CRM-M-43285-2025 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 211 CRM-M-43285-2025 Date of decision: 30.09.2025 SANGRAM SINGH @ SHIVA ....PETITIONER V/s STATE OF PUNJAB ....RESPONDENT CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Vikkrant K Vij, Advocate for Mr. G.S. Bawa, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab. ***** SUMEET GOEL , J. 1. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.111 dated 29.04.2024, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 323, 324, 341, 148, 149 of IPC, 1860 (Sections 326 & 120-B of IPC added lateron) at Police Station Jandiala, District Amritsar (Rural). 2. On 08.08.2025, the following order was passed:- “Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.111 dated 29.04.2024 registered for offences punishable under Sections 323, 324, 341, 148, 149 of IPC, 1860 (Sections 326 & 120-B of IPC added lateron) at Police Station Jandiala, District Amritsar (Rural); the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre- arrest bail. Counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the injury in respect whereof Section 326 has been invoked has not been attributed to the petitioner but has been attributed to one co-accused namely Navnish Singh @ Sunny Suji, the attribution to the petitioner is that of simple injury & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Notice of motion. JATIN 2025.09.30 17:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-43285-2025 2 On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Gurpartap S. Bhullar, AAG, Punjab has entered appearance on behalf of the respondent-State of Punjab. Adjourned to 09.09.2025. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 16.08.2025 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner 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 petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.” 3. Learned State counsel, on instructions, has stated that pursuant to the order dated 08.08.2025, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. 4. Learned counsel for the complainant has vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the allegations raised against the petitioner are direct/serious in nature and hence he ought not to be extended the concession of anticipatory bail. He has further iterated that in case the petitioner is extended the concession of anticipatory bail, there is all the likelihood that he may interfere with the investigation as also intimidate the investigation/witnesses. 5. Keeping in view the factual milieu of the case in hand; especially the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and cooperated therein and is no longer required by the State for further custodial interrogation, this Court is inclined to confirm the order dated 08.08.2025, granting anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. 6. Ordered accordingly. JATIN 2025.09.30 17:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-43285-2025 3 7. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner 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 petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 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) JUDGE 30.09.2025 jatin Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No JATIN 2025.09.30 17:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document