On 21.05.2026, this Court had passed the following order: “Learned counsel submits that the complaint has been registered after 14 years of the execution of the sale deed which was in the year 2012, been submitted on 26.12.2025, based on which the present FIR has been lodged; the petitioner is not the beneficiary; main allegation of forgery is against co accused Jagdish Kumar Sharma; the land favour of his mother and a civil suit is al se between the parties. He is not involved in any other criminal case and is ready investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will cooperate. Notice of motion. At the asking of the Court, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent Mr. Mukesh Kumar Bhatnagar, filed memo of appearance on behalf of the and raised submissions in opposition. , this Court had passed the following order:- Learned counsel submits that the complaint has after 14 years of the execution of the sale deed which was in the year 2012, while the complaint has been submitted on 26.12.2025, based on which the present FIR has been lodged; the petitioner is not the allegation of forgery is against co- accused Jagdish Kumar Sharma; the land was mutated in favour of his mother and a civil suit is also pending inter between the parties. He is not involved in any other criminal case and is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating At the asking of the Court, Mr. M.S. Atwal, DAG, notice on behalf of respondent-State and Mr. Mukesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Advocate has appeared; filed memo of appearance on behalf of the complainant and raised submissions in opposition. PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.05.29 16:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. Adjourned to 29.05.2026. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 25.05.2026. 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.” 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 Baljit Singh 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 21.05.2026 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 2026.05.29 16:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.