CRM-M-49997-2025 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 106 CRM-M-49997-2025 Date of Decision : 08.09.2025 NARINDER SINGH …. PETITIONER V/S STATE OF PUNJAB …. RESPONDENT CORAM:HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present : Mr. Ashok Kumar Khunger, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Sandeep Kumar, DAG, Punjab. **** SUBHAS MEHLA, J. (Oral) 1. Petitioner has filed present petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail in FIR No.0082, dated 21.06.2025, under Sections 115(2), 118(1) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 registered at Police Station Bahav Wala, District Fazilka. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that it is a dispute between the cousins regarding lift pump for irrigation of the field as they had joint land. The injuries suffered by the complainant are simple in nature and the maximum punishment provided for the offences under present FIR is up to three years. Petitioner is ready to join the investigation. 3. In pursuance of the advance notice, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, DAG, Punjab, put appearance and submitted that the allegation against the present petitioner is that he had given dati blow on the right leg, head and little Anju Goel 2025.09.09 16:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-49997-2025 -2- finger of left hand of the complainant, and injury is simple in nature with sharp edged weapon. 4. Heard. 5. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the role of the present petitioner, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to join the investigation as and when required by Investigating Officer and the Investigating Officer is directed to follow the instructions of Hon’ble Supreme Court in Arnesh Kumar Vs. State of Bihar and another, (2014) 8 SCC, 273 and Satender Kumar Antil vs. CBI, (2022) 10 SCC 51. (SUBHAS MEHLA) JUDGE 08.09. 2025 anju Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No Anju Goel 2025.09.09 16:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh