CRM-M No.40396 of 2024 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 202 CRM-M No.40396 of 2024 Date of decision: 17.01.2025 Harjinder Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARPREET SINGH BRAR Present: Ms. Jasneet Mehra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sandeep Kumar, DAG, Punjab. HARPREET SINGH BRAR J. (Oral) 1. This petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C. seeking anticipatory bail in case bearing FIR No.88 dated 16.06.2024 (Annexure P-1) registered under Sections 21(c), 27-A/61/85 of the NDPS Act, 1985, at Police Station Chhehartta, District Amritsar. 2. On 22.08.2024, the following order was passed:- “Petitioner has filed instant petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C. for grant of anticipatory bail in FIR No.88 dated 16.06.2024 under Sections 21 (C), 27-A/61/85 of NDPS Act, 1985, registered at Police Station Chhehartta, District Amritsar. Learned counsel for petitioner submits that petitioner has been falsely implicated. He has been involved on the basis of disclousre statement of co- accused. No recovery is to be effected from the petitoner. He is ready to join the investigation as and when required. Therefore, he may be granted the relief of anticipatory bail. Notice of motion. MOHD YAKUB 2025.01.18 14:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh CRM-M No.40396 of 2024 2 On asking of this Court, Mr. Kewal Singh, Addl. A.G. Punjab accepts notice on behalf of State. He seeks an adjournment to file status report. Adjourned to 04.10.2024. Considering the factual position, in the meantime, arrest of petitioner is stayed subject to joining of investigation.” 3. Learned State counsel, on instructions from SI Jagga Singh, at the very outset, informs the Court that the petitioner has joined the investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required. 4. In view of the statement of learned State counsel, order dated 22.08.2024 is hereby made absolute. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973). 5. The petition stands disposed of. (HARPREET SINGH BRAR) JUDGE 17.01.2025 yakub Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MOHD YAKUB 2025.01.18 14:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh