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2025 DAILYLAW 4209 (PNJ)

PARVEEN SHARMA v. STATE OF HARYANA

CRM-M/56001/2025 · 2026-03-18

Aman Chaudhary

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10.01.2025 registered under Sections 316(4) and 318(4) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 61(1) and 215 adde Ambala. 10.01.2025 registered under Sections 316(4) and 318(4) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 61(1) and 215 added later on) at Police Station Panjokhra Sahib, On 01.10.2025, this Court had passed the following order: “Prayer is under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR registered under Sections 316(4) and 318(4) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 61(1) and 215 added later Panjokhra Sahib, Ambala. Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the only allegation against the present peti purchased the fuel from the staff of the petrol pump illegally and not from the machine, samples of fuel by staff to him, and the allegation that there are overdues towards him, is civil in nature, and does not att liability. It is further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation Notice of motion. Mr. Karan Veer Singh, Sr.DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of respondent petitioner is required for recovery of car which was used for refilling of fuel. Mr.Neeraj Goel, Advocate has filed his power of attorney on behalf of the complainant, which is taken on record. Learned counsel opposed the contentions of learned counsel for the petitioner by submitting that FIR No.5 dated 10.01.2025 registered under Sections 316(4) and 318(4) of BNS, 2023 on) at Police Station Panjokhra Sahib, , this Court had passed the following order:- Prayer is under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagrik for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.5 dated 10.01.2025 registered under Sections 316(4) and 318(4) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 61(1) and 215 added later on) at Police Station Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the allegation against the present petitioner is that he had the staff of the petrol pump illegally and not from the machine, samples of fuel were illegally sold by staff to him, and the allegation that there are overdues towards him, is civil in nature, and does not attract criminal further submitted that the petitioner is ready investigation Mr. Karan Veer Singh, Sr.DAG, Haryana, accepts behalf of respondent-State and submitted that the recovery of car which was used for Mr.Neeraj Goel, Advocate has filed his power of behalf of the complainant, which is taken on opposed the contentions of learned petitioner by submitting that the present PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.03.18 18:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. petitioner knowingly purchased the petrol from illegal source i.e. from the staff, at a lesser price and not from the machine of the pump. It is further submitted that the petitioner is required for recovery of his car in which the said fuel was used. Heard. Keeping in view the allegations against the present petitioner that he has purchased the fuel at lesser price from the staff of petrol pump, this Court finds merit in contention of Ld. counsel for petitioner, as the vehicle which is stated to be recovered, disputedly belongs to the petitioner. So, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required by Investigating Officer. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of investigating/arresting officer subject to the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). Adjourned to 10.12.2025.” 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 Kulbir 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 01.10.2025 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 18:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.