CRM-M-35032-2025(O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 103 CRM-M-35032-2025(O&M) Decided on: 22.07.2025 Mohammad Javed @ Sonu …...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Imraan Farooqi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab. Mr. Jai Bhagwan, Advocate for the complainant. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023, 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:- Name of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station Mohammad Javed @ Sonu 133 05.06.2025 333, 126(2), 115(2), 351(2), 292, 191(3), 190 of BNS (Section 118 added vide order dated 17.07.2025) City -2 Malerkotla 2. On 17.07.2025, following order was passed: “i)Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, seeking anticipatory bail in case FIR No.133 dated 05.06.2025, under Sections RASHMI 2025.07.22 19:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-35032-2025(O&M) 2 333, 126(2), 115(2), 351(2), 292, 191(3), 190 and 118 (added vide CRM-26406-2025) of BNS, registered at Police Station City-2, Malerkotla. ii) Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that, as per the allegations, the petitioner has caused injuries to the complainant, namely Abdul Hameed (husband of the co-accused). Counsel further submits that the anticipatory bail petition of the co-accused is pending for hearing on 22.09.2025. iii) Before proceeding with further arguments, let the Court be apprised of the medical opinion regarding the injuries allegedly inflicted by the petitioner. iv) List the matter on 22.07.2025.” 3. On instructions from ASI Gurmeet Singh, learned State counsel informs the Court that, as per the medical opinion, the injuries attributed to the petitioner have been declared simple in nature 4. Taking notice of the fact that the injuries attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature, this Court does not find any substantial reason to subject the petitioner to custodial interrogation at this stage. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. Petitioner is directed to join the investigation within two weeks from today. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he RASHMI 2025.07.22 19:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-35032-2025(O&M) 3 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. 5. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE July 22, 2025 rashmi Whether Speaking/Reasoned:YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO RASHMI 2025.07.22 19:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document