IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 136 Angrej Singh State of Punjab and another CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Mr. Parminder S. Sekhon, Senior Advocate assisted by Mr. Prashan Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Mr. Mr. . VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The instant 10.11.2025 passed by the Additional application moved by the petitioner for grant of anticipatory bail had been dismissed. 2. Learned counsel for the pursuant to the order dated has joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the case. 3. Mr. enters appearance on behalf of of Mr. Gaurav Singla, Advocate directed to tag the same at an appropriate place. 4. Reply dated 15.12.2025 by way of an affidavit of Sanjeev Singla, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, PBI, Crime Against Women IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRA-S-3566 Date of decision: VERSUS and another HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ . Parminder S. Sekhon, Senior Advocate assisted by Mr. Prashant, Advocate for the appellant Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Sr.DAG, Punjab Mr. Rishab Gupta, Advocate for Mr. Gaurav Singla, Advocate for the ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The instant appeal has been preferred against the order dated 10.11.2025 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Sangrur, whereby the application moved by the petitioner for grant of anticipatory bail had been Learned counsel for the appellant pursuant to the order dated 17.11.2025 passed by this Court, the has joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the Mr. Rishab Gupta, Advocate for Mr. enters appearance on behalf of the complainant Gaurav Singla, Advocate. The same is taken on record. Registry is directed to tag the same at an appropriate place. Reply dated 15.12.2025 by way of an affidavit of Sanjeev Singla, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, PBI, Crime Against Women IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 3566-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 19.03.2026 ...Appellant ...Respondents VINOD S. BHARDWAJ . Parminder S. Sekhon, Senior Advocate assisted by appellant(s). Sr.DAG, Punjab. Gaurav Singla, Advocate for the complainant. appeal has been preferred against the order dated Sessions Judge, Sangrur, whereby the application moved by the petitioner for grant of anticipatory bail had been appellant inter alia contends that passed by this Court, the appellant has joined investigation and is no longer required for investigation of the for Mr. Gaurav Singla, Advocate the complainant and files Power of Attorney . The same is taken on record. Registry is directed to tag the same at an appropriate place. Reply dated 15.12.2025 by way of an affidavit of Sanjeev Singla, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, PBI, Crime Against Women SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.20 10:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 136 CRA-S-3566-2025 (O&M) and Children, Sangrur (Additional Charge DSP Sub-Division, Moonak), District Sangrur has already been filed on behalf of the respondent/State. The same is taken on record. Registry is directed to tag the same at an appropriate place. 5. Learned State counsel on instructions, corroborates the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the appellant is not required for the purpose of investigation. 6. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 7. Since the appellant has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required, the present appeal is allowed and the interim order dated 17.11.2025 is made absolute. 8. However, if required, the appellant(s) shall continue to join investigation as and when required to do so and shall abide by the terms and conditions, as laid down under Section 482 (2) BNSS. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) 19.03.2026 JUDGE Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2026.03.20 10:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document