CRM-M--73100-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 144 KAMALJEET SINGH @ KAMALJIT DADRAL @ KAMALJIT SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM : HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE Present: Mr. Mr. Yadwinder Singh, AAG, Punjab. Mr. G.S. Bains, Advocate for the complainant. KIRTI SINGH, J. 1. Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘ anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No. under Sections 115 (2), Station Meharban, 2. Vide order was directed to join investigation. The said order 2025 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M--73100 Date of Decision: KAMALJEET SINGH @ KAMALJIT DADRAL @ KAMALJIT VERSUS PUNJAB HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE KIRTI SINGH Mr. G.S. Jagpal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Yadwinder Singh, AAG, Punjab. Mr. G.S. Bains, Advocate for the complainant. **** , J. (ORAL) Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘ anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No. 115 (2), 127(2), 76, 351(3), 3(5) of BNS Meharban, District Police Commissionerate Ludhiana Vide order dated 10.03.2026 passed by was directed to join investigation. The said order “The Coordinate Bench of this Court while issuing notice of motion on 23.12.2025 had passed the following order: "Petitioner-Kamaljeet Singh @ Kamaljit Dadral @Kamaljit Singh has filed this petition under Section 482 of BNSS for grant of anticipatory hall in FIR No. 140 dated 6.12.2025 under Sections 115(2), 127(2), 76, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 73100-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 19.03.2026 KAMALJEET SINGH @ KAMALJIT DADRAL @ KAMALJIT … PETITIONER ....RESPONDENT KIRTI SINGH for the petitioner. Mr. Yadwinder Singh, AAG, Punjab. Mr. G.S. Bains, Advocate for the complainant. Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.140 dated 06.12.2025, 127(2), 76, 351(3), 3(5) of BNS, registered at Police Police Commissionerate Ludhiana. passed by this Court, the petitioner was directed to join investigation. The said order is reproduced hereinafter:- The Coordinate Bench of this Court while issuing notice of motion on 23.12.2025 had passed the following order: Kamaljeet Singh @ Kamaljit Dadral @Kamaljit Singh has filed this petition under Section 482 of BNSS for grant of anticipatory hall in FIR No. 140 dated 6.12.2025 under Sections 115(2), 127(2), 76, SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.03.20 15:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M--73100-2025 3. Learned State counsel Kumar, he submits that in compliance of order dated 2025 (O&M) -2- 351(3), 3(5) of BNS registered at Police Statio Meharban, Distt. Police Commissionerate, Ludhiana. Learned counsel for petitioner pointed out that the alleged occurrence took place in the house of petitioner where both the families had collected for Panchayati talk. Later on the said Panchayati talk violent Present petitioner is not attributed specific role. He is ready to join the investigation. Notice of motion. On advance notice, Mr. Jasjit Singh Rattu, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent Learned counsel for State co the FIR, no specific role is attributed to the present petitioner. However, he seeks time to file status report. Let the same be filed on the next date of hearing. Adjourned to 23.02.2026. Considering the allegations levelled against t petitioner in the aforesaid FIR, till next date of hearing, no coercive steps be taken." Mr. A.P.S. Tung, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and files his power of attorney, which is taken on record. Learned counsel for the p counsel for the complainant jointly submit that the parties have amicably resolved their disputes. Learned counsel for the petitioner(s) submits that the petitioner(s) is/are ready and willing to join investigation and cooperate. Adjourned to 19.03.2026. In the meantime, the petitioners shall join investigation before the Investigating Agency/ Officer. They shall abide by the following conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) BNSS, 2023:- (1) That the petitioner shall available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required to do so. (2) That the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts to the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to Court or to any police officer. (3) That the petitioner shall not leave India without prior permission of Needless to mention that the investigating agency/officer shall continue with the investigation of t Interim order to continue. A photocopy of this order be placed connected file. Learned State counsel, on instructions from submits that in compliance of order dated 351(3), 3(5) of BNS registered at Police Station Meharban, Distt. Police Commissionerate, Ludhiana. Learned counsel for petitioner pointed out that the alleged occurrence took place in the house of petitioner where both the families had collected for Panchayati talk. Later on the said Panchayati talk turned violent Present petitioner is not attributed specific role. He is ready to join the investigation. Notice of motion. On advance notice, Mr. Jasjit Singh Rattu, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State. Learned counsel for State confirms that as per the FIR, no specific role is attributed to the present petitioner. However, he seeks time to file status report. Let the same be filed on the next date of hearing. Adjourned to 23.02.2026. Considering the allegations levelled against the petitioner in the aforesaid FIR, till next date of hearing, no coercive steps be taken." Mr. A.P.S. Tung, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the complainant and files his power of attorney, which is taken Learned counsel for the petitioner(s) as well as learned counsel for the complainant jointly submit that the parties have amicably resolved their disputes. Learned counsel for the petitioner(s) submits that the petitioner(s) is/are ready and willing rate. In the meantime, the petitioners shall join investigation before the Investigating Agency/ Officer. They shall abide by the following conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) BNSS, That the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required to do so. That the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts to the case so de him from disclosing such facts to Court or to any police officer. That the petitioner shall not leave India without prior permission of the court. Needless to mention that the investigating agency/officer shall continue with the investigation of the case in usual manner. A photocopy of this order be placed connected file.” on instructions from ASI Ranjeev submits that in compliance of order dated 10.03.2026, the SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.03.20 15:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M--73100-2025 petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for any further investigation. 4. Having considered the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the petition is allowed. Order dated made absolute, subjec BNSS. 5. This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read as granting the petitioner(s) indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned other incident that involves commission of an offence. 6. Liberty is reserved with the investigating agency/complainant to move to this Court for a direction under Section 483(3) of BNSS, 2023 (erstwhile Section 4 stipulated under Section 482(2) BNSS, or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 7. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands disposed of. 19.03.2026 SwarnjitS Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2025 (O&M) -3- petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for any further Having considered the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the petition is allowed. Order dated 10.03.2026 passed by this Court, is hereby made absolute, subject to the condition enumerated under Section 482(2) This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read as granting the petitioner(s) 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. Liberty is reserved with the investigating agency/complainant to move to this Court for a direction under Section 483(3) of BNSS, 2023 (erstwhile Section 439(2) of Cr.P.C.), in the event of violation of any term, stipulated under Section 482(2) BNSS, or upon showing any other sufficient Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for any further Having considered the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the passed by this Court, is hereby t to the condition enumerated under Section 482(2) This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read as granting the petitioner(s) indefinite protection from arrest. It shall and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. Liberty is reserved with the investigating agency/complainant to move to this Court for a direction under Section 483(3) of BNSS, 2023 39(2) of Cr.P.C.), in the event of violation of any term, stipulated under Section 482(2) BNSS, or upon showing any other sufficient Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stands (KIRTI SINGH) JUDGE SWARNJIT SINGH 2026.03.20 15:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document