213 CRM-M-45101-2025 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-45101-2025 Date of decision: 22.09.2025 GURVINDER SINGH @ GURWINDER SINGH ….Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB ....Respondent CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL Present:- Mr. Nirmaljeet Singh Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG Punjab. ..… RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL, J. (ORAL) Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (For short “BNSS”), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No.127 dated 15.07.2025 under Sections 109, 190 and 191(3) BNS, registered at Police Station Raman, District Bathinda. 2. On 20.08.2025, following order had been passed: - “ Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.127 dated 15.07.2025 registered under Sections 109, 190 and 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (For short as ‘BNS’), at Police Station Raman, District Bathinda. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. He argued that as per the case of the prosecution, the alleged occurrence took place on 13.07.2025 and the FIR was registered on 15.07.2025 i.e. after a delay of 02 days. He further argued that the alleged injuries attributed to the present petitioner are on the non-vital parts i.e. on the hands of the complainant and thus, not attracting offence under Section 109 of BNS. Learned counsel Puneet Sharma 2025.09.23 16:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment 213 CRM-M-45101-2025 -2- further contends that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ravinder Singh, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 22.09.2025. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 20.08.2025 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined the investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the State, on instructions from ASI Gian Chand, has submitted that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is no longer required for further investigation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the interim order dated 20.08.2025 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. (RUPINDERJIT CHAHAL) 22.09.2025 JUDGE puneet i) Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No ii) Whether reportable? Yes/No Puneet Sharma 2025.09.23 16:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment