CRM-M-29079-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 102 CRM-M-29079-2025 Decided on: 21.07.2026 Parikshit Parse …...Petitioner Versus State of Haryana …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Garvit Mittal, Advocate and Mr. Ritender Rathee, Advocate for the petitioner Ms. Malvika Singh, DAG Haryana **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (ORAL) 1. 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 FIR No.66 dated 21.03.2025 registered under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of BNS (61(2) of BNS and 21(1)(2)(3) of Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Act 2019 added later on) at Police Station Julana, District Jind. 2. On 23.05.2025, following order was passed: “(i) xx xx xx xx (ii) Learned counsel for the petitioner refers to the order dated 01.05.2025 passed by this Court in CRM-M-23454-2025, wherein in a similar case i.e. FIR No.66 dated 21.03.2025, registered against the petitioner, arrest has been stayed and said petition was now fixed for 21.05.2025. For reference order dated 01.05.2025 passed in CRM-M-23454-2025, is reproduced herebelow: “1. 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 REENA 2026.07.23 10:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-29079-2025 2 petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name and age of petitioner(s) FIR No. Date Sections Police Station District Bijender Singh aged about 51 years 134 27.02.2 025 420, 406, 408, 120-B of IPC and Section 3 of Haryana Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishment Act, 2013 and 21, 23 of Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Act 2019 Chandni Bagh Panipat 2. By referring to the order dated 31.01.2025 passed in CRWP-584-2025 (Annexure P-11), counsel for the petitioner submits that in fact, petitioner himself is a victim of fraud committed by the Human Welfare Credit and Thrift Cooperative Society. Both the petitioner and his wife, namely, Geeta Devi, are investors to the tune of approximately Rs.27 lacs, and despite this, the Society has failed to repay any amount to them. By filing the aforementioned writ petition before this Court, the petitioner has prayed for appropriate action to be taken against the defaulters. After taking cognizance of the matter, the petition is now scheduled for hearing on 28.03.2025. 3. Notice of motion. 4. On advance notice, Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent –State, and seeks some time to file status report. 5. List again on 28.03.2025. 6. To be heard along with CRWP-584-2025. 7. In the meanwhile, arrest of the petitioner shall remain stayed. 8. However, issue regarding joining of investigation of the petitioner would be examined on the next date of hearing, after perusing the status report which is to be filed by learned State counsel.” (iii) Counsel for the petitioner also argues that name of the petitioner is not mentioned in the FIR, and he has been involved on the basis of disclosure REENA 2026.07.23 10:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-29079-2025 3 statement of the arrested accused, namely, Jasvir. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. (iv) Notice of motion. (v) On advance notice, Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. (vi) Adjourned to 18.07.2025. (vii) To be heard along with CRM-M-14639-2025. (vii) In the meanwhile, arrest of the petitioner shall remain stayed. However, issue regarding joining of investigation of the petitioner would be examined on the next date of hearing, after perusing the status report which is to be filed by learned State counsel.” 3. Thereafter on 17.02.2026, the following order was passed : “Since arrest of the petitioner in the present case was ordered to be stayed, he was not able to join the investigation in the absence of specific direction. List again on 22.04.2026. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on 05.03.2026 or 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 Officer. The petitioner shall also 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 their passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. 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. List alongwith CRM-M-18464-2025 on 22.04.2026.” 4. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Anoop Singh, Economic Offence Wing, Jind submits that petitioner has joined the investigation and even the passport has been handed over to the Investigating Officer, and as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. REENA 2026.07.23 10:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-29079-2025 4 5. Considering the submissions made, this Court finds that investigating officer is wholly depending upon the petitioner to disclose the information, whereas it is for the investigating agency who requires to find out the evidence to strengthen their case. 6. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 17.02.2026 passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. 7. The 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. 8. It is clarified that in case, aforesaid condition is not complied with, this order would be considered as non est automatically. (SANJAY VASHISTH) 21.07.2026 JUDGE reena Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO REENA 2026.07.23 10:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh