IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (208) CRM-M-30955-2025 Decided on : 18.08.2025 Jasdev Singh @ Jassa ……Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab ……Respondent(s) CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Randeep Singh Waraich (Rana), Advocate for the petitioner (s). Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab. ***** Sumeet Goel (Oral): 1. Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.49 dated 05.04.2025 registered for offences punishable under Sections 21, 29 of NDPS Act at Police Station Machhiwara, Police District Khanna, District Ludhiana; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. 2. On 29.05.2025, the following order was passed: “Contends, inter alia, that petitioner has been nominated on the basis of disclosure made by co-accused, namely, Sukhdeep Singh @ Soni, from whom 05 grams of Heroin (small quantity) is alleged to have been recovered. Notice of motion. Ms. Manjot Kaur, learned AAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent; seeks time to have instructions and/or to file written response in the matter. Posted for 07.08.2025. NAVEEN NAGPAL 2025.08.18 17:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh CRM-M-30955-2025 P a g e | 2 In the meanwhile, petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Officer; but he be not arrested till the next date of hearing.” 3. On 07.08.2025, the following order was passed: “Learned State counsel has submitted that the petitioner has not joined investigation. The said fact is refuted by learned counsel for the petitioner. Without delving into this aspect of the matter, the petitioner is now directed to appear before the concerned Investigating Officer in the concerned police station on 09.08.2025 at 11:00 AM, where he shall be admitted to interim bail by the Investigating Officer, in terms of order dated 29.05.2025 passed earlier by this Court. Put up for hearing on 18.08.2025.” 4. Learned State counsel (on instructions from ASI Jagtar Singh) has submitted that the petitioner has joined investigation and he is not required for further custodial interrogation. 5. Keeping in view the factual milieu of the case in hand, especially the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and he is not required for further custodial interrogation, the petition is allowed and the order dated 29.05.2025 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is hereby made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. 6. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner 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. 7. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition NAVEEN NAGPAL 2025.08.18 17:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh CRM-M-30955-2025 P a g e | 3 stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 8. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 9. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) August 18, 2025 JUDGE Naveen Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No NAVEEN NAGPAL 2025.08.18 17:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh