CRM-M-19872-2025 (O&M) 209 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-19872-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 07.07.2025 HARWINDER SINGH ALIAS CHARNA ... PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ... RESPONDENT CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present:- Ms. Sujata, Advocate for Mr. Harkaran Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG Punjab. SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 1. In the instant petition, on 21.04.2025 following order was passed:- “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 Harwinder Singh @ Charna, aged about 30 years 0026 10.03.2025 118(1), 324(4), 351(2) of BNS, 2023 Nurpur Bedi Rupnagar 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that role attributed to the petitioner is of causing a single injury i.e. incised wound on lateral aspect of upper end of left forearm, which is a non-vital part of JANKI BHATT 2025.07.08 19:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRM-M-19872-2025 (O&M) the body. Apart the injury being on non-vital part, even the doctor has not been opined it as a grievous injury. 3. Further submits that petitioner is not an habitual offender, and therefore, he would join and fully cooperate during the course of investigation, in case, he is protected from arrest. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Amandeep Singh, DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to respond to file status report. 6. Adjourned to 07.07.2025. 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.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner continuing his submissions submits that in compliance of the order dated 21.04.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has already joined the investigation, and has fully co- operated. Thus, he, prays for confirmation of the interim anticipatory bail order dated 21.04.2025. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel confirms and endorses JANKI BHATT 2025.07.08 19:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh CRM-M-19872-2025 (O&M) the statement made by learned counsel for the petitioner with regard to joining of investigation and submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation on 09.05.2025 and very fairly also states that the petitioner is no more required for interrogation purpose. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is no more required, present petition is allowed and ad-interim order dated 21.04.2025 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. 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. 8. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH ) 07.07.2025 JUDGE Janki Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No JANKI BHATT 2025.07.08 19:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court Chandigarh