CRM-M-24091-2025 -1- 210 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-24091-2025 Date of Decision:07.08.2025 Krishan Chand and another …Petitioners vs. State of Punjab …Respondent Coram : Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.S.Shekhawat Present : Mr. Yajur Sharma, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr.M.S.Bajwa, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. *** N.S.Shekhawat J. (Oral) 1. The petitioners have filed the present petition under Section 482 of B.N.S.S with a prayer to grant anticipatory bail to them in case FIR No.24, dated 13.04.2025, under Sections 115(2), 221,132,126(2), 3(5) of B.N.S, 2023 registered at Police Station Hajipur, District Hoshiarpur (Annexure P-1). 2. While granting the concession of interim anticipatory bail by this Court on 15.05.2025, this Court had noticed the following contentions raised by learned counsel for the petitioners:- “Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that the petitioners have been falsely involved in the present case and the allegations do not make out the offence, as alleged in the FIR. He further contends that even the version of events, as narrated by the complainant was highly improbable and unbelievable. He further contends that the matter is still subjudice to Civil Court and a civil matter has been wrongly converted into a criminal offences. Even, the petitioners are first offenders and were not involved in any other criminal activity. He further contends that even CCTV HEMLATA 2025.08.07 23:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-24091-2025 -2- cameras were installed at the residential premises of the petitioners and from the CCTV footage, it was clear that the complainant had forcibly taken away the petitioner No.1, Krishan Chand, who is a senior citizen.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners has reiterated the submissions and further submitted that the petitioners have joined the investigation and their custodial interrogation may not be required. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel also submits that the petitioners have joined the investigation and are no longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the above statement made by learned counsel for the parties, the present petition is allowed and the interim order dated 15.05.2025 is made absolute. The petitioners shall continue to join the investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as specified under Section 482 (2) of B.N.S.S. 6. Pending application(s) stand(s) also disposed of. (N.S.SHEKHAWAT) 07.08.2025 JUDGE hemlata Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No HEMLATA 2025.08.07 23:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document