SUMIT SINGLA 2025.08.19 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Name & age of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District Lovepreet Singh @ Lovi, aged about 23 years 0163 30.10.2024 22 of NDPS Act and Sections 42, 52-A of Prisons Act, 1894 City Gurdaspur Gurdasp ur 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that as per the allegations in the FIR, two bundles of bidis, three packs of tobacco, one packet of cigarettes, twenty red capsules, and two Nokia keypad mobile phones etc., were found inside the jail, allegedly thrown from outside. However, counsel for the petitioner points out that FIR does not provide any particulars or details regarding any specific suspect involved in the incident. 3. It is on 24.11.2024, when one FIR No.184 was registered under Section 24 of the NDPS Act, at Police Station City Gurdaspur, a disclosure statement of the arrested accused was recorded, and thereon the petitioner has been involved in the untraced case. 4. Counsel for the petitioner further submits that petitioner is already known to the police party, as he has been falsely involved in four other cases. Particulars of those four cases are mentioned here under:- FIR No. Date Sections Police Station 184 24.11.2024 22 of NDPS Act and Section 42 and 52-A of Prison Act City Gurdaspur 170 10.11.2024 22 of NDPS Act and Section 42 and 52-A of Prison Act City Gurdaspur 171 16.11.2024 Section 42 and 52-A of Prison Act City Gurdaspur 185 26.11.2024 Section 42 and 52-A of Prison Act City Gurdaspur 5. By referring to the dates of the FIRs and the relevant police station, counsel for the petitioner argues that in all subsequently registered and untraced cases at Police Station City Gurdaspur, petitioner SUMIT SINGLA 2025.08.19 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document has been unfairly made a scapegoat by the police. It is contended that the police are intent on using the petitioner to project their success, and in doing so, they are determined to ruin his career, particularly at a time when he is in the prime of his youth. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 6. Notice of motion. 7. On advance notice, Mr. Amandeep Singh, DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report. 6. Adjourned to 19.05.2025. 7. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation 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.).8. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court. 3. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 03.04.2025 passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions confirms the said averment made by counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on SUMIT SINGLA 2025.08.19 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document 28.04.2025 by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 03.04.2025 passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 7. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) 18.08.2025 JUDGE Sumit Singla Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO SUMIT SINGLA 2025.08.19 16:03 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document