212 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-63039-2024 Date of decision: 24.04.2025 Jatin Kumar Verma ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Ms. Rosi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl.A.G., Punjab. HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail in case bearing FIR No.352 dated 15.08.2024 under Sections 115(2)/126(2)/3(5)/351(3) of BNS (Sections 127(1)/308(1)/62 of BNS added later on vide GD No.006 dated 04.09.2024) registered at Police Station Zirakpur, District SAS Nagar, Mohali (Annexure P-1). On 21.01.2025, the following order was passed:- ‘ Status report by way of affidavit of Jaspinder Singh, DSP, Sub Division Zikrapur, District SAS Nagar fil ed on behalf of the State is ordered to be taken on record along with Annexure R-1. State counsel has not disputed the fact that only simple injuries with shoe are attributed to the present petitioner. From the perusal of the cord, it is apparent that parties are having certain dispute with regard to money transactions and earlier also, some settlement was effected between them. Now be listed on 28.3.2025. In view of above, the petitioner is hereby directed to join the investigation with the police and in case of arrest, he is to be released on interim bail by the investigating officer/arresting officer to his own satisfaction till the next date fixed in this case. The petitioner is also to abide by the conditions envisaged under Section 482 (2) of BNSS.’ Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Rajinder Singh, at the very outset informs the Court that the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required. In view of the statement of learned State counsel, order dated 21.01.2025 is hereby made absolute. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and Neha 2025.04.25 17:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-63039-2024 -2- conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). The petition stands disposed of. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 24.04.2025 Neha Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No Neha 2025.04.25 17:33 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document