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2026 DAILYLAW 16227 (PNJ)

BALDEV SINGH SOHAL v. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER

CRM-M/68793/2025 · 2026-03-24

Aman Chaudhary

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On 12.03.2026, this Court had passed the following order: “Learned counsel submits that a compromise has been produced by way of an affidavit inter se the parties and as a matter of fact, the dispute was which shall be transferred in the name of fact which has been confirmed by learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2 and has no objection for grant of interim protection. The petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by agency and will cooperate. The petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 18.03.2026. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail to the Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as under Section 482(2) BNSS. Court had passed the following order:- Learned counsel submits that a compromise has been way of an affidavit inter se the parties and as a matter of fact, the dispute was with regard to the property, which shall be transferred in the name of the complainant, a fact which has been confirmed by learned counsel appearing respondent No.2 and has no objection for grant of interim petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating The petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or 18.03.2026. 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 as enshrined PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.03.24 17:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. 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 24.03.2026.” 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 12.03.2026 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 2026.03.24 17:58 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.