CRM-M- 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 214 BUNTY 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) Bunty Singh, -33205-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SINGH VS. STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Gursharan Singh, for the petitioner. Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of 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) 34 11.05.2025 21,25,29 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-33205-2025 Decided on : 17.09.2025 . . . PETITIONER . . . RESPONDENT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Advocate Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, 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 21,25,29 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Harike Tarn Taran 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 District POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 13:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 2 2. “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 Name of Petitioner(s) Bunty Singh 2. the present case has been effected from co from whom 6 grams of heroin has been recovered. It is further contended that the name of the present petitioner has surfaced solely on the basis of the disclosure statement, made by the said co prosecution is r per settled law, is not admissible in evidence. Learned counsel further submits that petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation and cooperate with the investigating agency. In vi petitioner be granted the benefit of anticipatory bail. 3. Punjab puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent some time 4. 5. investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In -33205-2025 On 24.06.2025, following order was passed: Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, (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: Petitioner(s) FIR No. Date Section (s) Bunty Singh 34 11.05.2025 21,25,29 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the recovery in present case has been effected from co from whom 6 grams of heroin has been recovered. It is further contended that the name of the present petitioner has surfaced solely on the basis of the disclosure statement, made by the said co prosecution is relying exclusively on the said disclosure statement, which, as per settled law, is not admissible in evidence. Learned counsel further submits that petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation and cooperate with the investigating agency. In vi petitioner be granted the benefit of anticipatory bail. Notice of motion. On advance notice, Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent some time to file reply. Adjourned to 17.09.2025 In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In .2025, following order was passed:- Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, (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 Report, as detailed hereunder:- Section (s) Police Station District 21,25,29 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 Harike Tarn Taran Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the recovery in present case has been effected from co-accused, namely, Gurvain Singh, from whom 6 grams of heroin has been recovered. It is further contended that the name of the present petitioner has surfaced solely on the basis of the disclosure statement, made by the said co-accused. It is argued that the elying exclusively on the said disclosure statement, which, as per settled law, is not admissible in evidence. Learned counsel further submits that petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation and cooperate with the investigating agency. In view thereof, it is prayed that petitioner be granted the benefit of anticipatory bail. On advance notice, Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State. He seeks In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, (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 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the recovery in Gurvain Singh, from whom 6 grams of heroin has been recovered. It is further contended that the name of the present petitioner has surfaced solely on the basis of the accused. It is argued that the elying exclusively on the said disclosure statement, which, as per settled law, is not admissible in evidence. Learned counsel further submits that petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation and ew thereof, it is prayed that On advance notice, Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, State. He seeks In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 13:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 3 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 under Section 6. 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. trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court 3. contends that in compliance of the order dated Court, petitioner has joined the Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. 4. averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. 6. custodial interrogation is no more required -33205-2025 the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail, 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.). Besides, it is directed that petitioner 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 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 bail Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the stigation on 18.07.2025, by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since, petitioner has already joined the inve custodial interrogation is no more required the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail, to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down 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 It is also directed that before leaving country any time during petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court”. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 24.06.2025, passed by this investigation, and has fully co-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, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail, to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down 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 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, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of stigation and interim bail order dated POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 13:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 4 24.06.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, 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 1 Poonam Sharma Whether -33205-2025 .06.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as 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 17, 2025 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No .06.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as 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 .06.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid (SANJAY VASHISTH) POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 13:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document