CRM-M- 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 210 SUKHJINDER SINGH STATE OF CORAM: PRESENT: SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) 1. 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed here Name of Petitioner (s) Sukhjinder Singh, aged about 24 years 2. -33159-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SUKHJINDER SINGH VS. STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Chandan Singh Rana for the petitioner. Mr. Bareen Pratap Singh, AAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed here-under: Name of Petitioner FIR No. Date Section(s) Sukhjinder Singh, aged about 24 56 02.04.2025 21,25 of NDPS Act and Section 29 of NDPS Act (added later on) On 23.06.2025, following order was passed: IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-33159-2025 Decided on : 15.09.2025 . . . PETITIONER . . . RESPONDENT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Mr. Chandan Singh Rana, Advocate Mr. Bareen Pratap Singh, AAG, Punjab. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First under:- Section(s) Police Station District 21,25 of NDPS Act and Section 29 of NDPS Act (added later on) Sadar Jagraon Ludhiana Rural .2025, following order was passed:- BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First District Ludhiana POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.17 15:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 2 “1. BNSS,2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder: Name & age of Petitioner(s) Sukhjinder Singh, aged about 24 years 2. affected from the co the disclosure statement that petitioner has also been involved as accused in the present case. He has not named in the secret information nor in the FIR. Nothing requires to be recovery established inadmissible petitioner 3. 4. on behalf of the respondent submissions addressed by learned counsel opposite, after seeking instructions. 5. -33159-2025 Prayer in this petition, filed under BNSS,2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder: Petitioner(s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Sukhjinder Singh, aged 56 02.04.2025 21, 25 of NDPS Act and Section 29 of NDPS Act (added later on) As per allegations recovery of 30 grams of Heroin has been from the co-accused Simranpreet Singh and it is only on the basis of the disclosure statement that petitioner has also been involved as accused in the present case. He has not named in the secret information nor in the FIR. Nothing requires to be recovered from the possession of the petitioner as recovery has already been affected. Culpability of the petitioner cannot be established solely on the basis of the disclosure statement which is an inadmissible evidence in view of the law laid down by th Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to petitioner in the present case. Notice of motion. On advance notice, learned State counsel puts in appearance behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time submissions addressed by learned counsel opposite, after seeking instructions. And, in case of necessity, to file status report. Adjourned to 15.09.2025. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS,2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Section(s) Police Station District 21, 25 of NDPS Act and Section 29 of NDPS Act (added later on) Sadar Jagraon Ludhiana Rural As per allegations recovery of 30 grams of Heroin has been accused Simranpreet Singh and it is only on the basis of the disclosure statement that petitioner has also been involved as accused in the present case. He has not named in the secret information nor in the FIR. recovered from the possession of the petitioner as has already been affected. Culpability of the petitioner cannot be solely on the basis of the disclosure statement which is an evidence in view of the law laid down by the Apex Court. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to On advance notice, learned State counsel puts in appearance State, and seeks some time to respond to the submissions addressed by learned counsel opposite, after seeking And, in case of necessity, to file status report. Section 482 of the BNSS,2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Ludhiana As per allegations recovery of 30 grams of Heroin has been accused Simranpreet Singh and it is only on the basis of the disclosure statement that petitioner has also been involved as accused in the present case. He has not named in the secret information nor in the FIR. recovered from the possession of the petitioner as has already been affected. Culpability of the petitioner cannot be solely on the basis of the disclosure statement which is an Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the On advance notice, learned State counsel puts in appearance to respond to the submissions addressed by learned counsel opposite, after seeking POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.17 15:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 3 6. investigation the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide b under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 7. passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, wou possess any passport. trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court 3. contends that in compliance of the order dated Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bai order. 4. averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on custodial interrogation of the petitioner i investigation. 5. -33159-2025 In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting The petitioner shall also be abide b Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court Continuing his submissions, l contends that in compliance of the order dated Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bai Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on 11.07.2025, by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner i investigation. Heard learned counsel for the parties. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. ld submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court”. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 23.06.2025, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bai Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the , by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of Heard learned counsel for the parties. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In interim bail, to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting y all the conditions laid down Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during earned counsel for the petitioner .2025, passed by this operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the , by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, s not required for the purpose of POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.17 15:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 4 6. custodial interrogation is no more required; ad 23.06.2025, passed by this C present petition is allowed. and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 7. September 15 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: -33159-2025 Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad 23.06.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of September 15, 2025 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated ourt is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and interim bail order dated ourt is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid (SANJAY VASHISTH) POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.17 15:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document