IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT 218 TAJINDER SINGH STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON Present : AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. (now Section 482 BNSS, 2023), for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.161 dated 04.09.2021, registered at Police Station Machhiwara Khanna, Distr and Sections with Section 13(2) of PC Act, 1988. 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM Date of decision TAJINDER SINGH Versus STATE OF PUNJAB CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. G.S.Kaura, Advocate and Ms. Kamaldeep Kaur, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. M.S.Bajwa, DAG, Punjab. AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) The present petition has been filed under Section (now Section 482 BNSS, 2023), for grant of anticipatory bail to the in case FIR No.161 dated 04.09.2021, registered at Police Station Machhiwara Khanna, District Ludhiana, under Section 409 IPC and Sections 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120- with Section 13(2) of PC Act, 1988. On 27.08.2025, this Court had passed the following order: “Learned counsel contends that falsely implicated in the present case wherein he is not even named. The inspection note dated 31.03.2017 stated by the department to be not available, has him under RTI Act, Annexure P recovered from him. The main accused has already been granted anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 18.01.2023 passed in CRM-M The petitioner, who is 70-year IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-47050-2025 (O & M) Date of decision: 22.09.2025 ....Petitioner ...Respondent BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Advocate, Mr. M.S.Bajwa, DAG, Punjab. The present petition has been filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C. (now Section 482 BNSS, 2023), for grant of anticipatory bail to the in case FIR No.161 dated 04.09.2021, registered at Police ict Ludhiana, under Section 409 IPC -B IPC, Section 13(1) (a) read this Court had passed the following order:- Learned counsel contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case wherein he is not even named. The inspection note dated 31.03.2017 stated by the department to be not available, has been obtained him under RTI Act, Annexure P-5. Nothing is to be recovered from him. The main accused has already been granted anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated M-47122-2021, Annexure P-4. year-old and retired on 4. PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.09.23 19:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-47050-2025 -2- 30.04.2017 as Assistant Registrar, is suffering from various ailments, including serious heart condition, for which he has undergone major surgeries and Defibrillating device to control the Arhythmia has been planted in his heart, the medical record of Fortis Hospital, Mohali and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala has been appended as Annexures P-2 and P-3. He is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will cooperate. Notice of motion. At the asking of the Court, Mr. M.S.Bajwa, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 08.09.2025. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as enshrined under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join and cooperate with the Investigating Agency as required by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be deemed to have been vacated. Adjourned to 22.09.2025.” 3. Learned counsel submits that in pursuance of the afore- mentioned order, the petitioner has not only joined investigation but also fully cooperated with the investigating agency. He further submits that in case the investigating agency requires the petitioner to appear, he shall make himself available without demur. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions from the Investigating Officer, affirms the factum of joining the investigation by the petitioner and cooperating with the investigating agency. He also submits that at this stage, the petitioner is not required for further custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the above and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, anticipatory bail petition filed by the petitioner is allowed and the order dated 27.08.2025 granting interim bail to him, is hereby made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions as specified PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.09.23 19:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-47050-2025 -3- under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. 6. However, it is made clear that if the petitioner fails to join and cooperate with the investigating agency as and when required, the State would be at liberty to move an application for cancellation of the present anticipatory bail granted to him. 22.09.2025 (AMAN CHAUDHARY) parveen kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.09.23 19:43 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.