On 15.05.2026, this Court had passed the following order: “Learned counsel contends that there is an inordinate and unexplained delay in lodging the FIR, which is a counterblast to another FIR that was registered against the complainant prior to the present FIR for parents of the petitioner herein; it is a case of ‘no injury’ and a civil dispute is also pending inter se between the parties. The petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will cooperate. Notice of motion. At the asking of the Court, Mr. M.S. Atwal, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent prays time to file reply/status report. Adjourned to 29.05.2026. On 15.05.2026, this Court had passed the following order:- Learned counsel contends that there is an inordinate unexplained delay in lodging the FIR, which is a that was registered against the complainant prior to the present FIR for assaulting the parents of the petitioner herein; it is a case of ‘no injury’ and civil dispute is also pending inter se between the parties. ready and willing to join the investigation as investigating agency and will At the asking of the Court, Mr. M.S. Atwal, DAG, notice on behalf of respondent-State and prays time to file reply/status report. Adjourned to 29.05.2026. PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.05.29 17:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 27.05.2026. 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 Sukhwinder Singh affirms the factum of joining the investigation by the petitioner and cooperating with the investigating agency. She 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 15.05.2026 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 17:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.