CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----32341 32341 32341 32341 221 221 221 221 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 Sarabjeet Kaur and another 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 concession of 06.04.2025, under Section (for short ‘IPC’) Police Station 2. 32341 32341 32341 32341----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: Sarabjeet Kaur and another 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 Ms. Savita Sisodia, Advocate for Mr. Jasjit Singh, DAG Punjab. ***** SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the tiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner , under Sections 406, 420, 120-B (for short ‘IPC’) and Section 24 of the Immigration Act, 1983 Police Station NRI, Police Commissionerate and District, Jalandhar. On 08.07.2025, the following order was passed: “Counsel for the petitioners, alleged offence of cheating etc. is of the year 2021 whereas the FIR in question was registered in April, 2025; the complainant has settled the matter with the main accused namely Harpinder Kaur Khara & the petitioners are willing to jo 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----32341 32341 32341 32341----2025 2025 2025 2025 Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: August 04 August 04 August 04 August 04, 2025 , 2025 , 2025 , 2025 ....Petitioners ....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 for the petitioners. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of bail to the petitioners in case FIR No.11 dated of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 migration Act, 1983, registered at , Police Commissionerate and District, Jalandhar. the following order was passed: Counsel for the petitioners, inter alia, contends that the alleged offence of cheating etc. is of the year 2021 whereas the FIR in question was registered in April, 2025; the complainant has settled the matter with the main accused namely Harpinder Kaur Khara & the petitioners are willing to join investigation s ....Respondent Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of dated of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 registered at , contends that the alleged offence of cheating etc. is of the year 2021 whereas the FIR in question was registered in April, 2025; the complainant has settled the matter with the main accused namely Harpinder in investigation MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.08.04 18:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----32341 32341 32341 32341 petitioners shall be released on interim bail subject to furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to t 3. Sandhu) has stated that pursuant to the order dated petitioners have is required to effect recovery of petitioners. 4. of the record, especially in view of the factum of the petitioner joined investigation and recovery of money 08.07.2025 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 5. be read granting petitioner confined to the FIR mentioned other incident that involves commission of an offence. 6. cancellation/recall of this order in case the petiti 32341 32341 32341 32341----2025 2025 2025 2025 On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh, Sr. DAG, Punjab has entered appearance on behalf of the respondent-State of Punjab. Adjourned to 04.08.2025 The petitioners are directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 14.07.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioners shall be released on interim bail subject to furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioners shall join the investigation. They shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Sur Learned State counsel (on instructions ) has stated that pursuant to the order dated have indeed joined investigation, is required to effect recovery of money Having heard learned counsel for the parties and of the record, especially in view of the factum of the petitioner investigation and their custodial interrogation being sought only for recovery of money allegedly defrauded by the passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioners indefinite protection from arrest. It sh 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 petiti 2222 On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh, Sr. DAG, Punjab has entered appearance on behalf of State of Punjab. Adjourned to 04.08.2025 directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 14.07.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioners shall be released on interim bail subject to furnishing he satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioners shall join the investigation. They shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.” Learned State counsel (on instructions from Inspector Amit ) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 08.07.2025, the joined investigation, but their custodial interrogation money allegedly defrauded by the aving heard learned counsel for the parties and upon perusal of the record, especially in view of the factum of the petitioners having interrogation being sought only for allegedly defrauded by them, the interim order dated passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be 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 petitioners violate any condition On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh, Sr. DAG, Punjab has entered appearance on behalf of directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 14.07.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioners shall be released on interim bail subject to furnishing he satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioners shall join the investigation. They shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section Inspector Amit , the but their custodial interrogation by the upon perusal having interrogation being sought only for the interim order dated passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not all be and will not operate in respect of any Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for violate any condition MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.08.04 18:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----32341 32341 32341 32341 stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 7. be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 8. August 04 August 04 August 04 August 04, 2025 , 2025 , 2025 , 2025 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 32341 32341 32341 32341----2025 2025 2025 2025 stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 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 stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. pplication(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.08.04 18:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment