212 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-15041-2025 Date of decision: 14.07.2025 AMIT RANA ...PETITIONER V/S STATE OF HARYANA ...RESPONDENT CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Parvesh Malik, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vikas Bhardwaj, AAG, Haryana. **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The instant petition is preferred under Section 482 BNSS, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail in FIR No.62 dated 26.02.2025, Police Station Kunjpura, District Karnal registered under Sections 115, 3(5), 351(2) of BNS, 2023. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that during the course of investigation, offences under Sections 118(2) and 109 of BNS, 2023 have been added and prays that the aforementioned offences be added in the prayer clause as well as in the head-note of the present petition. 3. Allowed as prayed for. 4. Registry is directed to make the necessary corrections by adding offences under Sections 118(2) and 109 of BNS, 2023, which were added later on during investigation. 5. On 19.03.2025, following order was passed: “By way of present petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS), MANISHA 2025.07.15 16:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-15041-2025 2 the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR (Annexure P-1) as under: - FIR No. Dated Sections Police Station 62 26.02.2025 115, 3(5), 651(2) of BNS Kunjpura, District Karnal 2. It is, inter alia, contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He contends that the petitioner has no concern whatsoever with the allegations levelled in the FIR. He contends that even in the alleged video, although the petitioner is visible but he has not been attributed any specific overt act except arguing wit the complainant. He contends that the police has registered a false case just to harass the petitioner. Hence, the instant petition. 3. Notice of motion. 4. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Arun Kumar Gujjar, AAG, Haryana, present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the State-respondent and prays for time to file the status report/reply in the matter. 5. Adjourned to 21.04.2025. 6. Needful be done well before the date fixed with an advance copy to the counsel opposite. 7. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is hereby directed to join investigation within seven days from today and in the event of his arrest, he is ordered to be released on interim bail on his furnishing personal/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. He shall also abide by conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanita 2023 (BNSS). 8. Investigating Officer (concerned) to remain present in Court along with relevant records on the date fixed.” 6. Learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that in compliance of order dated 19.03.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has MANISHA 2025.07.15 16:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-15041-2025 3 joined the investigation and is not required for further custodial interrogation. 7. Keeping in view the statement made by learned State Counsel, the order dated 19.03.2025, is made absolute. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions enumerated in Section 482(2) BNSS, 2023 (Erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.) 8. The petition is accordingly disposed of. 9. Nothing observed hereinabove shall be construed to be an expression of opinion by this Court lest it may prejudice the trial. The learned trial Court is directed to proceed with the trial on its own merits, strictly in accordance with law. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) July 14, 2025 JUDGE manisha (i) Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No (ii) Whether reportable Yes/No MANISHA 2025.07.15 16:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document