of arrest issued against him. nor deliberate, but due to the aforesaid willing to join the him to surrender his bail was of arrest issued against him. non-appearance was neither intentional nor deliberate, but due to the aforesaid bona fide willing to join the proceedings and prays for grant of one opportunity for to surrender before the trial Court, even if the same is subject to costs. his bail was cancelled, warrants appearance was neither intentional bona fide reason. He is ready and and prays for grant of one opportunity for before the trial Court, even if the same is subject to costs. PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.05.15 15:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. 3. The very purpose of issuance of warrant of arrest, is to compel and secure the presence of the accused to face trial and establish the rule of law, as also to ensure finalization of the proceedings. 7. This Court in CRM-M-36490-2022, titled as Major Singh vs. State of Punjab, decided on 15.09.2022, CRM-M-38277-2022, titled asSurjit Singh vs. State of Punjab, dated 26.08.2022 and CRM-M- 39000-2022, titled as Raghav vs. State of Punjab, decided on 09.09.2022, had set aside the orders of non-bailable warrants. 8. Considering the fact that absence of the petitioner was not wilful or deliberate and his readiness and willingness to surrender and join the proceedings, in case one opportunity is granted to the petitioner, no prejudice shall be caused to any of the parties, rather his joining the proceedings would help in expediting the trial. This Court in light of the judgment referred to above being applicable to the instant case, finds that the ends of justice would be adequately met if the present petition is allowed. 9. In view of the afore-mentioned judgments and the facts and circumstances of the case, the impugned order dated 20.04.2026, Annexure P-4, is set aside. PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.05.15 15:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. 11. The petition is disposed of. 12. Before parting with this order, it is made abundantly clear that in case the petitioner does not adhere to the aforesaid, the present petition shall be deemed to have been dismissed without any reference to this Court. PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.05.15 15:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.