CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----31679 31679 31679 31679 217 ( 217 ( 217 ( 217 (2222nd nd nd nd case) case) case) case) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Balkirat Singh State of Punjab CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: Present Present Present Present: SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL 1. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) concession of 05.05.2025, under Section 2023, registered at Police Station 2. appearance on behalf of the complainant. Same was the position on 22.07.2025. 3. 31679 31679 31679 31679----2025 2025 2025 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CRM CRM CRM CRM---- Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Balkirat Singh versus State of Punjab HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Atul Sharma, Advocate and Mr. Tegjeet Singh, Advocate for Mr. Jasjit Singh, DAG Punjab. None for the complainant. ***** SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. , under Sections 329, 336(2), 336(3), registered at Police Station Sadar, Ludhiana. Case has been called twice since morning, but none has caused appearance on behalf of the complainant. Same was the position on On 07.07.2025, the following order was passed: “Counsel for the petitioner, allegation against the petitioner is that he was sought to be inducted as a tenant into the property in dispute/question by the main accused Harwinder Singh, the petitioner has clean antecedents & is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Notice of motion. 1111 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH ----M M M M----31679 31679 31679 31679----2025 2025 2025 2025 Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: August 12, August 12, August 12, August 12, 2025 2025 2025 2025 ....Petitioner ....Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL and for the petitioner. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.88 dated 329, 336(2), 336(3), 338, 61, 3(5) of the BNS, Ludhiana. Case has been called twice since morning, but none has caused appearance on behalf of the complainant. Same was the position on following order was passed: Counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the prime allegation against the petitioner is that he was sought to be inducted as a into the property in dispute/question by the main accused petitioner has clean antecedents & is willing to join ....Petitioner ....Respondent of the for grant of dated BNS, Case has been called twice since morning, but none has caused appearance on behalf of the complainant. Same was the position on , contends that the prime allegation against the petitioner is that he was sought to be inducted as a into the property in dispute/question by the main accused petitioner has clean antecedents & is willing to join MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.08.12 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----31679 31679 31679 31679 4. has stated that pursuant to the order dated indeed joined investigation, effect recovery of documents in question. 5. the record; especially, the petitioner having joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is documents, the interim order dated the conditions as enumerated under Section 6. be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned other incident that involves commission o 7. cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section sufficient cause. 31679 31679 31679 31679----2025 2025 2025 2025 On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Jay Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent Sumeet Sofat-complainant, puts in appearance in person (through V.C.). The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 10.07.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall b interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Respondents are permitted to file reply, if so advised. Investigating Officer of the case (alongwith case diary) is directed to remain present in Court on the next date of hearing. List on 22.07.2025. To be heard alongwith Learned State counsel (on instructions has stated that pursuant to the order dated joined investigation, but his custodial interrogation is required effect recovery of documents in question. Having heard learned counsel for the parties ; especially, the petitioner having joined investigation and his todial interrogation is being sought for only effecting the interim order dated 07.07.2025 the conditions as enumerated under Section 482 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. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS sufficient cause. 2222 On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Jay Preet Singh, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State of Punjab. Dr. complainant, puts in appearance in person (through V.C.). The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer 10.07.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the e by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Respondents are permitted to file reply, if so advised. Investigating Officer of the case (alongwith case diary) is directed the next date of hearing. List on 22.07.2025. To be heard alongwith CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----31599 31599 31599 31599----2025. 2025. 2025. 2025.” Learned State counsel (on instructions from ASI Amarjit Singh) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 07.07.2025, the petitioner has custodial interrogation is required to Having heard learned counsel for the parties and gone through ; especially, the petitioner having joined investigation and his being sought for only effecting recovery of some .07.2025 is made absolute, subject to 482(2) of BNSS. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be and will not operate in respect of any f an offence. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition BNSS or upon showing any other On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Jay Preet Singh, DAG, State of Punjab. Dr. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer 10.07.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join e released on furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when the petitioner shall join the enumerated under Section Investigating Officer of the case (alongwith case diary) is directed ) , the petitioner has to and gone through ; especially, the petitioner having joined investigation and his some is made absolute, subject to This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be and will not operate in respect of any Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition or upon showing any other MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.08.12 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----31679 31679 31679 31679 8. be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 9. August August August August 12, 12, 12, 12, 2025 2025 2025 2025 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 31679 31679 31679 31679----2025 2025 2025 2025 Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 2025 2025 2025 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No 3333 ess to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE ess to say that anything observed herein above shall not MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.08.12 18:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment