CRM-M-38654-2025 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 210 CRM-M-38654-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 10.09.2025 GURWINDER SINGH @ GURBINDER SINGH @ RUBY ....PETITIONER V/s STATE OF PUNJAB ....RESPONDENT CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Naveen Bawa, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab. ***** SUMEET GOEL , J. 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.0060 dated 19.04.2025, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 304, 307 (382 of IPC) of BNS, 2023 (Sections 317(2) of BNS (411 of IPC) added later on), at Police Station Haibowal, District Ludhiana. 2. On 22.07.2025, the following order was passed:- “Counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner has been implicated into the FIR in question solely on the basis of the disclosure statement made by the co-accused & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Notice of motion. On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Gurpartap S. Bhullar, AAG, Punjab has entered appearance on behalf of the respondent-State of Punjab. Adjourned to 20.08.2025. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 29.07.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated JATIN 2025.09.10 16:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-38654-2025 (O&M) 2 under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.” 3. On 20.08.2025, the following order was passed:- “Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that pursuant to the order dated 22.07.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner was unable to join investigation on account of circumstances beyond his control. Learned counsel further iterates that the petitioner was extended the concession of interim anticipatory bail, in another FIR having No.0036 dated 22.04.2025, registered for offences punishable under Sections 304, 307 (382 of IPC) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Ladhowal, District Ludhiana, on 08.08.2025 passed in CRM-M-43256- 2025. In the interest of justice, adjourned to 10.09.2025. The petitioner is now directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 22.08.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the concerned Police Station and rejoin investigation, in accordance with law. Interim order to continue.” 4. Learned State counsel, on instructions, has stated that pursuant to the order dated 22.07.2025 and 20.08.2025 the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. 5. In view of above, the present petition is allowed and interim order dated 22.07.2025 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNS. 6. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. 7. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause. JATIN 2025.09.10 16:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-38654-2025 (O&M) 3 8. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 9. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE 10.09.2025 jatin Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No JATIN 2025.09.10 16:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document