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2025 DAILYLAW 129157 (PNJ)

BIKRAMJIT SINGH ALIAS BALLU v. STATE OF PUNJAB

CRM-M/60009/2025 · 2025-11-28

Rupinderjit Chahal

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CRM-M-60009 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 211-1 BIKRAMJIT SINGH @ BALLU STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. for the petitioner. Mr. Adesh Pal Singh, AAG, Punjab RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case Sections 111, 249 and 253 of the Bharatiya substituted with offence under Sections 111(3), 249(a) and 253(a) of the BNS), at Police Station Civil Lines Batala, Police District Batala. District Gurdaspur. 2. On “ BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.229 dated 28.07.2025 registered under Sections 111, 249 and 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Later on substituted wit 253(a) of the BNS), at Police Station Civil Lines Batala, Police District Batala. District Gurdaspur. 60009-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CR Date of decision: BIKRAMJIT SINGH @ BALLU Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Veneet Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Adesh Pal Singh, AAG, Punjab ***** RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.229 dated 28.07.2025 registered under Sections 111, 249 and 253 of the Bharatiya substituted with offence under Sections 111(3), 249(a) and 253(a) of the BNS), at Police Station Civil Lines Batala, Police District Batala. District On 10.11.2025, following order had been passed: “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.229 dated 28.07.2025 registered under Sections 111, 249 and 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Later on substituted with offence under Sections 111(3), 249(a) and 253(a) of the BNS), at Police Station Civil Lines Batala, Police District Batala. District Gurdaspur. -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-60009-2025 Date of decision: 28.11.2025 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Adesh Pal Singh, AAG, Punjab Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.229 dated 28.07.2025 registered under Sections 111, 249 and 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Later on substituted with offence under Sections 111(3), 249(a) and 253(a) of the BNS), at Police Station Civil Lines Batala, Police District Batala. District .11.2025, following order had been passed: - the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.229 dated 28.07.2025 registered under Sections 111, 249 and 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Later h offence under Sections 111(3), 249(a) and 253(a) of the BNS), at Police Station Civil Lines Batala, Police District Batala. District Gurdaspur. - Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.229 dated 28.07.2025 registered under Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Later on substituted with offence under Sections 111(3), 249(a) and 253(a) of the BNS), at Police Station Civil Lines Batala, Police District Batala. District the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.229 dated 28.07.2025 registered under Sections 111, 249 and 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Later h offence under Sections 111(3), 249(a) and 253(a) of the BNS), at Police Station Civil Lines Batala, Police GURPREET 2025.12.03 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-60009 basis of secret information, present FIR was the petitioner on the allegations that the petitioner along with other co connection with Doni Bal, who is a dreaded gangster, and they can commit any serious offence petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that the petitioner is an Ex committed any offence. He further argued as per the prosecution, the only allegation against the pe connection with gangster Doni Bal. He further argued that the present FIR was registered only on the basis of secret information, without any overt act by the petitioner, which is not sustainable in the eyes of law. He further argue registration of FIR, a petition was filed by the petitioner in this Court for protection of his life and liberty and similar petition was also filed by his father. He has further submitted that another false case i.e. FIR No.185 dated been filed against the petitioner in which he has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by a Co Bench of this Court, vide order dated 16.10.2025. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with 60009-2025 Brief facts of the case as per prosecution are that on the basis of secret information, present FIR was the petitioner on the allegations that the petitioner along with other co-accused are residing with their relatives and have connection with Doni Bal, who is a dreaded gangster, and they can commit any serious offence. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that the petitioner is an Ex committed any offence. He further argued as per the prosecution, the only allegation against the pe connection with gangster Doni Bal. He further argued that the present FIR was registered only on the basis of secret information, without any overt act by the petitioner, which is not sustainable in the eyes of law. He further argue registration of FIR, a petition was filed by the petitioner in this Court for protection of his life and liberty and similar petition was also filed by his father. He has further submitted that another false case i.e. FIR No.185 dated been filed against the petitioner in which he has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by a Co Bench of this Court, vide order dated 16.10.2025. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. On the other hand, learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. Adjourned to 28.11.2025. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with -2- Brief facts of the case as per prosecution are that on the basis of secret information, present FIR was registered against the petitioner on the allegations that the petitioner along with accused are residing with their relatives and have connection with Doni Bal, who is a dreaded gangster, and they r the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that the petitioner is an Ex-serviceman and has not committed any offence. He further argued as per the prosecution, the only allegation against the petitioner is that he has connection with gangster Doni Bal. He further argued that the present FIR was registered only on the basis of secret information, without any overt act by the petitioner, which is not sustainable in the eyes of law. He further argued that prior to registration of FIR, a petition was filed by the petitioner in this Court for protection of his life and liberty and similar petition was also filed by his father. He has further submitted that another false case i.e. FIR No.185 dated 27.06.2025 has also been filed against the petitioner in which he has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by a Co-ordinate Bench of this Court, vide order dated 16.10.2025. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the On the other hand, learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are serious in nature. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with - Brief facts of the case as per prosecution are that on the registered against the petitioner on the allegations that the petitioner along with accused are residing with their relatives and have connection with Doni Bal, who is a dreaded gangster, and they r the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He serviceman and has not committed any offence. He further argued as per the prosecution, titioner is that he has connection with gangster Doni Bal. He further argued that the present FIR was registered only on the basis of secret information, without any overt act by the petitioner, which is not d that prior to registration of FIR, a petition was filed by the petitioner in this Court for protection of his life and liberty and similar petition was also filed by his father. He has further submitted that .2025 has also been filed against the petitioner in which he has already been ordinate Bench of this Court, vide order dated 16.10.2025. No recovery is has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the On the other hand, learned State counsel has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail, by submitting that the to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and GURPREET 2025.12.03 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-60009 the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bo satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Pal Singh, has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further inves 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the 28.11.2025 Gurpreet 60009-2025 the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bo satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 10.11.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 10.11.2025 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No -3- the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Jatinder , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the .11.2025 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No - the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be nds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Jatinder , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the .11.2025 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2025.12.03 16:18 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.