IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 205 CRM-M-43269-2024 Date of decision : 01.04.2025 Vinay Kumar ….Petitioner V/S State of Punjab and another ….Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: Mr. Sachin, Advocate for Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Anup Singh, A.A.G., Punjab. **** NAMIT KUMAR , J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioner has filed the instant petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail in FIR No.74 dated 19.05.2024 registered under Sections 406 & 498-A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 at Women Police Station, SAS Nagar (Mohali). 2. Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of respondent No.2 and filed his power of attorney in the Court which is taken on record. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that, in pursuance to the order dated 03.09.2024 passed by this Court, the petitioner has appeared before the Investigating Officer and has joined the investigation. 4. Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Harjit Singh, has not disputed the aforesaid fact and submits that the petitioner Vinod Kothiyal 2025.04.02 10:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-43269-2024 -2- has joined the investigation and is no more required for further investigation. 5. In view of the above, the present petition is allowed and the interim bail granted to the petitioner vide order dated 03.09.2024 is made absolute subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 438(2) of Cr.P.C./482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 01.04.2025 (NAMIT KUMAR) kothiyal JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No Vinod Kothiyal 2025.04.02 10:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document