CRM-M- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 205-1 Dhola Singh State of Punjab CORAM: Present: SUMEET GOEL 1. 2023 for grant of 30.11.2024 City-II Abohar 2. -11-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Dhola Singh V/s State of Punjab CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Kuldip Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG Punjab. Mr. Ravinder Singh, Advocate for the complainant. ***** SUMEET GOEL, J. (Oral) Present petition has been filed under Section for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 30.11.2024, under Sections 406, 420, 120 II Abohar, District Fazilka. On 02.01.2025 the following order was passed: “Through the instant petition Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), prayer is made for grant of 'anticipatory bail' to the petitioner in case FIR no.129, dated 30.11.2024, under Sections 406, 420 and 120 Police Station City-II, Abohar, District Fazilka (Annexure P Learned counsel for the petitioner, in asking for the relief (supra) inter alia submits that there is no role, whatsoever, assigned to the present petitioner in the instant FIR. He further submits that the present petitioner is not even the beneficiary, rather he is only a marginal witness to the alleged sale deed. Notice of motion. Mr. Solomon Partap Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State, and waives service. Adjourned to 03.02.2025. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-11-2025 Date of decision: 27.08.202 ....Petitioner ....Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Kuldip Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG Punjab. Mr. Ravinder Singh, Advocate for the complainant. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.129 dated 406, 420, 120-B IPC registered at Police Station the following order was passed:- “Through the instant petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), prayer is made for grant of 'anticipatory bail' to the petitioner in case FIR no.129, dated 30.11.2024, under Sections 406, 420 and 120-B of the IPC, registered at II, Abohar, District Fazilka (Annexure P-1). Learned counsel for the petitioner, in asking for the relief (supra) inter alia submits that there is no role, whatsoever, assigned to the present petitioner in the instant FIR. at the present petitioner is not even the beneficiary, rather he is only a marginal witness to the alleged sale deed. Mr. Solomon Partap Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf State, and waives service. .2025 BNSS, dated IPC registered at Police Station filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), prayer is made for grant of 'anticipatory bail' to the petitioner in case FIR no.129, dated B of the IPC, registered at Learned counsel for the petitioner, in asking for the relief (supra) inter alia submits that there is no role, whatsoever, assigned to the at the present petitioner is not even the beneficiary, rather he is only a marginal witness to the alleged sale deed. Mr. Solomon Partap Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf AJAY KUMAR 2025.08.28 11:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- 3. case: 4. to the order dated no longer required for custodial interrogation. 5. opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the allegations made ought not be extended the concession of anticipatory bail. 6. by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerate under Section 48 7. be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of an other incident that involves commission of an offence. -11-2025 In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation and to appear before the investigating agency, as and when called upon to do so. In the event of his arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the B.N.S.S., 2023.” Thereafter, on 27.05.2025 following order was passed in this “Learned counsel for the petitioner(s), on instructions, submits that there are chances of an amicable settlement between the parties i.e. petitioner(s) as well as de facto complainant at their own level. Posted for 05.08.2025. Till the next date of hearing, interim order(s) in respective case(s) to continue. Photocopy of this order be placed on the files of connected cases. Learned State counsel, on instructions to the order dated 02.01.2025, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. Learned counsel appearing for complainant has vociferously opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the allegations made against the petitioner are serious in nature and hence he ought not be extended the concession of anticipatory bail. In view of the above, the interim order dated by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerate under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 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 an other incident that involves commission of an offence. 2 In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation and to appear before the investigating agency, as and when called upon to do so. In the event of his arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the B.N.S.S., 2023.” Thereafter, on 27.05.2025 following order was passed in this earned counsel for the petitioner(s), on instructions, submits that there are chances of an amicable settlement between the parties i.e. petitioner(s) as well as de facto complainant at their own level. ing, interim order(s) in respective case(s) Photocopy of this order be placed on the files of connected cases. Learned State counsel, on instructions, has stated that pursuant , the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. Learned counsel appearing for complainant has vociferously opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the against the petitioner are serious in nature and hence he ought not be extended the concession of anticipatory bail. In view of the above, the interim order dated 02.01.2025 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerate 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 an other incident that involves commission of an offence. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation and to appear before the investigating agency, as and when called upon to do so. In the event of his arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the terms and conditions as Thereafter, on 27.05.2025 following order was passed in this earned counsel for the petitioner(s), on instructions, submits that there are chances of an amicable settlement between the parties i.e. ing, interim order(s) in respective case(s) Photocopy of this order be placed on the files of connected cases.” has stated that pursuant , the petitioner has joined investigation and is Learned counsel appearing for complainant has vociferously opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the against the petitioner are serious in nature and hence he passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated 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 AJAY KUMAR 2025.08.28 11:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- 8. cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 4 sufficient cause. 9. be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. August 27 Ajay -11-2025 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 sufficient cause. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 7, 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 3 Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition on showing any other Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not AJAY KUMAR 2025.08.28 11:09 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document