209 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-17100-2025 Date of Decision:18.08.2025 Jarnail Singh …Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab …Respondent Coram : Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.S.Shekhawat Present : Mr. Akun Sheemar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. M.S. Bajwa, DAG, Punjab. ***** N.S.Shekhawat J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner has filed the present petition under Section 482 of B.N.S.S with a prayer to grant anticipatory bail to him in case FIR No.212, dated 23.10.2024, under Section 21 of NDPS Act, 29 of NDPS Act added later on, registered at Police Station Ajnala, District Amritsar Rural (Annexure P-1). 2. Vide order dated 27.03.2025, notice was issued to State of Punjab and the petitioner was directed to join the investigation. It was further ordered that in the event of arrest, he would be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. On the adjourned date i.e.20.05.2025, learned counsel for the petitioner had informed the Court that the petitioner had not joined the investigation in the present case. Consequently, he was directed to join the investigation at 10:00 AM on 27.05.2025 and all other dates, as and when required by the I.O of the present cases. He was also directed to co-operate with the I.O of the case and the case was adjourned for today i.e. 18.08.2025. HITESH 2025.08.19 09:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh CRM-M-17100-2025 -2 3. Today, during the Court hearing, learned State counsel has informed the Court that in the three months, the petitioner has not joined the investigation, despite giving opportunities. 4. It is apparent from the record, despite specific directions by this Court twice, the petitioner has not appeared before the I.O of the present case to join the proceedings. 5. Consequently, the petitioner is not entitled to the discretionary relief of anticipatory bail in this case and the present petition is ordered to be dismissed by this Court. 6. Dismissed accordingly. (N.S.SHEKHAWAT) 18.08.2025 JUDGE hitesh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No HITESH 2025.08.19 09:30 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh