CRM-M-15102-2025 & CRM-M-16243-2025 - 1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 214 Date of decision: 23.07.2025 1. CRM-M-15102-2025 JASVIR SINGH @ JASVEER SINGH ....Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER ...Respondent 2. CRM-M-16243-2025 MANPREET SINGH ....Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present : Mr. Abhishek Singla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. SANJAY VASHISTH. J.(Oral) 1. This order shall dispose of two petitions i.e. CRM-M-15102-2025 and CRM-M-16243-2025, as the same have emanated out of the same occurrence. 2. JASVIR SINGH @ JASVEER SINGH and MANPREET SINGH have filed the present petitions under Section 482 of BNSS, seeking grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.05 dated 08.01.2021, under Sections 420 and 120- B of IPC registered at Police Station City Khanna, District Khanna. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners by referring to the order dated 29.01.2021, passed by Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Khanna, submits that factum of compromise has already been recorded and same is reproduced here as AMANDEEP GOSAIN 2025.07.25 17:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment CRM-M-15102-2025 & CRM-M-16243-2025 - 2- under:- “Today complainant Shapinder Singh alongwith his counsel come present in the court. Power of attorney on behalf of complainant filed. The complainant vide his separate statement stated that the compromise has been effected between him and the accused and he has no objection if the bail is granted to the accused. Heard on the bail application. In the present case FIR has been lodged against the applicant u/s 420/120B IPC. In this case, accused is in custody since 22.01.2021. Challan has not been presented yet. The presentation of challan and conclusion of trial shall take long time. No useful purpose would be served by keeping the accused behind bars. Hence, above named accused/applicant Bhupesh Kumar is admitted on bail on furnishing bail/surety bonds in the sum of Rs.20,000/- with one surety in the like amount. Bail bonds and surety bonds not furnished. Now, papers be tagged with the remand papers. Now to come upon 09.02.2021 ie date fixed.” 4. Thus counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioners in both the cases are not required to be subjected for any custodial interrogation and they are ready to join the investigation. 5. In view of the fact that factum of compromise between the main accused Bhupesh Kumar and the complainant has already been admitted before the Court of Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Khanna, petitioners (in the respective petitions) are directed to make themselves available to join investigation, within two weeks from today or as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). AMANDEEP GOSAIN 2025.07.25 17:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment CRM-M-15102-2025 & CRM-M-16243-2025 - 3- 6. Besides, the petitioners would submit/surrender their passport before the Arresting Officer and an undertaking on oath that in case of leaving the Country, they would seek prior permission from the Investigating Agency/concerned Court. 7. Both the petitions stand disposed of. 8. A photocopy of this order be placed on the file of the connected case. (SANJAY VASHISTH) 23.07.2025 JUDGE amandeep Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No AMANDEEP GOSAIN 2025.07.25 17:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment