CRM-M-32687-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 102 CRM-M-32687-2025 Decided on: 07.07.2026 SUNIL KUMAR ALIAS SAGAR …...Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. S.K. Gupta, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 1. Present petition has been filed by the petitioner, seeking grant of anticipatory bail, in case, FIR No.03, dated 11.01.2025, under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 3(5) of BNS, 2023 and sections 25, 27, 54, 59 of Arms Act, registered at Police Station Bholath, District Kapurthala. 2. On 18.06.2025, following order was passed:- “1. xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx 2. Counsel for the petitioner inter alia submits that the injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature and on non-vital part. 3. Notice of motion for 25.09.2025. 4. Mr. Akhil Kamra, AAG, Punjab, who is present in Court accepts notice on behalf of the State. 5. In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal and surety bonds to the satisfaction of the arresting officer/investigating officer. As and when called, the petitioner shall join the investigation. LAVISHA 2026.07.07 14:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-32687-2025 2 He shall abide by the conditions enumerated under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023.” 3. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 18.06.2025, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Rakesh Kumar, confirms the said averment made by counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on 09.07.2025, 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 18.06.2025, 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. 7. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. However, present order would be subject to the submission of passport of the petitioner to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses, within a period of one week from today. LAVISHA 2026.07.07 14:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-32687-2025 3 Otherwise, he would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is clarified that in case, aforesaid condition is not complied with, this order would be considered as non est automatically. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 07.07.2026 Lavisha Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO LAVISHA 2026.07.07 14:11 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh