On 21.04.2026, this Court had passed the follo “Learned counsel submits that the allegations levelled by the complainant are falsified as per the post report, wherein the cause of death is prematurity as also there is no MLR of her father Balkar Singh and Singh, stated to have received many injuries and having admitted in the hospital at Fazilka, which learned State counsel is unable to controvert. The petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and investigating agency and will cooperate. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 28.04.2026. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as enshrined under Section 482 (2) BNSS. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join and cooperate with the Investigating Agency as required , this Court had passed the following order:- Learned counsel submits that the allegations levelled complainant are falsified as per the post-mortem death is prematurity as also there is no MLR of her father Balkar Singh and brother-Jaswant stated to have received many injuries and having admitted in the hospital at Fazilka, which learned State controvert. The petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the ll cooperate. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to join the before 28.04.2026. 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 enshrined under Section 482 (2) BNSS. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not cooperate with the Investigating Agency as required PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.05.06 18:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be deemed to have been vacated. Adjourned to 06.05.2026. Interim order to continue till the next date of hearing.” 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 Inspector Paramjit Kumar 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 21.04.2026 granting interim bail to him, is hereby made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions as specified under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 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. PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.05.06 18:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.