CRM-M-15768-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 213-2 CRM-M-15768-2025 Decided on:20.05.2025 Makhan Singh and others …...Petitioners Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Dayal Partap Singh Randhawa, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS, seeking anticipatory bail to the petitioners in DDR No.003 dated 06.02.2025, under Sections 115(2), 118(1)(2), 148, 191(3), 151(2)(3) of BNS, 2023 in FIR No.08 dated 02.02.2025, under Sections 115(2), 304, 324(6), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Rahon, District SBS Nagar. 2. On 21.03.2025, following order was passed:- “1. Prayer in the present pet ition under Section 482 of BNSS, is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in DDR No.003 dated 06.02.2025, under Sections 115(2), 118(1)(2), 148, 191(3), 151(2)(3) of BNS 2023 in FIR No.08 dated 02.02.2025 under Sections 115(2), 304, 324(6), 191(3), 190 of BNS 2023, registered at Police Station Rahon, District SBS Nagar. 2. Counsel for the petitioners submits that order of ad- interim anticipatory bail has already been passed by this Court on 12.03.2025 passed in CRM-M-13623-2025 qua one of the accused therein, namely, Sukhjinder Singh. Counsel produced the copy of the said order and the same is taken on record. Counsel submits that none of the present three petitioners namely Makhan Singh, Harjit Singh and Hardeep Singh, have been attributed any injury. Thus, prays for grant of anticipatory bail. Counsel further submits that petitiones are is ready to join investigation and cooperate with the investigating agency. 3. Notice of motion. 4. On advance notice, Mr. Amandeep Singh, DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of respondent – State and seeks some time to respond to the submissions addressed by learned counsel opposite, after seeking instructions, and, in case of necessity, to file status report. RASHMI 2025.05.20 18:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-15768-2025 2 5. In the meanwhile, the petitioners – Makhan Singh, Harjit Singh and Hardeep Singh, are directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of their arrest, the petitioners shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to their furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioners shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 6. Adjourned to 20.05.2025. 7. 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.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, in compliance of the order dated 21.03.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioners have duly joined the investigation and has extended full cooperation. It is further submitted that custodial interrogation of the petitioners is not warranted. In view of the petitioners cooperation and the nature of evidence involved, it is prayed that the interim protection granted earlier be confirmed and the petition for anticipatory bail be allowed. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel submits that during the course of investigation, all the petitioners have been found innocent, and therefore, they are not required for any material purpose in the present case. This fact has been recorded by the Investigating Officer vide Rapat No. 49 dated 16.05.2025. 5. In view of the information provided by the learned State counsel, no further directions are required to be issued in this matter. Accordingly, the petition is disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE May 20, 2025 rashmi Whether Speaking/Reasoned:YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO RASHMI 2025.05.20 18:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document