IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 221 ANIL SHARMA STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: Present: MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) 1. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the petitioner in case of Indian Penal Code, 1860 District Rupnagar 2. anticipatory bail with direction to join investigation and the relevant part of the said order reads as petitioner, who is a retired bank official, was no doubt, It has been further submitted by the counsel that the from the petitioner since the misappropriated amount already IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM- Date of decision: ANIL SHARMA Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Mr. H.K. Brinda, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Rana, Sr. DAG, Punjab. MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0002 dated 06.01.202 Indian Penal Code, 1860, registered at Police Station Sadar Morinda Rupnagar. On 12.03.2025, the petitioner had been granted interim anticipatory bail with direction to join investigation and the relevant part of the said order reads as under: - “Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner, who is a retired bank official, was no doubt, suspended during his service, however, it is also a matter of record that the entire amount misappropriated by the petiti had already been deposited with the bank along with interest. Learned counsel has submitted that the only allegation, which remains against the petitioner is of having lowered the image of the bank on account of the alleged misappropriation. It has been further submitted by the counsel that the is willing to join investigation; no recovery is to be effected from the petitioner since the misappropriated amount already stand deposited with the bank.” IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -M-14067-2025 Date of decision: July 10, 2025 ...Petitioner ...Respondent HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Punjab. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of for grant of anticipatory bail to .01.2024 under Sections 409/420 at Police Station Sadar Morinda, .2025, the petitioner had been granted interim anticipatory bail with direction to join investigation and the relevant part of Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner, who is a retired bank official, was no doubt, suspended during his service, however, it is also a matter of record that the entire amount misappropriated by the petitioner had already been deposited with the bank along with ₹70,000/- interest. Learned counsel has submitted that the only allegation, which remains against the petitioner is of having lowered the image of the bank on account of the alleged misappropriation. It has been further submitted by the counsel that the petitioner is willing to join investigation; no recovery is to be effected from the petitioner since the misappropriated amount already ...Petitioner ...Respondent The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of for grant of anticipatory bail to 409/420 , .2025, the petitioner had been granted interim anticipatory bail with direction to join investigation and the relevant part of Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner, who is a retired bank official, was no doubt, suspended during his service, however, it is also a matter of oner - interest. Learned counsel has submitted that the only allegation, which remains against the petitioner is of having lowered the image of the bank on account of the alleged misappropriation. petitioner is willing to join investigation; no recovery is to be effected from the petitioner since the misappropriated amount already Jaspreet Kaur 2025.07.10 16:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-14067 3. compliance of order dated and cooperated with the investigating agency. 4. factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and cooperated with the investigating agency. He, on further i is not required for further investigation, much less for his custodial interrogation. 5. dated 12.03.2025, is made absolute subject to the conditions Section 438(2) Cr.P.C./482(2) BNSS. July 10, 2025 Jaspreet Kaur 14067-2025 Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that in compliance of order dated 12.03.2025, the petitio and cooperated with the investigating agency. Learned State counsel, on instructions, does not dispute the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and cooperated with the investigating agency. He, on further instructions, submits that the petitioner is not required for further investigation, much less for his custodial interrogation. In view of the above, the petition is allowed, and interim order .03.2025, is made absolute subject to the conditions Section 438(2) Cr.P.C./482(2) BNSS. July 10, 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable -2- Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that in .03.2025, the petitioner has joined investigation and cooperated with the investigating agency. Learned State counsel, on instructions, does not dispute the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and cooperated with the nstructions, submits that the petitioner is not required for further investigation, much less for his custodial In view of the above, the petition is allowed, and interim order .03.2025, is made absolute subject to the conditions laid down in (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that in ner has joined investigation Learned State counsel, on instructions, does not dispute the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and cooperated with the nstructions, submits that the petitioner is not required for further investigation, much less for his custodial In view of the above, the petition is allowed, and interim order laid down in Jaspreet Kaur 2025.07.10 16:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh