n 04.05.2026, this Court had passed the following order: “Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is a Software Engineer and was in employment of the complainant, however, the softwares being not patented or his copyright and the amount, he has received in his account from Joel Kurumpak, USA, was returned on the next day itself, for which reference is made to the bank receipts, Annexure P-2. There is also a civil as per the contract between the p involved in any other case and is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will cooperate. , this Court had passed the following order:- Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is a and was in employment of the complainant, however, the softwares being developed, are copyright and the amount, he has received his account from Joel Kurumpak, USA, was returned on which reference is made to the bank 2. There is also a civil remedy available as per the contract between the parties. The petitioner is not involved in any other case and is ready and willing to join the when required by the investigating PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.05.18 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. Notice of motion. At the asking of the Court, Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State while Mr. Anhad Batta, Advocate appears on behalf of the complainant and made their respective submissions in opposition. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 11.05.2026. 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 under Section 482 (2) BNSS. 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 18.05.2026.” 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 ASI Avtar Chand 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 04.05.2026 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 2026.05.18 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.