IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 218/2 ***** CRM-M No.52442 of 2025 Date of decision : 28.1.2026 Date of uploading : 28.1.2026 Sonu Bhalwan alias Ranjeet Singh ………….Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …….Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Advocate, for the petitioner (through VC) Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab Mr. Ankur Bansal, Advocate, for the complainant --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) 1. Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.142 dated 2.8.2025, under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 191(3), 190 and 118(1) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 117(2) and 118(2) of BNS added later on), registered at Police Station Navi Baradari, District Jalandhar, the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. 2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petition in hand has been rendered infructuous. 3. Ordered accordingly. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE 28.1.2026 Ashwanii Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.01.28 17:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document