CRM-M-45401-2024 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 211 CRM-M-45401-2024 Decided on: 07.04.2025 Harjinder Singh …...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Ms. Rashi Verma, Advocate for Mr. Manu Loona, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vinay Kumar Malhotra, DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under 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 First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District Harjinder Singh 95 15.06.2024 324, 323, 326, 34 IPC (Section 326 IPC added later on) City Jalalabad Fazilka 2. On 13.02.2025, following order was passed:- “1. Learned counsel for the petitioner inter alia contends that as per FIR, petitioner has been attributed a Kirch blow, which caused the sharp and grievous hurt on the left hand second finger, and on that account, offence under Section 326 of IPC, has been attracted. The injury attributed to the petitioner is on the non-vital part of the complainant - Gurmeet Kaur. Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner is ready to join investigation, if so ordered. 2. Adjourned to 07.04.2025. RASHMI 2025.04.07 20:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-45401-2024 2 3. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation 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 be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 4. Besides, the petitioner would submit/surrender his passport before the Arresting Officer and an undertaking on oath that in case of leaving the Country, he would seek prior permission from the Investigating Agency/concerned Court. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 13.02.2025, passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment and submits that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner would not be required now for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since the petitioner has joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required, present petition is allowed and interim order dated 13.02.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. However, 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. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his 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. RASHMI 2025.04.07 20:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-45401-2024 3 It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court. 7. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE April 07, 2025 rashmi Whether Speaking/Reasoned:YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO RASHMI 2025.04.07 20:05 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document