On 22.05.2026, this Court had passed the following order: “Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is working as a travel agent and had to get student visa for a College in Russia, consequent whereto the latter travelled there, but it was found that the College was closed and on account of non visa, he was deported back to India. Further, receipt of the amount that was deposited by the petitioner has also been appended as Annexure P-3, alongwith visa Annexure P He 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. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 26.05.2026. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interi this Court had passed the following order:- Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is working as a travel agent and had helped the complainant to get student visa for a College in Russia, consequent whereto the latter travelled there, but it was found that the College was closed and on account of non-extension of visa, he was deported back to India. Further, receipt of the amount that was deposited by the petitioner has also been 3, alongwith visa Annexure P-2. He is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will he asking of the Court, Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 26.05.2026. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.05.29 16:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as enshrined under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 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 29.05.2026.” 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 Surjit Ram 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 22.05.2026 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.