CRM-M-56711 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 252 SHIVAM MARYA STATE OF CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) 1. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case registered under Sections (Section 317(2) BNS added later on) District Police Commissionerate 2. 56711-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SHIVAM MARYA Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Aashima Jindal, Advocate for Mr. Vishal Garg Narwana, 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 registered under Sections 305 & 331(4) of (Section 317(2) BNS added later on), registered Police Commissionerate. On 08.10.2025, following order “Learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner contends that the petitioner is garments. He contends that the petitioner had purchased T shirts from his long standing broker Varinder Kumar, however, it transpired that Varinder Kumar had purchased the said T shirts from one Pardeep who had in fact stolen the -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-56711-2025 Date of decision: 19.12.2025 ….Petitioner ....Respondent HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Ms. Aashima Jindal, Advocate for Advocate 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 seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.58 dated 19.05.2025 305 & 331(4) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 registered at Police Station Jodhewal, .2025, following order was passed: - Learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner contends that the petitioner is in the trade of readymade garments. He contends that the petitioner had purchased T- shirts from his long standing broker Varinder Kumar, however, it transpired that Varinder Kumar had purchased the said T- shirts from one Pardeep who had in fact stolen the said T- - Petitioner ....Respondent Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the 19.05.2025 hita, 2023 , Learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner in the trade of readymade - shirts from his long standing broker Varinder Kumar, however, - GURPREET 2025.12.22 18:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document. CRM-M-56711 In the event of petitioner joining investigation, he 3. the order dated petitioner has joined the investigation. 4. Kuldeep Singh and is no longer required for further investigation. 5. interim order dated 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. 19.12.2025 Gurpreet 56711-2025 shirts. He contends that the petitioner had purchased the said T-shirts in good faith and on payment of consideration. He submits that the petitioner does not suffer from any criminal antecedents. He further contends that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when so required. Notice of motion for 17.12.2025. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation as and when required by the Investigating Agency. In the event of petitioner joining investigation, he admitted to interim bail by the arresting officer/investigating officer on furnishing of bail bonds to the satisfaction of the arresting officer/investigating officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as specified under Section 4 BNSS, 2023.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 08.10.2025 passed by the co- petitioner has joined the investigation. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from Kuldeep Singh, 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 rim order dated 08.10.2025 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 -2- shirts. He contends that the petitioner had purchased the said shirts in good faith and on payment of consideration. He submits that the petitioner does not suffer from any criminal antecedents. He further contends that the petitioner is ready g to join the investigation as and when so required. Notice of motion for 17.12.2025. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation as and when required by the Investigating Agency. In the event of petitioner joining investigation, he shall be admitted to interim bail by the arresting officer/investigating officer on furnishing of bail bonds to the satisfaction of the arresting officer/investigating officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as specified under Section 482 of the Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of -ordinate bench of this Court, the 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 .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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) JUDGE i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No - shirts. He contends that the petitioner had purchased the said shirts in good faith and on payment of consideration. He submits that the petitioner does not suffer from any criminal antecedents. He further contends that the petitioner is ready In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation as and when required by the Investigating Agency. shall be admitted to interim bail by the arresting officer/investigating officer on furnishing of bail bonds to the satisfaction of the arresting officer/investigating officer. The petitioner shall also 82 of the Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of this Court, the SI , has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the .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 (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) GURPREET 2025.12.22 18:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document.