CRM-M-42459 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (106) SACHIN KATARIA STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 54 dated 11.07.2025, under Sections 316(2) and 85 of the BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Women, Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate, Amritsar. 2. concession of interim anticipatory bail, directed the petitioner to join the investigation. 3. petitioner has joined the investigation and hi longer required. However, learned counsel for the complainant submits that certain recoveries are still yet to be made. 4. every article has already been returne -1- 42459-2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SACHIN KATARIA Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. D.K. Tuteja, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Veneet Sharma, Advocate for the complainant. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 54 dated 11.07.2025, under Sections 316(2) and 85 of the BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Women, Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate, Amritsar. Vide order dated 09.02.2026, this Court, while granting the concession of interim anticipatory bail, directed the petitioner to join the investigation. Learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and hi longer required. However, learned counsel for the complainant submits that certain recoveries are still yet to be made. Learned counsel for the petitioner reiterates that each and every article has already been returned and, in case anything further is IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-42459-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 13.03.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent ALOK JAIN Mr. D.K. Tuteja, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Veneet Sharma, Advocate for the complainant. has been filed seeking the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 54 dated 11.07.2025, under Sections 316(2) and 85 of the BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station Women, Amritsar, District Police Commissionerate, Amritsar. order dated 09.02.2026, this Court, while granting the concession of interim anticipatory bail, directed the petitioner to join the Learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is no longer required. However, learned counsel for the complainant submits that Learned counsel for the petitioner reiterates that each and d and, in case anything further is 13.03.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent has been filed seeking the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 54 dated 11.07.2025, under Sections 316(2) and 85 of the BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station order dated 09.02.2026, this Court, while granting the concession of interim anticipatory bail, directed the petitioner to join the Learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that the s custodial interrogation is no longer required. However, learned counsel for the complainant submits that Learned counsel for the petitioner reiterates that each and d and, in case anything further is MANJU 2026.03.13 14:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-42459 required, the complainant must first demonstrate that the said articles were indeed given, apart from customary gifts. 5. whatever gifts were given by the p marriage will also be brought by the complainant. 6. 7. bail, accordingly 09.02.2026 absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the conditions envisaged und 8. expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 9. any such activity once again, the present c automatically stand vacated. 10. as parity qua 11. March 13, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -2- 42459-2025 (O&M) required, the complainant must first demonstrate that the said articles were indeed given, apart from customary gifts. Learned counsel for the complainant has fairly submitted that whatever gifts were given by the petitioner and his family at the time of marriage will also be brought by the complainant. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Non-recovery of certain articles bail, accordingly, the present petition is allowed. The granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the conditions envisaged under Section 482 of the BNSS. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case. It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the present c automatically stand vacated. However, it is made clear that this order shall not be construed qua any other co-accused. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. March 13, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No required, the complainant must first demonstrate that the said articles were Learned counsel for the complainant has fairly submitted that etitioner and his family at the time of marriage will also be brought by the complainant. Heard learned counsel for the parties. recovery of certain articles cannot be a ground to deny , the present petition is allowed. The order dated granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the er Section 482 of the BNSS. However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final expression of opinion on the merits of the case. It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in any such activity once again, the present concession granted shall However, it is made clear that this order shall not be construed Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE required, the complainant must first demonstrate that the said articles were Learned counsel for the complainant has fairly submitted that etitioner and his family at the time of cannot be a ground to deny order dated granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made absolute. However, the petitioner shall join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency and shall abide by the However, nothing stated above shall be construed as a final It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found involved in oncession granted shall However, it is made clear that this order shall not be construed MANJU 2026.03.13 14:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document