CRM-M-18891-2025 - 1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 201 CRM-M-18891-2025 Date of decision: 11.07.2025 VIJAY SINGH ALIAS VIJA ....Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present : Mr. S.P.Soi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jasdeep Singh, Additional A.G, Punjab. SANJAY VASHISTH. J.(Oral) 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder: Name & age of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District Vijay Singh alias Vija, aged about 27 years 21 10.02.2025 105 of the BNS, 202 Mehatpur Jalandhar Rural 2. On 05.04.2025, following order was passed:- “Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder: Name & FIR Date Section(s) Police Station District AMANDEEP GOSAIN 2025.07.14 14:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment CRM-M-18891-2025 - 2- age of Petitioner (s) No. Vijay Singh alias Vija, aged about 27 years 21 10.02.2025 105 of the BNS, 202 Mehatpur Jalandhar Rural 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that even if the version of the FIR is taken as true and correct, no criminal offence against the petitioner would be made out. It is admitted fact in the FIR that death of Jagtar Singh @ Kamma, has not been directly attributed to the petitioner, rather, he is alleged to be a cause behind death. 3. Counsel further submits that making out an offence under Section 304 of IPC (Section 105 of BNS, 2023), would be a big question in the present case. In fact, as per another admitted fact in the FIR that deceased himself, was habitual of intoxicant, as he was taking drugs, thus, no fault can be attributed to anybody else for the life, which he has lost on his own. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On asking of the Court, Mr. Amandeep Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice and seeks some time to respond to the submissions addressed by learned counsel opposite, after seeking instructions, and, in case of necessity, to file status report. Let a copy of the complete paper book be supplied to learned State counsel during course of the day. 6. Adjourned to 26.05.2025. 7. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 8. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court. “ AMANDEEP GOSAIN 2025.07.14 14:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment CRM-M-18891-2025 - 3- 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 05.04.2025, passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions from official respondent, confirms the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner would not be required now for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation, custodial interrogation is no more required, present petition is allowed and ad-interim order dated 05.04.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 7. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) 11.07.2025 JUDGE amandeep Whether speaking/reasoned. : Yes/No Whether Reportable. : Yes/No AMANDEEP GOSAIN 2025.07.14 14:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment