CCCCRRRRM M M M----M M M M----33333333666611114444----2222000022225555 1111 IIIINNNN TTTTHHHHEEEE HHHHIIIIGGGGHHHH CCCCOOOOUUUURRRRTTTT OOOOFFFF PPPPUUUUNNNNJJJJAAAABBBB AAAANNNNDDDD HHHHAAAARRRRYYYYAAAANNNNAAAA AAAATTTT CCCCHHHHAAAANNNNDDDDIIIIGGGGAAAARRRRHHHH 222211114444 CCCCRRRRM M M M----M M M M----33333333666611114444----2222000022225555 DDDDeeeecccciiiiddddeeeedddd oooonnnn:::: 22224444....00009999....2222000022225555 SSSSUUUUNNNNIIIILLLL SSSSIIIINNNNGGGGHHHH … … … …............PPPPeeeettttiiiittttiiiioooonnnneeeerrrr VVVVeeeerrrrssssuuuussss SSSSTTTTAAAATTTTEEEE OOOOFFFF PPPPUUUUNNNNJJJJAAAABBBB … … … …............RRRReeeessssppppoooonnnnddddeeeennnntttt CCCCOOOORRRRAAAAM M M M:::: HHHHOOOONNNN''''BBBBLLLLEEEE M M M MRRRR.... JJJJUUUUSSSSTTTTIIIICCCCEEEE SSSSAAAANNNNJJJJAAAAYYYY VVVVAAAASSSSHHHHIIIISSSSTTTTHHHH Present: Mr. M.S. Basra, Advocate, and Mr Anupinder Brar, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. **** SSSSAAAANNNNJJJJAAAAYYYY VVVVAAAASSSSHHHHIIIISSSSTTTTHHHH,,,, JJJJ.... 1. 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 Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- NNNNaaaammmmeeee &&&& aaaaggggeeee ooooffff PPPPeeeettttiiiittttiiiioooonnnneeeerrrr ((((ssss)))) FFFFIIIIRRRR NNNNoooo.... DDDDaaaatttteeee SSSSeeeeccccttttiiiioooonnnn((((ssss)))) PPPPoooolllliiiicccceeee SSSSttttaaaattttiiiioooonnnn DDDDiiiissssttttrrrriiiicccctttt Sunil Singh, aged about 49 years 73 17.04.2025 118(1), 115(2), 3(5), (Section 118(2), 333 of BNS added later on) Dinanagar Gurdaspur 2. On 01.07.2025, following order was passed:- ““““1111.... 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 Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- LAVISHA 2025.09.24 18:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CCCCRRRRM M M M----M M M M----33333333666611114444----2222000022225555 2222 NNNNaaaammmmeeee &&&& aaaaggggeeee ooooffff PPPPeeeettttiiiittttiiiioooonnnneeeerrrr ((((ssss)))) FFFFIIIIRRRR NNNNoooo.... DDDDaaaatttteeee SSSSeeeeccccttttiiiioooonnnn((((ssss)))) PPPPoooolllliiiicccceeee SSSSttttaaaattttiiiioooonnnn DDDDiiiissssttttrrrriiiicccctttt Sunil Singh, aged about 49 years 73 17.04.2025 118(1), 115(2), 3(5), (Section 118(2), 333 of BNS added later on) Dinanagar Gurdaspur 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that petitioner has been nominated as an accused in the present case, despite the fact that both the petitioner and complainant namely Sandeep Singh, sustained injuries in the same incident, indicating the existence of a version and a cross-version. However, the police have registered the FIR only against the petitioner, without initiating any action against the complainant party. 3. To substantiate his submissions, counsel for the petitioner refers to the photocopies of the Medico-Legal Reports (MLRs) appended with the present petition, which reflect injuries sustained by both, i.e. petitioner and the complainant. It is further pointed out that most of the injuries on both sides are on the frontal portion of the hand, particularly on the fingers, and none of the injuries has been declared serious or dangerous to life. Nevertheless, petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation, provided he is granted protection from arrest. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 6. Adjourned to 24.09.2025. 7. 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 ad- 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.). 8. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. LAVISHA 2025.09.24 18:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CCCCRRRRM M M M----M M M M----33333333666611114444----2222000022225555 3333 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. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that during the pendency of present petition, action has been taken against the complainant – party also, by registering a cross-version case against them, vide rapat No.41 dated 25.05.2025. Further submits that in compliance of the order dated 01.07.2025, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on 04.07.2025 by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 01.07.2025, 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. 7. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. ((((SSSSAAAANNNNJJJJAAAAYYYY VVVVAAAASSSSHHHHIIIISSSSTTTTHHHH)))) JJJJUUUUDDDDGGGGEEEE 22224444....00009999....2222000022225555 Lavisha Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YYYYEEEESSSS////NNNNOOOO Whether Reportable: YYYYEEEESSSS////NNNNOOOO LAVISHA 2025.09.24 18:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh