CRM-M-67829-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 102 CRM-M-67829-2025 Decided on: 08.07.2026 ANISH …...Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Arjun Atri, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Pawan Kumar Garg, DAG, Haryana. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 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:- Name & age of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District Anish, aged about 20 years 152 15.08.2025 318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 340(2), 241 of BNS and section 42(3)(E) of Telecom Act, 2023 Cyber Crime Nuh 2. On 02.12.2025, following order was passed:- “2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the main accused, namely Nasim, from whose possession two mobile phones were recovered, has already been granted the concession of bail. One of the recovered phones is a Techno Spark (Sky colour) containing a SIM card bearing number 9296354049 and IMEI No.3590779717371189/97. In this device, a bank account was found logged in using mobile number 9296354049 with the profile name Manish Jain. The second phone, an OPPO Reno (white colour) bearing IMEI No.865924052636516/08 with SIM number 8271381357, had a WhatsApp account logged in with LAVISHA 2026.07.08 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-67829-2025 2 the same number, carrying the profile name Ratan Lal Khatik Aravali. 3. Allegation against the said accused Nasim is that he created fake IDs in different names and caused amounts to be deposited into various bank accounts, which were allegedly provided by the petitioner in order to earn a commission of 30%. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State. 6. On being asked by the Court, learned State counsel, on instructions from PSI Suraj, informs that although, no complaint has been received from the local area in District Nuh, yet, one online complaint from the State of Bengal has been recorded. 7. At this stage, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case solely on the basis of the alleged disclosure statement of co-accused Nasim, who has already been granted bail. It is argued that there is no other incriminating or connecting evidence against the petitioner. Moreover, petitioner is willing to join the investigation and fully cooperate, provided he is granted protection from arrest. Thus, counsel prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 8. Adjourned to 17.02.2026. 9. 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 abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 10. 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. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 02.12.2025, LAVISHA 2026.07.08 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-67829-2025 3 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 by the petitioner. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation; ad- interim bail order dated 02.12.2025, 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. 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 08.07.2026 Lavisha Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO LAVISHA 2026.07.08 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh