1. for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.39 dated 18.12.2025, registered at Police Station Vigilance Bureau, Range Jalandhar, District Jalandhar, 13(2) of PC Act, 1988, now 13(1)A 1988, as amended by PC Amendment Act, 2018 467, 471, 120 of BNS. 2. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.39 dated 18.12.2025, registered at Police Station Vigilance Bureau, Range District Jalandhar, under Sections 3(2) of PC Act, 1988, now 13(1)A read with Section 13(2) of PC Act, 1988, as amended by PC Amendment Act, 2018 471, 120-B IPC (new Sections 316(5), 318(4), On 10.03.2026, this Court had passed the following order: “Learned counsel contends that neither demanded nor received any amount and allegations against him were made in the year 2015, while the FIR was registered in 2025. He is 77 years of age, having no role to play, had not misused his official position and attested the entry in routine. He is not involved in any other case; ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will cooperate. Notice of motion. At the asking of the Court, The present petition has been filed under Section 482 BNSS for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.39 dated 18.12.2025, registered at Police Station Vigilance Bureau, Range under Sections 13(1)C read with Section read with Section 13(2) of PC Act, 1988, as amended by PC Amendment Act, 2018, and Sections 409, 420, B IPC (new Sections 316(5), 318(4), 338, 340(2) and 61(2) ourt had passed the following order:- Learned counsel contends that the petitioner has neither demanded nor received any amount and allegations against him were made in the year 2015, while the FIR was registered in 2025. He is 77 years of age, having no role to play, had not misused his official position and entry in routine. He is not involved in any ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will At the asking of the Court, Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, DAG, PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.03.18 18:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 12.03.2026. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as enshrined under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join and cooperate with the Investigating Agency as required by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be deemed to have been vacated. Adjourned to 18.03.2026.” 3. Learned counsel submits that in pursuance of the afore- mentioned order, the petitioner has not only joined investigation but also fully cooperated with the investigating agency. He further submits that in case the investigating agency requires the petitioner to appear, he shall make himself available without demur. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions from SI Kewal Singh affirms the factum of joining the investigation by the petitioner and cooperating with the investigating agency. He also submits that at this stage, the petitioner is not required for further custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the above and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, anticipatory bail petition filed by the petitioner is allowed and the order dated 10.03.2026 granting interim bail to him, is hereby made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions as specified under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 6. However, it is made clear that if the petitioner fails to join and cooperate with the investigating agency as and when required, the State would be at liberty to move an application for cancellation of the present anticipatory bail granted to him. PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.03.18 18:45 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.