CRA CRA CRA CRA----SSSS----2281 2281 2281 2281----2025 2025 2025 2025 208 208 208 208 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Pargat Singh State of Punjab CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: Present Present Present Present: SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL 1. Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 of anticipatory registered for offences punishable under Section 3(1) of Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), 1989 (for short ‘SC/ST Act’) ‘IPC’), at Police Station Pasyana, District Patiala 2. on behalf of respondent No.2. 3. punishable under Section 3(1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled 2025 2025 2025 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CRA CRA CRA CRA----SSSS Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Pargat Singh versus Punjab and another HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Abhinav Singla, Advocate for Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, AAG Punjab. None for respondent No.2. ***** SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) Present appeal has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) anticipatory bail to the appellant in case registered for offences punishable under Section 3(1) of Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), 1989 (for short ‘SC/ST Act’) and Section 506 of the Indian Penal , at Police Station Pasyana, District Patiala Case has been called out twice, but n on behalf of respondent No.2. On 01.08.2025, the following order was passed: “Present appeal has been preferred by the appellant seeking anticipatory bail in FIR No.20 dated 06.02.2024, registered for offences punishable under Section 3(1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled 1111 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH SSSS----2281 2281 2281 2281----2025 2025 2025 2025 Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: August 28, August 28, August 28, August 28, 2025 2025 2025 2025 ....Appellant ....Respondents HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL , Advocate for the appellant. Mr. Kunwarbir Singh, AAG Punjab. has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of concession in case FIR No.20 dated 06.02.2024, registered for offences punishable under Section 3(1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), 1989 (for short and Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short , at Police Station Pasyana, District Patiala. Case has been called out twice, but none has caused appearance he following order was passed: Present appeal has been preferred by the appellant seeking anticipatory bail in FIR No.20 dated 06.02.2024, registered for offences punishable under Section 3(1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Appellant s has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya for grant of concession FIR No.20 dated 06.02.2024, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), 1989 (for short Code, 1860 (for short one has caused appearance Present appeal has been preferred by the appellant seeking anticipatory bail in FIR No.20 dated 06.02.2024, registered for offences punishable under Section 3(1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.08.28 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRA CRA CRA CRA----SSSS----2281 2281 2281 2281----2025 2025 2025 2025 2222 Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), 1989 (for short ‘SC/ST Act’), at Police Station Pasyana, District Patiala. Compliance report by way of an affidavit dated 31.07.2025 filed by the learned State counsel, in Court today, and the same is taken on record. A copy thereof has been supplied to the counsel for the appellant as also learned counsel for the complainant. Inter alia contends that the appellant has been falsely implicated into the FIR in question on account of a village faction related dispute; no specific overt act has been attributed to the appellant, which may invoke provisions of SC/ST Act; & he is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Adjourned to 28.08.2025. The appellant is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 08.08.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the appellant 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 appellant shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.” 4. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 01.08.2025, the appellant has indeed joined investigation, and his custodial interrogation is not required. 5. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and upon perusal of the record and in view of the stance of the State, the interim order dated 01.08.2025 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 6. Appeal stands allowed, accordingly. 7. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting appellant 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. 8. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the appellant violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause. MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.08.28 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRA CRA CRA CRA----SSSS----2281 2281 2281 2281----2025 2025 2025 2025 3333 9. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 10. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE August 28, August 28, August 28, August 28, 2025 2025 2025 2025 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.08.28 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment