203 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.20713 of 2026 Date of decision: 02.07.2026 Jai Pal …Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and another …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Present :- Mr. Simranjit Singh Makkar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Hardeep Hans, AAG, Punjab for respondent No.1-State. None for respondent No.2. ***** MANDEEP PANNU, J. (Oral) 1. The instant petition under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponds to Section 438 Cr.P.C.) has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No.308 dated 26.10.2025, under Sections 64, 127(3), 351(2), 61(2) of BNS, Section 4 of POCSO Act and Sections 65(1) & 127(6) of BNS and Sections 17 & 21 of POCSO Act added later on vide challan dated 24.12.2025, registered at Police Station Rama Mandi, District Jalandhar. 2. The Co-ordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 18.05.2026 granted the concession of interim bail to the petitioner, subject to his joining the investigation. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in pursuance to NEETU RANI 2026.07.02 16:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment PHHC, CHD CRM-M No.20713 of 2026 -2- the order dated 18.05.2026, the petitioner has joined the investigation. 4. Learned State counsel does not controvert the said fact and further submits that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. 5. In view of the above, the order dated 18.05.2026 is made absolute. 6. Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of. 7. All pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) 02.07.2026 JUDGE neetu Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No NEETU RANI 2026.07.02 16:33 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment PHHC, CHD