC 76, 118(1), 115(2), 351 (2), 191 (3), 190 of BNS, 2023 at Police Station Lambra, District Jalandhar Rural. Vide order dated 09.04.2026, concession of interim anticipatory bail directed the petitioner to join investigation. Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI submits that the petitioner has joined th custodial interrogation is no longer required. In view of above, the petition is allowed. The order dated granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-19596-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 15.05.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent ALOK JAIN Mr. Simranjit Singh Makkar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Japjot Singh AAG, Punjab. The present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.67 dated 04.07.2024 registered under Sections B, 324, 323, 506, 148, 149 of IPC (corresponding Sections 333, 76, 118(1), 115(2), 351 (2), 191 (3), 190 of BNS, 2023 at Police Station , this Court while granting the concession of interim anticipatory bail directed the petitioner to join Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Baljinder submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is no longer required. In view of above, the petition is allowed. The order dated granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made 15.05.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent The present petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.67 dated 04.07.2024 registered under Sections 333, 76, 118(1), 115(2), 351 (2), 191 (3), 190 of BNS, 2023 at Police Station this Court while granting the concession of interim anticipatory bail directed the petitioner to join Baljinder e investigation and his In view of above, the petition is allowed. The order dated granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made MANJU 2026.05.18 10:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-19596 absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the conditions of Section 482 BNSS. 5. expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 6. any such activity once again, automatically stand vacated. 7. as parity qua any other co 8. May 15, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -2- 19596-2026 (O&M) absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the conditions of Section 482 BNSS. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case. It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the present concession granted shall automatically stand vacated. However, it is made clear that this order shall not be construed as parity qua any other co-accused. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. May 15, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case. e clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in the present concession granted shall However, it is made clear that this order shall not be construed Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final e clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in the present concession granted shall However, it is made clear that this order shall not be construed MANJU 2026.05.18 10:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document