CRM-M- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 110 Amritpal Singh State of Punjab Date of decision: Date of Uploading : 03.07.2026 CORAM: Present: SUMEET GOEL 1. seeking grant of anticipatory/pre 2023 in FIR No.281 dated 01.12.2025 registered for offences punishable under Sections 103, 309, 3(5) of BNS 2023 and Sectio Act at Police Station Sadar Tarn Taran, District Tarn Taran. 2. incident that occurred on 01.12.2025. As per the complainant Sarabjit Kaur, wife of the deceased Daljit Singh, she and her husband were present at their grocery shop situated on the main road in Village Bhullar and were arranging goods in the shop. p.m., two unknown persons arr motorcycle. Their faces were covered with cloth. The assailants started demanding money from the deceased. When the deceased resisted and entered into a scuffle with them, one of the assailants fired three gunshots at -35261-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Amritpal Singh V/s State of Punjab Date of decision: 03.07.2026 Date of Uploading : 03.07.2026 CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Ms. Navjot Kaur, Advocate for Mr. B.S. Bhalla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Punjab ***** SUMEET GOEL, J. (Oral) Present petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner seeking grant of anticipatory/pre-arrest bail under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 in FIR No.281 dated 01.12.2025 registered for offences punishable under Sections 103, 309, 3(5) of BNS 2023 and Sectio Act at Police Station Sadar Tarn Taran, District Tarn Taran. As per the allegations, the instant case incident that occurred on 01.12.2025. As per the complainant Sarabjit Kaur, wife of the deceased Daljit Singh, she and her husband were present at their grocery shop situated on the main road in Village Bhullar and were arranging goods in the shop. It has been alleged that at p.m., two unknown persons arrived at the shop on a black motorcycle. Their faces were covered with cloth. The assailants started demanding money from the deceased. When the deceased resisted and entered into a scuffle with them, one of the assailants fired three gunshots at 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-35261-2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Ms. Navjot Kaur, Advocate for Mr. B.S. Bhalla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Punjab. Present petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner arrest bail under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 in FIR No.281 dated 01.12.2025 registered for offences punishable under Sections 103, 309, 3(5) of BNS 2023 and Sections 25, 27 of the Arms Act at Police Station Sadar Tarn Taran, District Tarn Taran. As per the allegations, the instant case arises out of a brutal incident that occurred on 01.12.2025. As per the complainant namely Sarabjit Kaur, wife of the deceased Daljit Singh, she and her husband were present at their grocery shop situated on the main road in Village Bhullar It has been alleged that at about 1:30 ived at the shop on a black-coloured motorcycle. Their faces were covered with cloth. The assailants started demanding money from the deceased. When the deceased resisted and entered into a scuffle with them, one of the assailants fired three gunshots at Present petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner arrest bail under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 in FIR No.281 dated 01.12.2025 registered for offences punishable ns 25, 27 of the Arms arises out of a brutal namely Sarabjit Kaur, wife of the deceased Daljit Singh, she and her husband were present at their grocery shop situated on the main road in Village Bhullar about 1:30 coloured motorcycle. Their faces were covered with cloth. The assailants started demanding money from the deceased. When the deceased resisted and entered into a scuffle with them, one of the assailants fired three gunshots at AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- his chest. As a result of the firearm injuries, Singh fell to the ground assailants allegedly took away cash amounting to about ₹12,000/- the neighbour reached the immediately Taran where he succumbed to his injuries against un complainant made a supplementary statement alleging that she had come to know through one Shamsher Singh that Singh were responsible for the murder of her husband. The Jagroop Singh was arrested by the investigating agency disclosure statement regarding the involvement of the present petitioner. On the basis of the material collected during was nominated as 3. petitioner question. Learned counsel has further iterated that the named in the FIR and unidentified persons whose faces were covered at the time of the incident. has been further submitted that the the basis of the disclosure statement allegedly made Singh during custody independent material, recovery, eyewitness account or scientific evidence has been placed on record to establish the involvement -35261-2026 is chest. As a result of the firearm injuries, fell to the ground and was bleeding profusely. Before fleeing, the assailants allegedly took away cash amounting to about - from the cash box of the shop. neighbour reached the scene of occurrence immediately shifted to Guru Nanak Dev Super Speciality Hospital, Tarn where he succumbed to his injuries against unknown persons. During the course of complainant made a supplementary statement alleging that she had come to know through one Shamsher Singh that accused Singh were responsible for the murder of her husband. The Jagroop Singh was arrested by the investigating agency disclosure statement regarding the involvement of the present petitioner. On the basis of the material collected during was nominated as an accused in the case. Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in question. Learned counsel has further iterated that the named in the FIR and the occurrence was initially attributed to two unidentified persons whose faces were covered at the time of the incident. has been further submitted that the petitioner has been implicated solely on the basis of the disclosure statement allegedly made Singh during custody which has limited evidentiary value. independent material, recovery, eyewitness account or scientific evidence has been placed on record to establish the involvement 2 is chest. As a result of the firearm injuries, the deceased namely Daljit bleeding profusely. Before fleeing, the assailants allegedly took away cash amounting to about ₹10,000/- from the cash box of the shop. On hearing the sound of gunshots, scene of occurrence and the injured was fted to Guru Nanak Dev Super Speciality Hospital, Tarn where he succumbed to his injuries. Initially, the FIR was registered the course of investigation, the complainant made a supplementary statement alleging that she had come to accused Jagroop Singh and Sukhbir Singh were responsible for the murder of her husband. Thereafter, accused Jagroop Singh was arrested by the investigating agency and he made a disclosure statement regarding the involvement of the present petitioner. On the basis of the material collected during the investigation, the petitioner Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the is innocent and has been falsely implicated into the FIR in question. Learned counsel has further iterated that the petitioner was not the occurrence was initially attributed to two unidentified persons whose faces were covered at the time of the incident. petitioner has been implicated solely on the basis of the disclosure statement allegedly made by co-accused Jagroop limited evidentiary value. Furthermore, n independent material, recovery, eyewitness account or scientific evidence has been placed on record to establish the involvement of the petitioner Daljit bleeding profusely. Before fleeing, the to On hearing the sound of gunshots, and the injured was fted to Guru Nanak Dev Super Speciality Hospital, Tarn . Initially, the FIR was registered investigation, the complainant made a supplementary statement alleging that she had come to Jagroop Singh and Sukhbir accused made a disclosure statement regarding the involvement of the present petitioner. On investigation, the petitioner Learned counsel for the petitioner has iterated that the to the FIR in petitioner was not the occurrence was initially attributed to two unidentified persons whose faces were covered at the time of the incident. It petitioner has been implicated solely on accused Jagroop Furthermore, no independent material, recovery, eyewitness account or scientific evidence of the petitioner in AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- the allege falsely named due to previous personal animosity between him and co accused Jagroop Singh petitioner and with a view petitioner has no connection whatsoever with the alleged occurrence prosecution story, insofar as it relates to the petitioner, is based suspicion and conjectures. petitioner is neither alleged to be the person who fired the shots overt act been specifically attributed to him in the FIR. contended that the complainan false and fabricated story while concealing the true and material facts. Moreover, nothing incriminating remains to be recovered from him. Lea has further asserted that the petitioner is willing to join investigation as and when require and shall pre-arrest bail is entreated for. 4. notice) has arguing that the and premeditated offence involving armed robbery and the murder of an innocent person initially registered against unknown persons -35261-2026 the alleged offence. According to learned counsel, falsely named due to previous personal animosity between him and co accused Jagroop Singh who continued to harbour a grudge against the petitioner and with a view of settling personal scores petitioner in the instant case. It has been further contended that the has no connection whatsoever with the alleged occurrence prosecution story, insofar as it relates to the petitioner, is based suspicion and conjectures. Learned counsel has emphasized that the petitioner is neither alleged to be the person who fired the shots overt act been specifically attributed to him in the FIR. contended that the complainant has lodged the false and fabricated story while concealing the true and material facts. Moreover, there is no need for custodial interrogation of the petitioner as nothing incriminating remains to be recovered from him. Lea has further asserted that the petitioner is willing to join investigation as and when required; shall not tamper with the and shall also abide by all the conditions imposed in case he is enlarged on arrest bail. On strength of these submissions, the grant of anticipatory bail is entreated for. Per contra, learned State counsel (on the strength of advance has opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that the allegations raised against the petitioner pertain to a heinous and premeditated offence involving armed robbery and the murder of an person. According to learned State counsel, initially registered against unknown persons 3 According to learned counsel, the petitioner has been falsely named due to previous personal animosity between him and co continued to harbour a grudge against the settling personal scores, falsely implicated It has been further contended that the petitioner has no connection whatsoever with the alleged occurrence and that the prosecution story, insofar as it relates to the petitioner, is based solely Learned counsel has emphasized that the petitioner is neither alleged to be the person who fired the shots has any overt act been specifically attributed to him in the FIR. It has been further t has lodged the present FIR on the basis of a false and fabricated story while concealing the true and material facts. there is no need for custodial interrogation of the petitioner as nothing incriminating remains to be recovered from him. Learned counsel has further asserted that the petitioner is willing to join investigation as and the evidence or influence any witness abide by all the conditions imposed in case he is enlarged on bail. On strength of these submissions, the grant of anticipatory , learned State counsel (on the strength of advance opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by against the petitioner pertain to a heinous and premeditated offence involving armed robbery and the murder of an According to learned State counsel, although the FIR was initially registered against unknown persons but the involvement of the the petitioner has been falsely named due to previous personal animosity between him and co- continued to harbour a grudge against the the petitioner that the solely on Learned counsel has emphasized that the has any It has been further FIR on the basis of a false and fabricated story while concealing the true and material facts. there is no need for custodial interrogation of the petitioner as rned counsel has further asserted that the petitioner is willing to join investigation as and evidence or influence any witness abide by all the conditions imposed in case he is enlarged on bail. On strength of these submissions, the grant of anticipatory , learned State counsel (on the strength of advance opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by against the petitioner pertain to a heinous and premeditated offence involving armed robbery and the murder of an although the FIR was ement of the AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- petitioner has conducted so far has revealed the active participation of the petitioner in the commission of the offence. petitioner nominated after the investigating agency collected material connecting him with the crime. concerted action on the part of the accused person furtherance of their common intention to commit robbery and, in the course thereof, caused the murder of the deceased. the petitioner is an integral part of the larger conspiracy and, therefore, his custodial interrogation is indispensable for unearthing the complete chain of events leading to the commission of the crime. prayed that in case the petitioner is granted the concession of pre at this stage, it may impede the Accordingly, a prayer has been made for the petition. 5. gone through the available record of the case. 6. serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. The allegations contained in the FIR cannot be brushed aside as vague or baseless as the record reflects that be treated as insignificant or peripheral. registered against unknown persons reflects the involvement of certain named individuals, including the present -35261-2026 petitioner has surfaced during the course of investigation. The investigation conducted so far has revealed the active participation of the petitioner in the commission of the offence. Learned State counsel has emphasized that the petitioner has not been implicated in a mechanical manner but was nominated after the investigating agency collected material connecting him with the crime. It has been contended that the concerted action on the part of the accused person furtherance of their common intention to commit robbery and, in the course thereof, caused the murder of the deceased. the petitioner is an integral part of the larger conspiracy and, therefore, his l interrogation is indispensable for unearthing the complete chain of events leading to the commission of the crime. that in case the petitioner is granted the concession of pre at this stage, it may impede the ongoing investigation Accordingly, a prayer has been made for the I have heard the learned counsel for the gone through the available record of the case. As per the case put forth in the FIR in question, indubitably, serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. The allegations contained in the FIR cannot be brushed aside as vague or baseless as the reflects that the role attributed to the petit be treated as insignificant or peripheral. Alt registered against unknown persons but the involvement of certain named individuals, including the present 4 surfaced during the course of investigation. The investigation conducted so far has revealed the active participation of the petitioner in the Learned State counsel has emphasized that the implicated in a mechanical manner but was nominated after the investigating agency collected material connecting him It has been contended that the investigation has disclosed a concerted action on the part of the accused persons, who acted in furtherance of their common intention to commit robbery and, in the course thereof, caused the murder of the deceased. Moreover, the role attributed to the petitioner is an integral part of the larger conspiracy and, therefore, his l interrogation is indispensable for unearthing the complete chain of events leading to the commission of the crime. Learned State counsel has that in case the petitioner is granted the concession of pre-arrest bail, ongoing investigation and obstruct recovery. Accordingly, a prayer has been made for the dismissal of the instant I have heard the learned counsel for the rival parties and have gone through the available record of the case. ase put forth in the FIR in question, indubitably, serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. The allegations contained in the FIR cannot be brushed aside as vague or baseless as the the role attributed to the petitioner cannot, at this stage, Although the FIR has initially been but the investigation subsequently the involvement of certain named individuals, including the present surfaced during the course of investigation. The investigation conducted so far has revealed the active participation of the petitioner in the Learned State counsel has emphasized that the implicated in a mechanical manner but was nominated after the investigating agency collected material connecting him investigation has disclosed a s, who acted in furtherance of their common intention to commit robbery and, in the course role attributed to the petitioner is an integral part of the larger conspiracy and, therefore, his l interrogation is indispensable for unearthing the complete chain of counsel has arrest bail, obstruct recovery. instant and have ase put forth in the FIR in question, indubitably, serious allegations have been levelled against the petitioner. The allegations contained in the FIR cannot be brushed aside as vague or baseless as the ioner cannot, at this stage, been the investigation subsequently the involvement of certain named individuals, including the present AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- petitioner. The mere fact that the petitioner does not, by itself, constitute a ground for granting pre particularly when the investigation is still underway and material connecting him with the offence has surfac Furthermore, t has been committed in a planned manner the shop with their faces upon resistance, fired at him disclose a coordinated action undertaken by more than one person prima facie consideration of plea for grant meticulous collected by the investigating agency. The