CRM-M- 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 214 JATIN KUMAR 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 & age of Petitioner (s) Jatin Kumar, aged about 24 years 2. -36639-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH KUMAR VS. STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Akhil Dadwal and Mr. Vikram Singh for the petitioner. Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhulla, DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) Prayer in this petition, filed under 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: & Petitioner FIR No. Date Section(s) aged about 0084 23.06.2025 115(2), 117(2), 303 (2) and 3(5) of BNS On 14.07.2025, following order was passed: IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-36639-2025 Decided on: 15.09.2025 . . . PETITIONER . . . RESPONDENT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Akhil Dadwal and Mr. Vikram Singh, Advocates Manjinder Singh Bhulla, 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:- Section(s) Police Station District 115(2), 117(2), 303 (2) and 3(5) Bullowal Hoshiarpur .2025, following order was passed:- 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 Hoshiarpur POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 2 “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 hereunder: Name & age of Petitioner (s) Jatin Kumar, aged about 24 years 2. incident in question arose merely due to scuffle over the alleged removal of a currency amount of Rs.2,000/ completely false and ex injury that would justify custodial interrogation of the petitioner. 3. It is further submitted that petitioner is not a habitual offender. Although, one FIR had been registered against him in the past, bu quashed. Moreover, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and fully cooperate, if protected from arrest by this Court. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 4. 5. in appearance on behalf of the respondent file status report in the matter. 6. -36639-2025 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of 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 FIR No. Date Section(s) Jatin Kumar, aged about 0084 23.06.2025 115(2), 117(2), 303(2) and 3(5) of BNS Learned counsel for the petitioner, incident in question arose merely due to scuffle over the alleged removal of a currency amount of Rs.2,000/- from pocket of the complainant's It is submitted by counsel for the petitioner that allegations are completely false and exaggerated, and no person has sustained any serious injury that would justify custodial interrogation of the petitioner. 3. It is further submitted that petitioner is not a habitual offender. Although, one FIR had been registered against him in the past, bu quashed. Moreover, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and fully cooperate, if protected from arrest by this Court. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. Notice of motion. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab in appearance on behalf of the respondent file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 15.09.2025. 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:- Section(s) Police Station District 115(2), 117(2), 303(2) and 3(5) of BNS Bullowal Hoshiarpur Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that incident in question arose merely due to scuffle over the alleged removal of from pocket of the complainant's pajama It is submitted by counsel for the petitioner that allegations are aggerated, and no person has sustained any serious injury that would justify custodial interrogation of the petitioner. 3. It is further submitted that petitioner is not a habitual offender. Although, one FIR had been registered against him in the past, but same has already been quashed. Moreover, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and fully cooperate, if protected from arrest by this Court. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to 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 , contends that incident in question arose merely due to scuffle over the alleged removal of pajama. It is submitted by counsel for the petitioner that allegations are aggerated, and no person has sustained any serious injury that would justify custodial interrogation of the petitioner. 3. It is further submitted that petitioner is not a habitual offender. Although, one t same has already been quashed. Moreover, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and fully cooperate, if protected from arrest by this Court. Thus, prays for grant of puts State, and seeks some time to POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 3 7. 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 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. passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court con Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court”. 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 order. 4. averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on custodial interroga investigation. record. 5. -36639-2025 In the meanwhile, the petitioner is 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 subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting r. 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.). Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court con 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”. 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 Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on 25.07.2025, by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Reply has been filed by learned State counsel, is taken on Heard learned counsel for the parties. 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 r. 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.). 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 It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court”. nuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 14.07.2025, 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 Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the , by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, tion of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of Reply has been filed by learned State counsel, is taken on Heard learned counsel for the parties. directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting r. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his cerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not It is also directed that before leaving country any time during earned counsel for the petitioner .2025, passed by this operated. interim anticipatory bail Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the , by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, tion of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of Reply has been filed by learned State counsel, is taken on POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 4 6. custodial 14.07.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. and when required to do so down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 7. September 15 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: -36639-2025 Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required .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 15, 2025 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated .2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as 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 Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and interim bail order dated .2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and abide by all the terms and conditions laid (SANJAY VASHISTH) POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document