CRM-M No.26458 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 220/2 ***** CRM-M No.26458 of 2026 Date of decision : 7.7.2026 Date of uploading : 7.7.2026 Mohit Kumar @ Mohit ………….Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …….Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Avikaran Bansal, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Hemant Aggarwal, DAG, Punjab --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) 1. On 11.5.2026, the following order was passed: ‘Apprehending his arrest in FIR No. 181 dated 15.04.2026, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 303(1), 304, 351(2), 3(5) of BNS, at Police Station City Faridkot; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre- arrest bail. Inter alia, contends that the FIR in question essentially emanates from a neighbourhood dispute, the petitioner is a man aged 24 years with no criminal antecedents, aggravating allegations of snatching etc. have been levied so as to lend severity to the allegation & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein as per law. Notice of motion. On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Adhiraj Singh, AAG, Punjab causes appearance and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent – State of Punjab. Adjourned to 07.07.2026. To be heard along with CRM-M-26286-2026. ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.07 18:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.26458 of 2026 -2- The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 15.05.2026 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.’ 2. Learned State counsel (on instructions) submits that pursuant to the order dated 11.5.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation but his custodial interrogation is required for recovery of ₹50,000/-, a laptop and the gold chain in question. 3. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and upon perusal of the record, especially keeping in view the factum that the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is sought only for recovery of ₹50,000/-, a laptop and the gold chain in question; this Court is inclined to confirm the order dated 11.5.2026. 4. In view of the above, the instant petition is allowed. The interim order dated 11.5.2026, passed by this Court is hereby confirmed, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. 5. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. 6. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.07 18:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.26458 of 2026 -3- condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 7. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE 7.7.2026 Ashwanii Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.07 18:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document