215 CRM-M-28560-2025 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-28560-2025 Date of decision: 02.07.2025 RAHUL KUMAR ….Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA ....Respondent CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY Present:- Mr. Vishal Sharda, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vipul Sherwal, AAG, Haryana ..… SANJIV BERRY, J. (ORAL) By way of present petition filed under Section 482 BNSS, 2023, the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR (Annexure P-1) as under: - FIR No. Dated Sections Police Station 87 20.03.2025 21(b) of NDPS Act City Dabwali, District Dabwali. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance to the order dated 22.05.2025, the petitioner has joined the investigation. 3. During the course of hearing on 22.05.2025, following order had been passed: - “2. It is, inter alia, contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He contends that the petitioner is not named in the FIR but has been nominated on the basis of Puneet Sharma 2025.07.02 15:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment 215 CRM-M-28560-2025 -2- disclosure statement made by the co-accused, namely Ritik, from whom recovery of 06 grams of heroin had been allegedly effected. He contends that the petitioner has no concern either with the recovery or with the allegations levelled in the FIR. Hence, the instant petition. 3. Notice of motion. 4. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Praveen Bhadu AAG, Haryana, present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the Staterespondent and does not dispute the factual matrix of the case. He prays for time to file the status report/reply in the matter. 5. Adjourned to 02.07.2025. 6. Needful be done well before the date fixed with an advance copy to the counsel opposite. 7. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is hereby directed to join investigation within seven days from today and in the event of his arrest, he is ordered to be released on interim bail on his furnishing personal/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. He shall also abide by conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS). 8. Investigating Officer (concerned) to remain present in Court along with relevant records on the date fixed.” 4. Learned State counsel on instructions received from ASI Joginder informs the Court that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is neither required for further investigation nor for any custodial interrogation. 5. Keeping in view the above submissions made by learned State counsel and the fact that the petitioner had joined the investigation consequent to the order dated 22.05.2025 passed by this Court, interim bail granted vide order dated 22.05.2025 is hereby confirmed, subject to conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS. Further the Puneet Sharma 2025.07.02 15:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment 215 CRM-M-28560-2025 -3- petitioner is directed to join investigation as and when required in future by way of written notice for such purpose to be served by Investigating Officer of this case upon the petitioner; he will not tamper with the evidence nor will influence the witnesses and will not leave the country without prior permission of the Court. 6. The petition stands allowed. 7. It is made clear that anything contained hereinabove shall not be construed to be an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. (SANJIV BERRY) 02.07.2025 JUDGE puneet i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No Puneet Sharma 2025.07.02 15:41 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment