210 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH CRM-M-29483-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 09.07.2025 RAHUL VERMA …Petitioner V/S STATE OF PUNJAB …Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Mr. Suneet Pal Singh Aulakh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sandeep Kumar, DAG Punjab. **** HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 0102 dated 28.07.2024 registered under Sections 331(4), 305 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter to be referred as ‘BNS’) (Section 317(2) of BNS added later on) at Police Station Sadar Kapurthala, District Kapurthala. 2. On 27.05.2025, following order was passed: “By way of present petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR (Annexure P-1) as under: - FIR No. Dated Sections Police Station 102 28.07.2024 331(4), 305 of BNS {317(2) of BNS added later on} Sadar Kapurthala District Kapurthala 2. It is, inter alia, contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner, having no criminal antecedents, has been falsely implicated in this case. He contends that the petitioner has no concern with the allegations levelled in the FIR nor he has any concern with the accused, namely Tejpal @ Lali who has allegedly nominated the petitioner in the present case by way of his disclosure statement qua the sale of stolen articles worth Rs. 34,000/- to the petitioner. He contends that the petitioner had not purchased any theft articles, as alleged, nor has any concern with AJAY GOSWAMI 2025.07.10 17:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-29483-2025 (O&M) -2- the co-accused (supra) who has already been granted the concession of bail. Hence, the instant petition. 3. Notice of motion. 4. On the asking of the Court, Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh, Sr. DAG Punjab, present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the State- respondent and prays for time to file the status report/reply in the matter. 5. Adjourned to 09.07.2025. 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.” 3. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Jaswinder Singh, submits that in compliance of order dated 27.05.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for further custodial interrogation. 4. Keeping in view the statement made by learned State Counsel the order dated 27.05.2025, is made absolute. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions enumerated in Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 5. The petition is accordingly disposed of. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) 09.07.2025 JUDGE Ajay Goswami Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No AJAY GOSWAMI 2025.07.10 17:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document