CRM-M- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 212 Jasbir Singh State of Punjab CORAM: Present: SUMEET GOEL 1. 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in 24.11.2024 Station Model Town, District Police Commissionerate, Ludhiana. 2. -15887-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Jasbir Singh V/s State of Punjab CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET Mr. Sukhmeet Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jasjit Singh, DAG Punjab. ***** SUMEET GOEL, J. (Oral) Present petition has been filed under Section for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in 24.11.2024, under Sections 304, 3(5), 317(2) of BNS Model Town, District Police Commissionerate, Ludhiana. On 24.03.2025, the following order was passed: “The petitioner is seeking the concession Section 482 of BNSS, in case FIR No.157, dated 24.11.2024. under Sections 304, 3(5), 317(2) of BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Model Town, District Police Commissionerate. Ludhiana. Learned counsel for the petitioner, allegedly two unknown assailants attacked the complainant with a datar and thereafter. fled away from the scene after snatching her gold ornaments. Leamed counsel has submitted that the petitioner came to be nominated on the basis of a disclosure statement allegedly suffered by co accused. Mani, who claimed that the weapon of offence had been provided to him by the petitioner and it was the petitioner, who after carrying out recce had masterminded the crime in question. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-15887-2025 Date of decision: 21.07.202 ....Petitioner ....Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Sukhmeet Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. sjit Singh, DAG Punjab. ***** Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.157 dated 304, 3(5), 317(2) of BNS registered at Police Model Town, District Police Commissionerate, Ludhiana. the following order was passed:- “The petitioner is seeking the concession of anticipatory bail under Section 482 of BNSS, in case FIR No.157, dated 24.11.2024. under Sections 304, 3(5), 317(2) of BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Model Town, District Police Commissionerate. Ludhiana. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that allegedly two unknown assailants attacked the complainant with a datar and thereafter. fled away from the scene after snatching her gold ornaments. Leamed counsel has submitted that the petitioner came to be of a disclosure statement allegedly suffered by co accused. Mani, who claimed that the weapon of offence had been provided to him by the petitioner and it was the petitioner, who after carrying out recce had masterminded the crime in question. .2025 482 of BNSS, dated registered at Police of anticipatory bail under Section 482 of BNSS, in case FIR No.157, dated 24.11.2024. under Sections 304, 3(5), 317(2) of BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station inter alia, contends that allegedly two unknown assailants attacked the complainant with a datar and thereafter. fled away from the scene after snatching her gold ornaments. Leamed counsel has submitted that the petitioner came to be of a disclosure statement allegedly suffered by co- accused. Mani, who claimed that the weapon of offence had been provided to him by the petitioner and it was the petitioner, who after carrying out AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.21 17:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- 3. has stated that pursuant to the order dated joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. 4. by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 5. be read granting petiti confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. 6. cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section sufficient cause. -15887-2025 On a pointed query put to the learned counsel as to whether the petitioner is involved in any other criminal case of identical nature, he has categorically replied in the negative. Notice of motion. On the asking of the Court, Mr. H.S. Deol, Senior DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent his submissions. Adjourned to 21.07.2025 Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation and appear before the investigating agency as and when called upon to d In the event of his arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. Learned State counsel, on instructions from has stated that pursuant to the order dated joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. In view of the above, the interim order dated by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482 of BNSS. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for lation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482 of BNSS, sufficient cause. 2 ted query put to the learned counsel as to whether the petitioner is involved in any other criminal case of identical nature, he has categorically replied in the negative. On the asking of the Court, Mr. H.S. Deol, Senior DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and prays for time to address Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation and appear before the investigating agency as and when called upon to do so. In the event of his arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C./482(2) of the BNSS, 2023” Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Pardeep Singh has stated that pursuant to the order dated 24.03.2025, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. In view of the above, the interim order dated 24.03.2025 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not oner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for lation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition , 2023 or upon showing any other ted query put to the learned counsel as to whether the petitioner is involved in any other criminal case of identical nature, he has On the asking of the Court, Mr. H.S. Deol, Senior DAG, Punjab, State and prays for time to address Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation and o so. In the event of his arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as ASI Pardeep Singh, , the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not oner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for lation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition or upon showing any other AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.21 17:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- 7. be construed to be an opini July 21, 202 Ajay -15887-2025 Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. , 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 3 Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not on on the merits of the case. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not AJAY KUMAR 2025.07.21 17:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document