CRM-M-15846 213 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Harjot Singh State of Punjab CORAM: Present: SUMEET GOEL 1. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 concession of 11.02.2025, under Sections Police Station 2. 3. Singh) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 15846-2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM- Date of decision: Harjot Singh versus State of Punjab HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Shivraj Daumajre, Advocate for Mr. G.P.S. Ghuman, Advocate for Mr. Jasjit Singh, DAG Punjab. ***** SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BN concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. , under Sections 25, 54, 59 of the Arms Act, 1959 Police Station Kharar, District S.A.S. Nagar, On 21.03.2025, the following order was passed: “Contends, inter alia, that petitioner was not named in the FIR; rather nominated on the basis of disclosure made by co Singh from whom recovery of alleged weapons i.e. .315 bore country made pistol, .32 bore pistol and four live cartridges have already been recovered by the police. Notice of motion. Ms. Manjot Kaur, learned Assistant Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent; seeks time to have instructions and/or to file written response in the matter. Posted for 01.05.2025. In the meanwhile, petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Officer; but he be not arrested till Learned State counsel (on instructions ) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -M-15846-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: July 23, 2025 ....Petitioner ....Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL , Advocate for Mr. G.P.S. Ghuman, Advocate for the petitioner. filed under Section 482 of the (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0031 dated 25, 54, 59 of the Arms Act, 1959, registered at Kharar, District S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab. the following order was passed:- , that petitioner was not named in the FIR; rather nominated on the basis of disclosure made by co-accused Amrinder Singh from whom recovery of alleged weapons i.e. .315 bore country- pistol, .32 bore pistol and four live cartridges have already been Ms. Manjot Kaur, learned Assistant Advocate General, Punjab, epts notice on behalf of respondent; seeks time to have instructions and/or to file written response in the matter. In the meanwhile, petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Officer; but he be not arrested till the next date of hearing.” Learned State counsel (on instructions from ASI Gurdeep ) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 21.03.2025, the petitioner Petitioner Respondent filed under Section 482 of the for grant of dated , registered at , that petitioner was not named in the FIR; Amrinder - pistol, .32 bore pistol and four live cartridges have already been Ms. Manjot Kaur, learned Assistant Advocate General, Punjab, epts notice on behalf of respondent; seeks time to have instructions In the meanwhile, petitioner shall join investigation before the from ASI Gurdeep , the petitioner MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.07.23 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM-M-15846 has indeed joined investigation, but his custodial interrogation is required for recovery of pistol/ cartridges. 4. of the record, especially in view of the factum of the petitioner investigation and his custodial recovery of the alleged fire arm/ cartridges, 21.03.2025 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of 5. be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned other incident that in 6. cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 7. be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 8. July 23, 2025 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 15846-2025 (O&M) joined investigation, but his custodial interrogation is required for recovery of pistol/ cartridges. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and of the record, especially in view of the factum of the petitioner igation and his custodial interrogation being sought only for effecting recovery of the alleged fire arm/ cartridges, passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 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 cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other ficient cause. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. , 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No 2 joined investigation, but his custodial interrogation is required for Having heard learned counsel for the parties and upon perusal of the record, especially in view of the factum of the petitioner having joined interrogation being sought only for effecting recovery of the alleged fire arm/ cartridges, the interim order dated passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions BNSS, 2023. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be and will not operate in respect of any volves commission of an offence. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE joined investigation, but his custodial interrogation is required for upon perusal having joined interrogation being sought only for effecting the interim order dated passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be and will not operate in respect of any Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.07.23 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment