CRM-M-36680- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (108) MANDEEP SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. The under Section 48 “BNSS”) for grant of 11.07.2024 registered under Sections 308(3), 3(5) of 2023 (for short “BNS”) 308(3) deleted later on) at Police Station Sadar Kotkapur, Districtr Faridkot. His previous petition bearing on 05.03.2026. 2. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that after dismissal of his previous petition, there is a substantial change in the circumstance since co-accused Sarabjeet Kaur against whom even graver allegations had been made has since been extended benefit of pre Court. On parity, he too deserves to be extended the same benefit. It is, thus, argued that the petition deserves to be allowed. -2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH MANDEEP SINGH Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Ashok Kumar Khunger, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (ORAL) The instant petition is the second petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short for grant of anticipatory bail in case arising out of FIR No. 11.07.2024 registered under Sections 308(3), 3(5) of 2023 (for short “BNS”) (Section 308(6) of BNS added later on and Section 308(3) deleted later on) at Police Station Sadar Kotkapur, Districtr Faridkot. His previous petition bearing CRM-M-53283-2025 had been dismissed by this Cour It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that after dismissal of his previous petition, there is a substantial change in the circumstance since accused Sarabjeet Kaur against whom even graver allegations had been made since been extended benefit of pre-arrest bail by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. On parity, he too deserves to be extended the same benefit. It is, thus, argued that the petition deserves to be allowed. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-36680-2026 (O&M) Date of decision : 09.07.2026 ... Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA ate for the petitioner Ms. Ruchika Sabherwal, Senior DAG, Punjab is the second petition filed by the petitioner of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short in case arising out of FIR No.107 dated 11.07.2024 registered under Sections 308(3), 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, (Section 308(6) of BNS added later on and Section 308(3) deleted later on) at Police Station Sadar Kotkapur, Districtr Faridkot. His 2025 had been dismissed by this Court It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that after dismissal of his previous petition, there is a substantial change in the circumstance since accused Sarabjeet Kaur against whom even graver allegations had been made arrest bail by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. On parity, he too deserves to be extended the same benefit. It is, thus, (O&M) 2026 by the petitioner of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short 107 dated Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, (Section 308(6) of BNS added later on and Section 308(3) deleted later on) at Police Station Sadar Kotkapur, Districtr Faridkot. His t It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that after dismissal of his previous petition, there is a substantial change in the circumstance since accused Sarabjeet Kaur against whom even graver allegations had been made arrest bail by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. On parity, he too deserves to be extended the same benefit. It is, thus, AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.10 13:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-36680- 3. Notice of motion. 4. Learned State counsel has adv submitted that since the previous petition as filed by the petitioner had been dismissed by passing a detailed order, thus, this petition is not maintainable and is liable to be dismissed. 5. This Court has heard the ri for the parties at considerable length. 6. Annexure P4 is the copy of order dated 22.05.2026 as passed by Hon’ble Supreme Court in a petition filed by the co showing that she has been extended the petitioner is also on the similar footing, therefore, this Court is of the considered opinion that he has made out a case for extending benefit of pre arrest bail. Accordingly, the petition is allowed an be released on bail subject to the condition that the petitioner shall surrender before the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer within a period of 10 days from today and shall join the investigation. He shall also join in and when required subsequently. In the event of his arrest, the Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioner on interim bail on furnishing personal/surety bonds to his/her satisfaction these conditions: (i) The petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and shall appear before the Investigating officer/Arresting officer as and when required during the course of investigation. -2026 (O&M) 2 Notice of motion. Learned State counsel has advance notice of the petition and has submitted that since the previous petition as filed by the petitioner had been dismissed by passing a detailed order, thus, this petition is not maintainable and is liable to be dismissed. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned counsel for the parties at considerable length. Annexure P4 is the copy of order dated 22.05.2026 as passed by Hon’ble Supreme Court in a petition filed by the co showing that she has been extended benefit of pre the petitioner is also on the similar footing, therefore, this Court is of the considered opinion that he has made out a case for extending benefit of pre arrest bail. Accordingly, the petition is allowed an be released on bail subject to the condition that the petitioner shall surrender before the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer within a period of 10 days from today and shall join the investigation. He shall also join in and when required subsequently. In the event of his arrest, the Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioner on interim bail on furnishing personal/surety bonds to his/her satisfaction conditions:- (i) The petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and shall appear before the Investigating officer/Arresting officer as and when required during the course of investigation. ance notice of the petition and has submitted that since the previous petition as filed by the petitioner had been dismissed by passing a detailed order, thus, this petition is not maintainable and val submissions made by learned counsel Annexure P4 is the copy of order dated 22.05.2026 as passed by Hon’ble Supreme Court in a petition filed by the co-accused Sarabjeet Kaur benefit of pre-arrest bail. Since the case of the petitioner is also on the similar footing, therefore, this Court is of the considered opinion that he has made out a case for extending benefit of pre- arrest bail. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to the condition that the petitioner shall surrender before the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer within a period of 10 days from today and shall join the investigation. He shall also join investigation as and when required subsequently. In the event of his arrest, the Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioner on interim bail on furnishing personal/surety bonds to his/her satisfaction. He shall also follow (i) The petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and shall appear before the Investigating officer/Arresting officer as and when required during the course of investigation. ance notice of the petition and has submitted that since the previous petition as filed by the petitioner had been dismissed by passing a detailed order, thus, this petition is not maintainable and val submissions made by learned counsel Annexure P4 is the copy of order dated 22.05.2026 as passed by accused Sarabjeet Kaur arrest bail. Since the case of the petitioner is also on the similar footing, therefore, this Court is of the - he petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to the condition that the petitioner shall surrender before the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer within a period of 10 days vestigation as and when required subsequently. In the event of his arrest, the Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioner on interim bail on e shall also follow (i) The petitioner shall cooperate with the investigation and shall appear before the Investigating officer/Arresting officer as and AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.10 13:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-36680- (ii) inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts the Court or to any Police Officer. (iii) bail. (iv) permission of the Court. (iv) jurisdictional Magistrate/trial Court. 7. It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only f the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing on the merits of the case. 8. Since the main petition has been any, is rendered infructuous. 09.07.2026 Amit Sharma -2026 (O&M) 3 The petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him the Court or to any Police Officer. (iii) The petitioner shall not commit any similar offence while on bail. (iv) The petitioner shall not leave the country without prior permission of the Court. (iv) The petitioner shall deposit h jurisdictional Magistrate/trial Court. It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only f the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing on the merits of the case. Since the main petition has been allowed any, is rendered infructuous. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the him from disclosing such facts to shall not commit any similar offence while on shall not leave the country without prior shall deposit his passport if any, with the jurisdictional Magistrate/trial Court. It is made clear that any observation made herein above is only for the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing allowed, pending application, if (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the from disclosing such facts to shall not leave the country without prior passport if any, with the or the purpose of deciding the present petition and the same shall have no bearing , pending application, if AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.10 13:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.