CRM-M- 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 213 SANDEEP KUMAR STATE OF CORAM: PRESENT: SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) 1. 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed here Name & age of Petitioner (s) Sandeep Kumar, aged about 36 years -48115-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH SANDEEP KUMAR VS. STATE OF HARYANA CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Neeraj Yadav, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed here-under: & Petitioner FIR No. Date Section(s) Sandeep aged about 216 19.06.2025 3(5) and 305 of BNS (during investigation Section 7 of the Essential Commodity Act, 1955 was added) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-48115-2025 Decided on: 15.09.2025 . . . PETITIONER . . . RESPONDENT HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Mr. Neeraj Yadav, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First under:- Section(s) Police Station District 3(5) and 305 of BNS (during investigation Section 7 of the Essential Commodity Act, 1955 was added) Model Town Rewari Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First District Rewari POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 2 2. 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder: Name & age of Petitioner (s) Sandeep Kumar, aged about 36 years 2. allegations against the petitioner are unfounded and primarily based on conjecture. It is alleged that petitioner purchased 30 litres of diesel from a fuel station known as ‘Aravali Fuels’ and, along with his co involved in the theft of oil from an oil tanker with the intent to sell it at higher rates in Rajasthan. baseless, as diesel is a commonly available commodity that can be easily procured from the open market. Therefore, mere purchase of diesel does not establish any illegal activity or support the claim of theft. namely Ajay, has already been granted the concession of i bail by this Court, vide order dated 14.07.2025, passed in CRM 2025, and said petition is posted for hearing for 15.09.2025. Moreover, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and fully cooperate, if protected -48115-2025 On 01.09.2025, following order was passed: “1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder: Petitioner FIR No. Date Section(s) aged about 216 19.06.2025 3(5) and 305 of BNS (during investigationSection 7 of the Essential Commodity Act, 1955 was added) Learned counsel for the petitioner, allegations against the petitioner are unfounded and primarily based on conjecture. It is alleged that petitioner purchased 30 litres of diesel from a fuel station known as ‘Aravali Fuels’ and, along with his co involved in the theft of oil from an oil tanker with the intent to sell it at higher rates in Rajasthan. However, it is submitted that these allegations are false and baseless, as diesel is a commonly available commodity that can be easily ured from the open market. Therefore, mere purchase of diesel does not establish any illegal activity or support the claim of theft. Additionally, counsel for the petitioner submits that co namely Ajay, has already been granted the concession of i bail by this Court, vide order dated 14.07.2025, passed in CRM 2025, and said petition is posted for hearing for 15.09.2025. Moreover, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and fully cooperate, if protected .2025, following order was passed:- petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Section(s) Police Station District 3(5) and 305 of BNS (during investigationSection 7 of the Essential Commodity Act, 1955 was added) Model Town Rewari the petitioner, inter alia, contends that allegations against the petitioner are unfounded and primarily based on conjecture. It is alleged that petitioner purchased 30 litres of diesel from a fuel station known as ‘Aravali Fuels’ and, along with his co-accused, was involved in the theft of oil from an oil tanker with the intent to sell it at However, it is submitted that these allegations are false and baseless, as diesel is a commonly available commodity that can be easily ured from the open market. Therefore, mere purchase of diesel does not establish any illegal activity or support the claim of theft. Additionally, counsel for the petitioner submits that co-accused namely Ajay, has already been granted the concession of interim anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 14.07.2025, passed in CRM-M-36474 2025, and said petition is posted for hearing for 15.09.2025. Moreover, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and fully cooperate, if protected petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First contends that allegations against the petitioner are unfounded and primarily based on conjecture. It is alleged that petitioner purchased 30 litres of diesel from a ccused, was involved in the theft of oil from an oil tanker with the intent to sell it at However, it is submitted that these allegations are false and baseless, as diesel is a commonly available commodity that can be easily ured from the open market. Therefore, mere purchase of diesel does not accused nterim anticipatory 36474- 2025, and said petition is posted for hearing for 15.09.2025. Moreover, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and fully cooperate, if protected POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 3 from arrest b bail to the petitioner in the present case. 3. 4. puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent to file status report in the matter. 5. 6. investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shal under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 7. passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesse Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court”. 3. contends that in compliance of the order dated Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory order. -48115-2025 from arrest by this Court. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. Notice of motion. On advance notice, Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent to file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 15.09.2025. To be heard along with CRM In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesse Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court”. Continuing his submissions, contends that in compliance of the order dated Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory y this Court. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory On advance notice, Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time CRM-M-36474-2025. In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting l also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesse Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court”. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 01.09.2025, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail y this Court. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory On advance notice, Mr. Kanwar Sanjiv Kumar, AAG, Haryana, State, and seeks some time In the meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting l also be abide by all the conditions laid down Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not It is also directed that before leaving country any time during earned counsel for the petitioner .2025, passed by this operated. bail POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M- 4 4. averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on custodial interrogation of the petitione investigation. record. 5. 6. custodial interrogation is no m 01.09.2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. and when required to do so and abide by all the down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 7. September 15 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: -48115-2025 Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on 04.09.2025, by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Reply has been filed by learned State counsel, is taken on Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required .2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of September 15, 2025 Poonam Sharma Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the , by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, r is not required for the purpose of Reply has been filed by learned State counsel, is taken on Heard learned counsel for the parties. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and ore required; ad-interim bail order dated .2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by learned counsel for the petitioner of joining the , by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, r is not required for the purpose of Reply has been filed by learned State counsel, is taken on Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and interim bail order dated .2025, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as terms and conditions laid (SANJAY VASHISTH) POONAM SHARMA 2025.09.18 10:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document