CRM-M- 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 224 ARPINDER 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) Arpinder Singh -36007-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ARPINDER SINGH VS. STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Jaskamal Singh Grewal for the petitioner. Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 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) Arpinder 0135 06.06.2025 126(2), 118(1), 115(2), 191(3), 190, 61(2), 351(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-36007-2025 Decided on : 23.09.2025 . . . PETITIONER . . . RESPONDENT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Jaskamal Singh Grewal, 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:- ) Police Station District 126(2), 118(1), 115(2), 191(3), 190, 61(2), 351(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Mandi Gobindgarh Fatehgarh Sahib 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 Fatehgarh POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.25 18:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 2 2. Bench of this Court petitioner in case FIR No.0135 dated 06.06.2025 under Sections 126(2), 118(1), 115(2), 191(3), 190, 61(2), 351(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, registered at Police Station Mandi District petitioner, who has no previous criminal antecedents, has not been attributed any injury, much less sharp grievous, on the person of the complainant; the motorcycle close to the place of occurrence in a running condition and soon after the injuries had been inflicted upon the complainant, prime accused Gopi along with others fled away from the spot on motorcycle. In support, learned counsel has drawn the attention of this accepts notice on behalf of the respondent necessary instructions. and appear before the investigating agency as and when to do so. In the event of his arrest, he shall be admitted to on his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS”. 3. 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 bai order. 4. averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the -36007-2025 On 10.07.2025, following order was passed Bench of this Court:- “Prayer in this petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0135 dated 06.06.2025 under Sections 126(2), 118(1), 115(2), 191(3), 190, 61(2), 351(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, registered at Police Station Mandi District Fatehgarh Sahib. Learned counsel for the petitioner petitioner, who has no previous criminal antecedents, has not been attributed any injury, much less sharp grievous, on the person of the complainant; the only role attributed to the petitioner is of parking his motorcycle close to the place of occurrence in a running condition and soon after the injuries had been inflicted upon the complainant, prime accused Gopi along with others fled away from the spot on motorcycle. In support, learned counsel has drawn the attention of this Court to the FIR, annexed as Annexure P Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. H.S. Deol, Sr. DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent necessary instructions. Adjourned to 23.09.2025. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the and appear before the investigating agency as and when to do so. In the event of his arrest, he shall be admitted to on his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS”. 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 bai Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the .2025, following order was passed by Coordinate “Prayer in this petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0135 dated 06.06.2025 under Sections 126(2), 118(1), 115(2), 191(3), 190, 61(2), 351(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, registered at Police Station Mandi Gobindgarh, Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that the petitioner, who has no previous criminal antecedents, has not been attributed any injury, much less sharp grievous, on the person of the only role attributed to the petitioner is of parking his motorcycle close to the place of occurrence in a running condition and soon after the injuries had been inflicted upon the complainant, prime accused Gopi along with others fled away from the spot on motorcycle. In support, learned counsel has drawn the attention of Court to the FIR, annexed as Annexure P-1. On asking of the Court, Mr. H.S. Deol, Sr. DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and seeks time to get Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation and appear before the investigating agency as and when called upon to do so. In the event of his arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 10.07.2025, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bai Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the by Coordinate “Prayer in this petition is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0135 dated 06.06.2025 under Sections 126(2), 118(1), 115(2), 191(3), 190, 61(2), 351(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Gobindgarh, contends that the petitioner, who has no previous criminal antecedents, has not been attributed any injury, much less sharp grievous, on the person of the only role attributed to the petitioner is of parking his motorcycle close to the place of occurrence in a running condition and soon after the injuries had been inflicted upon the complainant, his motorcycle. In support, learned counsel has drawn the attention of On asking of the Court, Mr. H.S. Deol, Sr. DAG, Punjab, e to get investigation called upon im bail on his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the 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 POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.25 18:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 3 investigation on custodial interrogation of the petitioner i investigation. 5. 6. custodial interrogation is no more required 10.07.2025 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 23 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: -36007-2025 investigation on 26.07.2025, by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner i investigation. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required 0.07.2025, 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. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of September 23, 2025 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No , 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 ourt is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, 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. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No , by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, s not required for the purpose of Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and interim bail order dated ourt is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid (SANJAY VASHISTH) POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.25 18:08 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document