CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----45171 45171 45171 45171 212 212 212 212 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 Ajay Rana @ Pintu State of Haryana CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: Present Present Present Present: SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) anticipatory bail to the petitioner under Sections 109(1), 115, 190, 191(3), 351(2) of the Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNS’) and Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 (for short ‘Arms Act’), registered at Police Station Kunjpura, District Karnal. 2. 45171 45171 45171 45171----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 CRM CRM CRM CRM---- Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Ajay Rana @ Pintu versus Haryana 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. Keshav Pratap Singh, Advocate for Mr. Gurmeet Singh, AAG Haryana. Mr. Manav Bajaj, Advocate for the complainant. ***** SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. under Sections 109(1), 115, 190, 191(3), 351(2) of the Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNS’) and Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 (for short ‘Arms Act’), registered at Police Station Kunjpura, District Karnal. On 25.08.2025, the following order was passed: ““““Apprehending his arrest in FIR registered for offences punishable under Section 109(1), 115, 190, 191(3), 351(2) of BNS and Section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Kunjpura, District Karnal; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of BNSS seeking pre-arrest bail. Inter alia contends that the case in hand is of version and crossversion; no specific injury is attributed to the petitioner; the role ascribed to the petitioner is of providing a country made fire arm which is alleged to have been used in the incident but the same has not hit anybody. Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Adjourned to 22.09.2025. 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 ----M M M M----45171 45171 45171 45171----2025 2025 2025 2025 Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: Date of decision: September 22, September 22, September 22, September 22, 2025 2025 2025 2025 ....Petitioner ....Respondent 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 petitioner. Mr. Gurmeet Singh, AAG Haryana. Advocate for the complainant. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of in case FIR No.237 dated 07.07.2025, under Sections 109(1), 115, 190, 191(3), 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNS’) and Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 (for short ‘Arms Act’), registered at Police Station Kunjpura, District Karnal. he following order was passed: Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.237 dated 07.07.2025 registered for offences punishable under Section 109(1), 115, 190, 191(3), 351(2) of BNS and Section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Kunjpura, District Karnal; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 Inter alia contends that the case in hand is of version and no specific injury is attributed to the petitioner; the role the petitioner is of providing a country made fire arm which is een used in the incident but the same has not hit anybody. counsel further submits that the petitioner is willing to join ....Petitioner ....Respondent Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of 237 dated 07.07.2025, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNS’) and Section 25 of the Arms Act, 1959 (for No.237 dated 07.07.2025 registered for offences punishable under Section 109(1), 115, 190, 191(3), 351(2) of BNS and Section 25 of the Arms Act at Police Station Kunjpura, District Karnal; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 Inter alia contends that the case in hand is of version and no specific injury is attributed to the petitioner; the role the petitioner is of providing a country made fire arm which is een used in the incident but the same has not hit anybody. counsel further submits that the petitioner is willing to join MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.09.22 17:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----45171 45171 45171 45171----2025 2025 2025 2025 2222 State as also complainant are is at liberty to file reply, if advised. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 29.08.2025 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 BharatiyaNagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.”””” 3. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 25.08.2025, the petitioner has indeed joined investigation, and his custodial interrogation is not required. 4. Learned counsel for the complainant has vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that there are direct allegations against the petitioner, and in case, the petitioner is extended the concession of anticipatory bail, there is all likelihood that he may abscond from the process of justice and interfere in the prosecution evidence. 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 25.08.2025 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 6. Petition stands allowed, accordingly. 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. MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.09.22 17:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----45171 45171 45171 45171----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 September 22, September 22, September 22, September 22, 2025 2025 2025 2025 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2025.09.22 17:48 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment