IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 208 SURAJ @ SULTAN AND ANOTHER STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. Present : Mr Mr. Puneet Kumar Bansal, Advocate for Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab MANISHA BATRA 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of Bhar Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case Sections 61 of Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police Station Sadar Ferozepur, District Ferozepur 2. Vide order dated was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. Order dated 24.02.2025, passed by this Court, reads as under: “Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case arising out of FIR No.35 dated 02.03.2024 registered under Sections 61 of Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police St Ferozepur, District Ferozepur on the allegations that on 02.03.2024, a police party headed by Gurnam Singh, ASI was present near village IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M Date of decision: SURAJ @ SULTAN AND ANOTHER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA Mr. Charanjit Singh, Advocate for Mr. Puneet Kumar Bansal, Advocate for Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (oral) Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of Bhar Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.35 dated 02.03.2024 registered under Sections 61 of Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police Station Sadar Ferozepur, District Ferozepur Vide order dated 24.02.2025, passed by this Court, the petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. Order dated .2025, passed by this Court, reads as under: Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case arising out of FIR No.35 dated 02.03.2024 registered under Sections 61 of Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police St Ferozepur, District Ferozepur on the allegations that on 02.03.2024, a police party headed by Gurnam Singh, ASI was present near village IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH M No.10440 of 2025 Date of decision: 07.04.2025 …. Petitioners …. Respondent MANISHA BATRA , Advocate for Mr. Puneet Kumar Bansal, Advocate for the petitioners. . Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), is for grant of anticipatory FIR No.35 dated 02.03.2024 registered under Sections 61 of Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police Station Sadar Ferozepur, .2025, passed by this Court, the petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. Order dated .2025, passed by this Court, reads as under: Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case arising out of FIR No.35 dated 02.03.2024 registered under Sections 61 of Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police Station Sadar Ferozepur, District Ferozepur on the allegations that on 02.03.2024, a police party headed by Gurnam Singh, ASI was present near village tiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), is for grant of anticipatory FIR No.35 dated 02.03.2024 registered under Sections 61 of Punjab Excise Act, 1914 at Police Station Sadar Ferozepur, .2025, passed by this Court, the petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. Order dated Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case arising out of FIR No.35 dated 02.03.2024 registered ation Sadar Ferozepur, District Ferozepur on the allegations that on 02.03.2024, a police party headed by Gurnam Singh, ASI was present near village Jyoti 2025.04.09 09:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.10440 of 2025 Dulchi when a secret information was received that the petitioner who were engaged in the business of manuf were having huge quantity of liquor with them and were present at that time near Kilche Ke. It was informed that they were waiting for some vehicle for taking it further and could be apprehended if a raid immediately con immediately rushed towards informed place after sending a ruqa for registration of FIR. The petitioners were found present there along with three rubber tubes. On seeing the police party, they managed after leaving behind those tubes. On checking the tubes, 300 bottles of illicit liquor was found kept therein. The same was taken in custody. After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings have been initiated and are underway. Apprehending th application for grant of pre learned Additional Sessions Judge, Ferozepur on 14.02.2025. that they have been falsely i effected them. They are ready to join the investigation. Their custodial interrogation is not required. petition seeks time to file statu M No.10440 of 2025 Dulchi when a secret information was received that the petitioner who were engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling illicit liquor were having huge quantity of liquor with them and were present at that time near Kilche Ke. It was informed that they were waiting for some vehicle for taking it further and could be apprehended if a raid immediately conducted. On believing the information, the police party immediately rushed towards informed place after sending a ruqa for registration of FIR. The petitioners were found present there along with three rubber tubes. On seeing the police party, they managed after leaving behind those tubes. On checking the tubes, 300 bottles of illicit liquor was found kept therein. The same was taken in custody. After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings have been initiated and are underway. Apprehending their arrest, the petitioners moved application for grant of pre-arrest bail which had been dismissed by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Ferozepur on 14.02.2025. It is inter alia argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that they have been falsely implicated in this case. No recovery is to be effected them. They are ready to join the investigation. Their custodial interrogation is not required. Notice of motion. Learned State counsel who has advance notice of the petition seeks time to file status report. Adjourned to 07.04.2025. M No.10440 of 2025 -2- Dulchi when a secret information was received that the petitioner who acturing and selling illicit liquor were having huge quantity of liquor with them and were present at that time near Kilche Ke. It was informed that they were waiting for some vehicle for taking it further and could be apprehended if a raid ducted. On believing the information, the police party immediately rushed towards informed place after sending a ruqa for registration of FIR. The petitioners were found present there along with three rubber tubes. On seeing the police party, they managed to flee after leaving behind those tubes. On checking the tubes, 300 bottles of illicit liquor was found kept therein. The same was taken in custody. After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings have been initiated eir arrest, the petitioners moved arrest bail which had been dismissed by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Ferozepur on 14.02.2025. It is inter alia argued by learned counsel for the petitioner mplicated in this case. No recovery is to be effected them. They are ready to join the investigation. Their custodial Learned State counsel who has advance notice of the Dulchi when a secret information was received that the petitioner who acturing and selling illicit liquor were having huge quantity of liquor with them and were present at that time near Kilche Ke. It was informed that they were waiting for some vehicle for taking it further and could be apprehended if a raid ducted. On believing the information, the police party immediately rushed towards informed place after sending a ruqa for registration of FIR. The petitioners were found present there along with to flee after leaving behind those tubes. On checking the tubes, 300 bottles of illicit liquor was found kept therein. The same was taken in custody. After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings have been initiated eir arrest, the petitioners moved arrest bail which had been dismissed by It is inter alia argued by learned counsel for the petitioner mplicated in this case. No recovery is to be effected them. They are ready to join the investigation. Their custodial Learned State counsel who has advance notice of the Jyoti 2025.04.09 09:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.10440 of 2025 before the Investigating/Arresting Officer to join investigation within one week or as and when subsequently required thereafter. In the event of their arrest, t petitioners on interim bail on furnishing personal/surety bonds to his/her satisfaction. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482 (2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksh (for short BNSS), 2023 3. Status report dated 03.04.2025 filed on behalf of respondent is taken on record. 4. Learned State counsel, on instructions from the Investigating Officer, has submitted that the petitioner has joined investi 22.03.2025 and he is not required for custodial interrogation. 5. Keeping in view the above mentioned facts and circumstances, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated absolute, subject to grant of anticipatory bail. 07.04.2025 Jyoti-IV M No.10440 of 2025 In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to appear before the Investigating/Arresting Officer to join investigation within one week or as and when subsequently required thereafter. In the event of their arrest, the Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioners on interim bail on furnishing personal/surety bonds to his/her satisfaction. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482 (2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksh (for short BNSS), 2023.” Status report dated 03.04.2025 filed on behalf of respondent is taken on record. Learned State counsel, on instructions from the Investigating Officer, has submitted that the petitioner has joined investi .2025 and he is not required for custodial interrogation. Keeping in view the above mentioned facts and circumstances, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated 24.02.2025, granting interim bail to the petitioner, is made subject to compliance of usual terms and conditions requisite for grant of anticipatory bail. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No. Whether reportable : Yes/No M No.10440 of 2025 -3- In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to appear before the Investigating/Arresting Officer to join investigation within one week or as and when subsequently required thereafter. In the event he Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioners on interim bail on furnishing personal/surety bonds to his/her satisfaction. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482 (2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Status report dated 03.04.2025 filed on behalf of respondent-State Learned State counsel, on instructions from the Investigating Officer, has submitted that the petitioner has joined investigation on .2025 and he is not required for custodial interrogation. Keeping in view the above mentioned facts and circumstances, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed ing interim bail to the petitioner, is made compliance of usual terms and conditions requisite for (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No In the meantime, the petitioners are directed to appear before the Investigating/Arresting Officer to join investigation within one week or as and when subsequently required thereafter. In the event he Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioners on interim bail on furnishing personal/surety bonds to his/her satisfaction. The petitioners shall also abide by the conditions as a Sanhita State Learned State counsel, on instructions from the Investigating gation on Keeping in view the above mentioned facts and circumstances, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed ing interim bail to the petitioner, is made compliance of usual terms and conditions requisite for Jyoti 2025.04.09 09:36 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document