CRM-M-62913 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 311 MOHAMMAD MUNIR STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- M for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, 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 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338, 339, 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 329(4), 62 and 105 of BNS added later on), at Police Station City 2. On “ BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.140 dated 28.09.2024 registered under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338, 339, 126(2), 115(2), 351(3), 127(7) and 61(2) of t 329(4), 62 and 105 of BNS added later on), at Police Station City 62913-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision: MOHAMMAD MUNIR Versus PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Mr. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, 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.140 dated 28.09.2024 registered under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338, 339, 126(2), 115(2), 351(3), 127(7) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 329(4), 62 and 105 of BNS added later on), at Police Station City-I Malerkotla, District Malerkotla On 18.11.2025, 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.140 dated 28.09.2024 registered under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338, 339, 126(2), 115(2), 351(3), 127(7) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 329(4), 62 and 105 of BNS added later on), at Police Station City-I Malerkotla, District Malerkotla. -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-62913-2025 Date of decision: 01.12.2025 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Sharma, Advocate, Mr. Amrit Pal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab. Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.140 dated 28.09.2024 registered under 126(2), 115(2), 351(3), 127(7) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 329(4), 62 and 105 of I Malerkotla, District Malerkotla. .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.140 dated 28.09.2024 registered under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338, 339, 126(2), 115(2), 351(3), 127(7) he Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 329(4), 62 and 105 of BNS added later on), at Police Station I Malerkotla, District Malerkotla. - ….Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner FIR No.140 dated 28.09.2024 registered under 126(2), 115(2), 351(3), 127(7) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 329(4), 62 and 105 of the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.140 dated 28.09.2024 registered under Sections 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338, 339, 126(2), 115(2), 351(3), 127(7) he Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 329(4), 62 and 105 of BNS added later on), at Police Station GURPREET 2025.12.04 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-62913 petitioner in connivance with other co planned conspiracy, had committed fraud by preparing forged and fabricated documents, in order to usurp the property of Akhtari (deceased mother petitioner has further contends that the petitioner was not named in the FIR and has no concern with the alleged offence. He argues that neither the petitioner was any beneficiary to the alleged Hiba Nama dated 04.07.2024 n regard. He further argues that the main allegations and role is attributed to co who are the beneficiary of the alleged transactions. It has also been contended that if the content true, even then no specific role has been attributed to the present petitioner and his name has been dragged in the FIR solely on the ground that he was acting as a marginal witness to the alleged Hiba Nama has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Further, co accused Wasim Sheikh and Mehmood Akhtar have already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by a Bench of this Court, vide order dated 16.05.2025 and co Abdul Lateef, Mohd. Shabir @ Mohammad Shabbir and Naveen Gupta, have also been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide orders dated 16.10.2025. Learned coun join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. 62913-2025 Brief facts as per the case of the prosecution are that the petitioner in connivance with other co planned conspiracy, had committed fraud by preparing forged and fabricated documents, in order to usurp the property of Akhtari (deceased mother-inlaw of the complainant). Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner was not named in the FIR and has no concern with the alleged offence. He argues that neither the petitioner was any beneficiary to the alleged Hiba Nama dated 04.07.2024 nor has forged any document in this regard. He further argues that the main allegations and role is attributed to co-accused Wasim Sheikh and Mehmood Akhtar, who are the beneficiary of the alleged transactions. It has also been contended that if the content true, even then no specific role has been attributed to the present petitioner and his name has been dragged in the FIR solely on the ground that he was acting as a marginal witness to the alleged Hiba Nama dated 04.07.2024. Mo has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Further, co accused Wasim Sheikh and Mehmood Akhtar have already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by a Bench of this Court, vide order dated 16.05.2025 and co Abdul Lateef, Mohd. Shabir @ Mohammad Shabbir and Naveen Gupta, have also been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide orders dated 16.10.2025. Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Notice of motion. -2- Brief facts as per the case of the prosecution are that the petitioner in connivance with other co-accused, under a pre- planned conspiracy, had committed fraud by preparing forged and fabricated documents, in order to usurp the property of inlaw of the complainant). Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner was not named in the FIR and has no concern with the alleged offence. He argues that neither the petitioner was any beneficiary to the alleged Hiba or has forged any document in this regard. He further argues that the main allegations and role is accused Wasim Sheikh and Mehmood Akhtar, who are the beneficiary of the alleged transactions. It has also been contended that if the contents of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific role has been attributed to the present petitioner and his name has been dragged in the FIR solely on the ground that he was acting as a marginal witness to the dated 04.07.2024. Moreover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Further, co- accused Wasim Sheikh and Mehmood Akhtar have already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by a Co-ordinate Bench of this Court, vide order dated 16.05.2025 and co-accused Abdul Lateef, Mohd. Shabir @ Mohammad Shabbir and Naveen Gupta, have also been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide orders dated 16.10.2025. Learned sel further submits that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the - Brief facts as per the case of the prosecution are that the - planned conspiracy, had committed fraud by preparing forged and fabricated documents, in order to usurp the property of Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner was not named in the FIR and has no concern with the alleged offence. He argues that neither the petitioner was any beneficiary to the alleged Hiba or has forged any document in this regard. He further argues that the main allegations and role is accused Wasim Sheikh and Mehmood Akhtar, who are the beneficiary of the alleged transactions. It has also s of the FIR are taken to be true, even then no specific role has been attributed to the present petitioner and his name has been dragged in the FIR solely on the ground that he was acting as a marginal witness to the reover, the petitioner has clean antecedents as he is not involved in any other case. No - accused Wasim Sheikh and Mehmood Akhtar have already been ordinate accused Abdul Lateef, Mohd. Shabir @ Mohammad Shabbir and Naveen Gupta, have also been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by this Court, vide orders dated 16.10.2025. Learned sel further submits that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the GURPREET 2025.12.04 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-62913 Punjab, accepts notice on behalf time to file status report in the matter. investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating 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 a 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 Singh, has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. 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 conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. 01.12.2025 Gurpreet 62913-2025 On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf time to file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 29.11.2025. 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 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 a 482(2) of BNSS, 2023” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 18.11.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on inst , 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 18.11.2025 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- On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. 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 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 .2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the State, on instructions from ASI Lakhvir , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the olute. 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. (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No - On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, State and seeks In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and Officer and cooperate with 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 s envisaged under Section Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of .2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the Lakhvir , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the olute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2025.12.04 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.