IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 222 SABIR STATE OF HARYANA CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. Present : Mr Ms. Sheenu Sura, D.A.G., Haryana. MANISHA BATRA 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of Bhar Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), is for grant of bail to the petitioner in case registered under Sections 3/13(1) and 8/13(3) of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015 and Sections 353, 186, 201 and 120 of IPC and Section 11 Station Sadar Nuh, District Nuh 2. Vide order dated 05.04.2025, passed by this Court, the petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. Order dated 05.04.2025, passed Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short petitioner for grant of anticipatory bail in case arising out of FIR No.100 dated 23.03.2024 regis 8/13(3) of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015 and Sections 353, 186, 201 and 120 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, at Police Station Sadar Nuh, District Nuh. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M Date of decision: Versus STATE OF HARYANA HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Mr. Nafees Ahmad Khan, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Sheenu Sura, D.A.G., Haryana. **** MANISHA BATRA, J. (oral) Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of Bhar Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), is for grant of bail to the petitioner in case arising out of registered under Sections 3/13(1) and 8/13(3) of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015 and Sections 353, 186, 201 and 120 of IPC and Section 11 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, at Police Station Sadar Nuh, District Nuh. Vide order dated 05.04.2025, passed by this Court, the petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. Order dated 05.04.2025, passed by this Court, reads as under: “The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short petitioner for grant of anticipatory bail in case arising out of FIR No.100 dated 23.03.2024 registered under Sections 3/13(1) and 8/13(3) of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015 and Sections 353, 186, 201 and 120 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, at Police Station Sadar Nuh, District Nuh. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH M No.18950 of 2025 Date of decision: 15.05.2025 …. Petitioner …. Respondent MANISHA BATRA , Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Sheenu Sura, D.A.G., Haryana. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), is for grant of anticipatory arising out of FIR No.100 dated 23.03.2024 registered under Sections 3/13(1) and 8/13(3) of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015 and Sections 353, 186, 201 and 120-B of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, at Police Vide order dated 05.04.2025, passed by this Court, the petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. Order dated by this Court, reads as under: The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short-‘BNSS’) by the petitioner for grant of anticipatory bail in case arising out of FIR tered under Sections 3/13(1) and 8/13(3) of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015 and Sections 353, 186, 201 and 120-B of IPC and Section 11 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, at Police Station Sadar tiya anticipatory FIR No.100 dated 23.03.2024 registered under Sections 3/13(1) and 8/13(3) of the Haryana Gauvansh B of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, at Police Vide order dated 05.04.2025, passed by this Court, the petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. Order dated The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of by the petitioner for grant of anticipatory bail in case arising out of FIR tered under Sections 3/13(1) and 8/13(3) of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan B of IPC and Section 11 of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, at Police Station Sadar Jyoti 2025.05.16 09:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM Sub Inspector Bachhu Singh had gone to the village Halock Bai, Mewat on the basis of a secret information and had found the petitioner and others while slaughtering cows. They had pelted stones towards the police party and then by taking advantage of darkness, escaped. Many slaughtered cows, two alive cows and implements used for slaughtering cows were recovered from the spot. After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings have been initiate underway. Apprehending his arrest, the petitioner moved an application for grant of anticipatory bail which has been dismissed by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Nuh vide order dated 03.05.2024. been falsely implicated in this case. The co Mukeem have been extended benefit of bail. No recovery is to be effected from him. His custodial interrogation is not required. He is ready to join the investigat be given benefit of pre arrest bail. appeared on behalf of the respondent co- bail. The allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. There are chances of his absconding if extended benefit of bail. Therefore, it is urged that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. He to file status report. CRM-M No.18950 of 2025 As per the allegations, on 23.03.2024, a police party headed by Sub Inspector Bachhu Singh had gone to the village Halock Bai, Mewat on the basis of a secret information and had found the petitioner and others while slaughtering cows. They had pelted stones owards the police party and then by taking advantage of darkness, escaped. Many slaughtered cows, two alive cows and implements used for slaughtering cows were recovered from the spot. After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings have been initiate underway. Apprehending his arrest, the petitioner moved an application for grant of anticipatory bail which has been dismissed by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Nuh vide order dated 03.05.2024. It is argued by learned counsel for been falsely implicated in this case. The co Mukeem have been extended benefit of bail. No recovery is to be effected from him. His custodial interrogation is not required. He is ready to join the investigation. Therefore, it is urged that he deserves to be given benefit of pre arrest bail. Notice of motion. On advance notice, Mr. Apoorv Garg, Sr. DAG, Haryana has appeared on behalf of the respondent -accused were extended benefit of regular bail and not anticipatory bail. The allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. There are chances of his absconding if extended benefit of bail. Therefore, it is urged that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. He to file status report. Adjourned to 15.05.2025. No.18950 of 2025 -2- per the allegations, on 23.03.2024, a police party headed by Sub Inspector Bachhu Singh had gone to the village Halock Bai, Mewat on the basis of a secret information and had found the petitioner and others while slaughtering cows. They had pelted stones owards the police party and then by taking advantage of darkness, escaped. Many slaughtered cows, two alive cows and implements used for slaughtering cows were recovered from the spot. After registration of FIR, investigation proceedings have been initiated and are underway. Apprehending his arrest, the petitioner moved an application for grant of anticipatory bail which has been dismissed by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Nuh vide order dated It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case. The co-accused Khurshid and Mukeem have been extended benefit of bail. No recovery is to be effected from him. His custodial interrogation is not required. He is ion. Therefore, it is urged that he deserves to On advance notice, Mr. Apoorv Garg, Sr. DAG, Haryana has appeared on behalf of the respondent-State and has submitted that the ed benefit of regular bail and not anticipatory bail. The allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. There are chances of his absconding if extended benefit of bail. Therefore, it is urged that the petition does not deserve to be allowed. He seeks time per the allegations, on 23.03.2024, a police party headed by Sub Inspector Bachhu Singh had gone to the village Halock Bai, Mewat on the basis of a secret information and had found the petitioner and others while slaughtering cows. They had pelted stones owards the police party and then by taking advantage of darkness, escaped. Many slaughtered cows, two alive cows and implements used for slaughtering cows were recovered from the spot. After registration d and are underway. Apprehending his arrest, the petitioner moved an application for grant of anticipatory bail which has been dismissed by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Nuh vide order dated the petitioner that he has accused Khurshid and Mukeem have been extended benefit of bail. No recovery is to be effected from him. His custodial interrogation is not required. He is ion. Therefore, it is urged that he deserves to On advance notice, Mr. Apoorv Garg, Sr. DAG, Haryana has State and has submitted that the ed benefit of regular bail and not anticipatory bail. The allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature. There are chances of his absconding if extended benefit of bail. Therefore, it seeks time Jyoti 2025.05.16 09:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM Investigating/Arresting Officer to join investigation within one week or as and when subsequently required thereafter. In the e arrest, the Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioner on ad also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhi reply indicating the involvement of the petitioner and all aspects would be considered at the time of final adjudication of the matter 3. Status report dated is taken on record. 4. Learned State counsel, on instructions from the Investigating Officer, has submitted that the petitioner has joined and he is not required for custodial interrogation. 5. Keeping in without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated 05.04.2025, granting interim bail to the petitioner, is made absolute, subject to grant of anticipatory bail. 15.05.2025 Jyoti-IV CRM-M No.18950 of 2025 In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating/Arresting Officer to join investigation within one week or as and when subsequently required thereafter. In the e arrest, the Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioner on ad-interim bail subject to his/her satisfaction. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 It would, however, be open to the learned State counsel to file a reply indicating the involvement of the petitioner and all aspects would be considered at the time of final adjudication of the matter Status report dated 14.05.2025 filed on behalf of respondent is taken on record. Learned State counsel, on instructions from the Investigating Officer, has submitted that the petitioner has joined and he is not required for custodial interrogation. Keeping in view the above mentioned facts and circumstances, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated 05.04.2025, granting interim bail to the petitioner, is made subject to compliance of usual terms grant of anticipatory bail. (MANISHA BATRA) Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No. Whether reportable : Yes/No No.18950 of 2025 -3- In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating/Arresting Officer to join investigation within one week or as and when subsequently required thereafter. In the event of his arrest, the Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioner interim bail subject to his/her satisfaction. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of ta (BNSS), 2023. It would, however, be open to the learned State counsel to file a reply indicating the involvement of the petitioner and all aspects would be considered at the time of final adjudication of the matter.” 14.05.2025 filed on behalf of respondent-State Learned State counsel, on instructions from the Investigating Officer, has submitted that the petitioner has joined and he is not required for view the above mentioned facts and circumstances, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated 05.04.2025, granting interim bail to the petitioner, is made compliance of usual terms and conditions requisite for (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating/Arresting Officer to join investigation within one week or vent of his arrest, the Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioner interim bail subject to his/her satisfaction. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of It would, however, be open to the learned State counsel to file a reply indicating the involvement of the petitioner and all aspects would State Learned State counsel, on instructions from the Investigating Officer, has submitted that the petitioner has joined and he is not required for view the above mentioned facts and circumstances, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated 05.04.2025, granting interim bail to the petitioner, is made and conditions requisite for Jyoti 2025.05.16 09:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document