CRM-M-62533 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 110 MOOL CHAND STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM : HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE Present: Mr. Ms. Guramrit Kaur KIRTI SINGH, J. (ORAL) 1. Prayer in is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.151 dated 04.08.2025 under Sections 75, 78 & 351 of BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Baghapurana, District Moga 2. Vide order dated 12.03.2026, the petitioner was directed to join investigation. The said order is reproduced hereinafter: BNSS, is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case No.151 dated 04.08.2025 under Sections 75, 78 & 351 of BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Baghapurana, District Moga. 2. the following order: 62533-2025 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-62533- Date of Decision: MOOL CHAND VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Mr. Rajesh Bhatheja, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Guramrit Kaur, DAG, Punjab. , J. (ORAL) Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.151 dated 04.08.2025 under Sections 75, 78 & 351 of BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Baghapurana, District Moga (Annexure P Vide order dated 12.03.2026, the petitioner was directed to join investigation. The said order is reproduced hereinafter: “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case No.151 dated 04.08.2025 under Sections 75, 78 & 351 of BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Baghapurana, District Moga. On 07.11.2025, the coordinate Bench of this Court had passed the following order: “Petitioner Mool Chand has filed petition u Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 151 dated 04.08.2025 under Section 75, 78, 351 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 registered at Police Station Baghapurana, District Moga (Annexure P Learned counsel for petitioner pointed out that a IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 06.04.2026 … PETITIONER ....RESPONDENT KIRTI SINGH for the petitioner. the present petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.151 dated 04.08.2025 under Sections 75, 78 & 351 of BNS, 2023, registered at Police (Annexure P-1). Vide order dated 12.03.2026, the petitioner was directed to join investigation. The said order is reproduced hereinafter:- Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.151 dated 04.08.2025 under Sections 75, 78 & 351 of BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Baghapurana, District Moga. On 07.11.2025, the coordinate Bench of this Court had passed Petitioner Mool Chand has filed petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 151 dated 04.08.2025 under Section 75, 78, 351 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 registered at Police Station Baghapurana, District Moga (Annexure P-1). Learned counsel for petitioner pointed out that a SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.04.06 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-62533 3. Learned State counsel on instructions from submits that in compliance of order dated joined the investigation and is not required for any further investigation. 4. Having considered the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the petition is allowed. Order dated 62533-2025 (O&M) -2- false FIR has been lodged against petitioner. In fact, no such incident ever took place. In fact, complainant and his family was inimical towards him as he was pursuing his complaints (Annexures P-3 an injury at that time. MLR dated 03.08.2024 is Annexure P No such complaint was ever filed by complainant regarding his conduct. He is ready to join investigation. Notice of motion. On advance notice, Mr. Jasjit Singh Rattu, Punjab appears and accepts notice on behalf of State. He prays for an adjournment to file status report to clarify the factual position. Adjourned to 13.01.2026, for filing status report. Considering the aforesaid factual position, let no coercive steps be taken against petitioner till next date of hearing.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the instant case on the statement of the complainant. There is no material on record to establis sweeping and generic allegations against the petitioner, who is ready and willing to join investigation and cooperate. 4. Per contra, learned counsel for the State has opposed the submissions made by the learned counsel. 5. The case is adjourned to 27.03.2026 for arguments. 6. In the meantime, the petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Agency/Officer. He shall abide by the following conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) BNSS, 2023;- (1)That the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required to do so. (2)That the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts to the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to Court or to any police officer. (3)That the petitioner shall not leave India without prior permission of the Court. 7. Needless to mention that the investigating agency/officer shall continue with t in usual manner.” Learned State counsel on instructions from submits that in compliance of order dated 12.03.2026 joined the investigation and is not required for any further investigation. Having considered the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the petition is allowed. Order dated 12.03.2026 passed by this Court, is hereby false FIR has been lodged against petitioner. In fact, no such incident ever took place. In fact, complainant and his family was inimical towards him as he was pursuing his 3 and P-4). He had also suffered injury at that time. MLR dated 03.08.2024 is Annexure P-2. No such complaint was ever filed by complainant regarding his conduct. He is ready to join investigation. On advance notice, Mr. Jasjit Singh Rattu, DAG, appears and accepts notice on behalf of State. He prays for an adjournment to file status report to clarify the Adjourned to 13.01.2026, for filing status report. Considering the aforesaid factual position, let no steps be taken against petitioner till next date of Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the instant case on the statement of the complainant. There is no material on record to establish the even otherwise sweeping and generic allegations against the petitioner, who is ready and willing to join investigation and cooperate. Per contra, learned counsel for the State has opposed the submissions made by the learned counsel. case is adjourned to 27.03.2026 for arguments. In the meantime, the petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Agency/Officer. He shall abide by the following conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) BNSS, petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required to do (2)That the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to Court or to any police officer. That the petitioner shall not leave India without prior Needless to mention that the investigating agency/officer shall continue with the investigation of the case Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Binderpal Kaur, 12.03.2026, the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for any further investigation. Having considered the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the passed by this Court, is hereby SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.04.06 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-62533 made absolute, s BNSS. 5. This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read as granting the petitioner(s) indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned other incident that involves commission of an offence. 6. Liberty is reserved with the investigating agency/complainant to move to this Court for a direction under Section 483(3) of BNSS, 2023 (erstwhile Section 439( stipulated under Section 482(2) BNSS, or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. 06.04.2026 SwarnjitS Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 62533-2025 (O&M) -3- made absolute, subject to the condition enumerated under Section 482(2) This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read as granting the petitioner(s) indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. Liberty is reserved with the investigating agency/complainant to move to this Court for a direction under Section 483(3) of BNSS, 2023 (erstwhile Section 439(2) of Cr.P.C.), in the event of violation of any term, stipulated under Section 482(2) BNSS, or upon showing any other sufficient Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No ubject to the condition enumerated under Section 482(2) This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read as granting the petitioner(s) indefinite protection from arrest. It shall d will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. Liberty is reserved with the investigating agency/complainant to move to this Court for a direction under Section 483(3) of BNSS, 2023 2) of Cr.P.C.), in the event of violation of any term, stipulated under Section 482(2) BNSS, or upon showing any other sufficient Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands (KIRTI SINGH) JUDGE SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.04.06 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document