CRM-M-39467 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (111) MANPREET SINGH@MANDEEP SINGH MAAN STATE OF CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 118 dated 04.11.2025, registered under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Qila Lal Singh, District Gurdaspur, Punjab. 2. has been wrongly implicated in the present FIR and had no role to play in the alleged occurrence. It is further submitted that the petitioner was nominated subsequently vide DDR No. 23 dated 10.11.20 allegation against the petitioner is that fired several Learned counsel further submits that the allegations are vague and -1- 39467-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH MANPREET SINGH@MANDEEP SINGH MAAN Versus STATE OF PUNJAB HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Angel Walia, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed seeking the grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 118 dated 04.11.2025, registered under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Qila Lal Singh, District Gurdaspur, Punjab. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been wrongly implicated in the present FIR and had no role to play in the alleged occurrence. It is further submitted that the petitioner was nominated subsequently vide DDR No. 23 dated 10.11.20 allegation against the petitioner is that, he along with the other accused, had several gunshots and spreaded terror by displaying weapons Learned counsel further submits that the allegations are vague and IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-39467-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 20.07.2026 MANPREET SINGH@MANDEEP SINGH MAAN ……Petitioner ……Respondent ALOK JAIN Mr. Angel Walia, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Amandeep Singh Samra, AAG, Punjab. The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 118 dated 04.11.2025, registered under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Qila Lal Singh, d counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been wrongly implicated in the present FIR and had no role to play in the alleged occurrence. It is further submitted that the petitioner was nominated subsequently vide DDR No. 23 dated 10.11.2025. The only he along with the other accused, had terror by displaying weapons openly. Learned counsel further submits that the allegations are vague and 20.07.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 118 dated 04.11.2025, registered under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Qila Lal Singh, d counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been wrongly implicated in the present FIR and had no role to play in the alleged occurrence. It is further submitted that the petitioner was 25. The only he along with the other accused, had . Learned counsel further submits that the allegations are vague and MANJU 2026.07.21 09:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-39467 unfounded. Moreover, at whose premises the alleged incident is stated to have taken place, have already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail. 4. grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner and submitted that the petitioner does not have clean antecedents, as he is already involved in another case under the Arms Act. It is further submitted that there are specific allegations that the petitioner weapons openly thereby spreaded terror investigation pertains to an alleged gang war and the murder of one Deep Cheema, who is also stated to have been present at the place of occurrence. 5. 6. petitioner and his criminal antecedents, this Court is of the view that his custodial interrogation is of considerable importance aspects of the investigation as to whether the petitioner possesses a valid arms licence Moreover, the settled principle of law Supreme Court of India in case of the relevant extract is reproduced as under: -2- 39467-2026 (O&M) unfounded. Moreover, the other co-accused at whose premises the alleged incident is stated to have taken place, have already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail. Per contra, learned State counsel has vehemently opposed the of anticipatory bail to the petitioner and submitted that the petitioner does not have clean antecedents, as he is already involved in another case under the Arms Act. It is further submitted that there are specific allegations that the petitioner fired various s openly thereby spreaded terror. Besides this, another aspect under investigation pertains to an alleged gang war and the murder of one Deep Cheema, who is also stated to have been present at the place of occurrence. Heard learned counsel for the parties at length. Considering the seriousness of the allegations against the petitioner and his criminal antecedents, this Court is of the view that his custodial interrogation is of considerable importance aspects of the investigation which are still underway whether the petitioner possesses a valid arms licence the settled principle of law has been laid down Supreme Court of India in case of CBI vs. Anil Sharma,(1997) 7SCC 187 the relevant extract is reproduced as under: “We find force in the submission of the CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation orientated than questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this effective interrogation of accused Sukhbir Singh and Surjit Singh, at whose premises the alleged incident is stated to have taken place, have already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail. , learned State counsel has vehemently opposed the of anticipatory bail to the petitioner and submitted that the petitioner does not have clean antecedents, as he is already involved in another case under the Arms Act. It is further submitted that there are specific rious gunshots and displayed . Besides this, another aspect under investigation pertains to an alleged gang war and the murder of one Deep Cheema, who is also stated to have been present at the place of occurrence. Heard learned counsel for the parties at length. Considering the seriousness of the allegations against the petitioner and his criminal antecedents, this Court is of the view that his custodial interrogation is of considerable importance. Apart from the other are still underway, it is yet to be verified whether the petitioner possesses a valid arms licence or not. has been laid down by the Hon’ble CBI vs. Anil Sharma,(1997) 7SCC 187, We find force in the submission of the CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this effective interrogation of Sukhbir Singh and Surjit Singh, at whose premises the alleged incident is stated to have taken place, have , learned State counsel has vehemently opposed the of anticipatory bail to the petitioner and submitted that the petitioner does not have clean antecedents, as he is already involved in another case under the Arms Act. It is further submitted that there are specific displayed . Besides this, another aspect under investigation pertains to an alleged gang war and the murder of one Deep Considering the seriousness of the allegations against the petitioner and his criminal antecedents, this Court is of the view that his m the other verified . by the Hon’ble , We find force in the submission of the CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this effective interrogation of MANJU 2026.07.21 09:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-39467 7. of law, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount importance, to its logical end. 8. grant the extra ordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, hence, the same is dismissed. 9. July 20, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -3- 39467-2026 (O&M) suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also materials which would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The presume that responsible Police Officers would conduct themselves in a responsible manner and that those entrusted with the task of disinterring would not conduct themselves as offenders. In light of the facts, circumstances and settle the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount , at this stage, to ensure that the investigation in this case comes to its logical end. Accordingly, this Court does not find any reasonable ground to e extra ordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, hence, the same is dismissed. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. July 20, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also h would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre- arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would educe to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible Police Officers would conduct themselves in a responsible manner and that those entrusted with the task of disinterring would not conduct themselves as offenders. In light of the facts, circumstances and settled principle the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount at this stage, to ensure that the investigation in this case comes Court does not find any reasonable ground to e extra ordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also h would have been concealed. Success in elude if the suspected person - arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would educe to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced Court has to presume that responsible Police Officers would conduct themselves in a responsible manner and that those entrusted with the task of disinterring would not conduct d principle the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount at this stage, to ensure that the investigation in this case comes Court does not find any reasonable ground to e extra ordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, MANJU 2026.07.21 09:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document