IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 212 CRM-M-33749-2025 Date of Decision: 07.08.2025 Ranjeet Singh ...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA **** Present: Mr. A.S. Nirmaan, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Ramta Chowdhary, D.A.G., Punjab. **** MANISHA BATRA , J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.0160 dated 02.09.2024, registered under Sections 303 (2), 61(2) and 351(2) of BNS, at Police Station Sadar, District Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. 2. Vide order dated 02.07.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. 3. Learned State counsel, on instructions from the Investigating Officer, has submitted that the petitioner has joined investigation on 16.07.2025 and he is not required for custodial interrogation. 4. Keeping in view of the above mentioned facts and circumstances, without commenting on the merits of the case, the present petition is allowed and the order dated 02.07.2025, granting interim bail to the petitioner, is made absolute, subject to his furnishing bail bonds as well NISHA 2025.08.08 19.20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-33749-2025 -2- as personal bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioners shall abide by the terms and conditions as envisaged under Section 438(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. (MANISHA BATRA) JUDGE August 07, 2025 Nisha-1 Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No NISHA 2025.08.08 19.20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document