defence raised by the petitioner regarding false implication on account of personal enmity is a matt can be examined only after evidence is led occurrence is alleged to have taken place in a manner which indicates concerted action. It is well offence is to be assessed on circumstances and the act done with intention or knowledge to cause death is sufficient. It is settled law that while considering the plea for grant of anticipatory bail, the Court must strike a balance between of the individual and the need for free, fair and effective investigation. The investigation is at a nascent stage and verification of facts are yet to be carried out. Such offences necessitate a strong and principled judicial response to prevent their recurrence. -35261-2026 petitioner. The mere fact that the petitioner does not, by itself, constitute a ground for granting pre particularly when the investigation is still underway and material connecting him with the offence has surfaced during the course of investigation. Furthermore, the record reflects that the occurrence was not a sudden act but has been committed in a planned manner the shop with their faces covered; demanded money from the deceas upon resistance, fired at him resulting into his death disclose a coordinated action undertaken by more than one person prima facie reflects prior planning and common intention consideration of plea for grant of anticipatory bail this meticulously examine the admissibility/ collected by the investigating agency. The defence raised by the petitioner regarding false implication on account of personal enmity is a matt can be examined only after evidence is led occurrence is alleged to have taken place in a manner which indicates concerted action. It is well-settled that the seriousness of the offence is to be assessed on the basis of the allegations and surrounding circumstances and the act done with intention or knowledge to cause death is sufficient. It is settled law that while considering the plea for grant of anticipatory bail, the Court must strike a balance between the individual and the need for free, fair and effective investigation. The investigation is at a nascent stage and verification of facts are yet to be carried out. Such offences necessitate a strong and principled judicial se to prevent their recurrence. 5 petitioner. The mere fact that the petitioner has not been named in the FIR does not, by itself, constitute a ground for granting pre-arrest bail, particularly when the investigation is still underway and material connecting ed during the course of investigation. he record reflects that the occurrence was not a sudden act but has been committed in a planned manner wherein the assailants arrived at demanded money from the deceased and resulting into his death. The allegations disclose a coordinated action undertaken by more than one person which prior planning and common intention. At the stage of of anticipatory bail this Court cannot evidentiary value of the material collected by the investigating agency. The defence raised by the petitioner regarding false implication on account of personal enmity is a matter that can be examined only after evidence is led before the Court below. The occurrence is alleged to have taken place in a manner which prima facie settled that the seriousness of the the basis of the allegations and surrounding circumstances and the act done with intention or knowledge to cause death is sufficient. It is settled law that while considering the plea for grant of anticipatory bail, the Court must strike a balance between the right of liberty the individual and the need for free, fair and effective investigation. The investigation is at a nascent stage and verification of facts are yet to be carried out. Such offences necessitate a strong and principled judicial named in the FIR arrest bail, particularly when the investigation is still underway and material connecting ed during the course of investigation. he record reflects that the occurrence was not a sudden act but wherein the assailants arrived at ed and . The allegations which the stage of cannot evidentiary value of the material collected by the investigating agency. The defence raised by the petitioner er that The prima facie settled that the seriousness of the the basis of the allegations and surrounding circumstances and the act done with intention or knowledge to cause death is sufficient. It is settled law that while considering the plea for grant of liberty the individual and the need for free, fair and effective investigation. The investigation is at a nascent stage and verification of facts are yet to be carried out. Such offences necessitate a strong and principled judicial AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- 7. involvement in a grave and serious offence. The role attributed to petitioner resulted in the Court, granting anticipatory bail at this stage may likely hamper the on going investigation. stage, from which it can be deciphered that the p implicated in the present considering a plea for between safeguarding individual rights and protecting societal interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair deeper and wide impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. At this stage, there is no material on record to hold that made out against the petitioner. The material which has come on recor the preliminary investigation, appear accusations. Thus, it is not appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective investigation. In 1039, the Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under : (SCC p. 189, para 6) -35261-2026 The allegations against the petitioner disclose involvement in a grave and serious offence. The role attributed to petitioner forms an integral part relating to a pre in the murder of the deceased. Court, granting anticipatory bail at this stage may likely hamper the on going investigation. No cause nay plausible cause has been shown, at this stage, from which it can be deciphered that the p implicated in the present FIR. It is befitting to mention here that while considering a plea for grant of anticipatory bail, the Court has to equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting societal interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair deeper and wide impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. At this stage, there is no material on record to hold that made out against the petitioner. The material which has come on recor preliminary investigation, appears to establish a reasonable basis for the accusations. Thus, it is not appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective investigation. In State v. Anil Sharma, (1997) 7 SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) , the Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under : (SCC p. 189, para 6) “6. We find force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation-oriented than questioning a suspect well-ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this, effective interrogation of a suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also materials which would have been con interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre 6 allegations against the petitioner disclose prima facie involvement in a grave and serious offence. The role attributed to the forms an integral part relating to a pre-planned robbery which In the considered opinion of this Court, granting anticipatory bail at this stage may likely hamper the on plausible cause has been shown, at this stage, from which it can be deciphered that the petitioner has been falsely It is befitting to mention here that while grant of anticipatory bail, the Court has to equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting societal interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free investigation as also the deeper and wide impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. At this stage, there is no material on record to hold that a prima facie case is not made out against the petitioner. The material which has come on record and to establish a reasonable basis for the accusations. Thus, it is not appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective l Sharma, (1997) 7 SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) , the Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under : (SCC p. 189, para 6) “6. We find force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is oriented than questioning a suspect who is ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this, effective interrogation of a suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also materials which would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre-arrest bail order during the time he is prima facie the which In the considered opinion of this Court, granting anticipatory bail at this stage may likely hamper the on- plausible cause has been shown, at this etitioner has been falsely It is befitting to mention here that while grant of anticipatory bail, the Court has to equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting societal interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role and free investigation as also the deeper and wide impact of such alleged iniquities on the society. At this case is not d and to establish a reasonable basis for the accusations. Thus, it is not appropriate to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective l Sharma, (1997) 7 SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) “6. We find force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is who is ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this, effective interrogation of a suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also cealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well arrest bail order during the time he is AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- 8. role attributed to the petitioner and the requirement interrogation of the petitioner for Court is of the considered view that the grant of anticipatory bail at this juncture may adversely affect the course of investigation. Accordingly, the petitioner does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual milieu of the case in hand. 9. (i) (ii) of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. (iii) July 03, 202 Ajay -35261-2026 interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume police officers would conduct themselves in task of disintering offences would not conduct themselves as offenders. Considering the nature and gravity of the offence, the specific role attributed to the petitioner and the requirement interrogation of the petitioner for an effective and fair investigation, this Court is of the considered view that the grant of anticipatory bail at this juncture may adversely affect the course of investigation. Accordingly, the er does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual of the case in hand. In view of the prevenient ratiocination, it is ordained thus: The instant petition is devoid of merits and is hereby dismissed. Nothing said hereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 7 interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to l. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third-degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible police officers would conduct themselves in task of disintering offences would not conduct themselves as offenders.” Considering the nature and gravity of the offence, the specific role attributed to the petitioner and the requirement of the custodial an effective and fair investigation, this Court is of the considered view that the grant of anticipatory bail at this juncture may adversely affect the course of investigation. Accordingly, the er does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual In view of the prevenient ratiocination, it is ordained thus: petition is devoid of merits and is hereby dismissed. hereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to l. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all that responsible police officers would conduct themselves in task of disintering offences Considering the nature and gravity of the offence, the specific of the custodial an effective and fair investigation, this Court is of the considered view that the grant of anticipatory bail at this juncture may adversely affect the course of investigation. Accordingly, the er does not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual petition is devoid of merits and is hereby dismissed. hereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression AJAY KUMAR 2026.07.03 17:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document