CRM-M-25479-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 205 CRM-M-25479-2025 Date of decision: 31.07.2025 AMANDEEP SINGH ALIAS AMNA ....PETITIONER V/s STATE OF PUNJAB ....RESPONDENT CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Ashu Rana, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Karunesh Kaushal, AAG, Punjab. ***** SUMEET GOEL , J. 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No. 105 dated 02.07.2023, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 457, 380 of IPC at Police Station Shahkot, District Jalandhar Rural, Punjab. 2. On 12.05.2025, the following order was passed:- “Contends, inter alia, that FIR in question was registered way back on 02.07.2023; petitioner was nominated on the basis of disclosure made by co-accused after two years i.e. on 04.04.2025 and nothing is to be recovered from him. Notice of motion. Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, learned Assistant Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent; seeks time to have instructions and/or to file written response in the matter. Posted for 17.07.2025. In the meanwhile, petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Officer; but he be not arrested till the next date of hearing.” 3. Learned State counsel, on instructions, has stated that pursuant to the order dated 12.05.2025, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. JATIN 2025.07.31 16:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-25479-2025 2 4. In view of above, the present petition is allowed and interim order dated 12.05.2025 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2)of BNSS, 2023. 5. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. 6. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2)of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 7. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 8. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE July 31, 2025 jatin Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No JATIN 2025.07.31 16:54 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document