CRM-M-33101 of 2025(O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-33101 of 2025(O&M) Date of Order:17.09.2025 Dalveer Singh ..Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ..Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Mr. Mikhail Kad, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, AAG, Punjab. SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL , JUDGE 1. Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case vide FIR No.84, dated 19.04.2025, under Sections 74, 329(4), 62, 351(2), 61(2), 191(3) and 190 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, Police Station City Sangrur, District Sangrur. This is his first petition for anticipatory bail. 2. While issuing notice of motion on 23.06.2025, the following order was passed:- “Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant NARESH KUMAR 2025.09.17 18:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-33101 of 2025(O&M) -2- of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District Dalveer Singh 84 19.04.2025 74, 329(4), 62, 351(2), 61(2), 191(3) and 190 of BNS, 2023 City Sangrur Sangrur 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the present FIR has been registered in retaliation to the petitioner’s efforts in questioning the conduct and functioning of individuals involved in religious institutions. The incident is rooted in longstanding factional and religious rivalry concerning the management of Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Sangrur. Petitioner, a respected figure with a notable history of public and panthic service, has been falsely implicated due to political vendetta and in an attempt to suppress dissent against alleged mismanagement. It is further submitted that petitioner himself NARESH KUMAR 2025.09.17 18:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-33101 of 2025(O&M) -3- sustained grievous injuries during the incident and was admitted to the Civil Hospital, Sangrur. In this regard, DDR No. 53 dated 20.04.2025 was registered, naming members of the complainant party as aggressors. However, despite the petitioner suffering serious injuries, no FIR was registered against the complainant party. Dissatisfied with the inaction of the local police, the petitioner filed an application under Section 156(3) CrPC / Section 175 BNSS before the Court of the competent Magistrate, which is presently pending adjudication. Learned counsel also points out that a civil suit concerning the same dispute is currently pending before the Court of the learned Civil Judge, Sangrur. Notably, the defendant in that case raised no objection to the grant of interim stay, thereby acknowledging the underlying nature of the dispute as civil. In these circumstances, where both criminal and civil proceedings are pending and the allegations arise out of a personal and politically motivated rivalry, there is no need for custodial interrogation. The petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation and cooperate with the authorities, accordingly prays for the grant of anticipatory bail. 3. Notice of motion. NARESH KUMAR 2025.09.17 18:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-33101 of 2025(O&M) -4- On advance notice, Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State. 4. Adjourned to 17.09.2025. 5. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 6. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport 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. ” 3. Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Kulwinder Singh submits that petitioner had joined investigation and further custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. NARESH KUMAR 2025.09.17 18:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-33101 of 2025(O&M) -5- 4. Considering the entire facts and circumstances of the case, as enumerated above, but without commenting on merits, order dated 23.06.2025, granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to conditions laid down in Section 482(2) Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. 5. All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JUDGE 17th September, 2025 nt Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No NARESH KUMAR 2025.09.17 18:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document