CRM-M No.30907 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 224 ***** CRM-M No.30907 of 2026 Date of decision : 8.7.2026 Date of uploading : 8.7.2026 Sarpreet Singh ………….Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …….Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Ms. Avinash Mandla, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) 1. On 27.5.2026, the following order was passed: ‘Learned counsel contends that there is no direct or indirect evidence to connect the petitioner with the alleged occurrence; he has been falsely implicated in the present case merely on the pretext that he is a co- villager; it is a case of no injury; no empties were found at the spot; not involved in any other case; similarly circumstanced co-accused Shehanshah Singh has already been granted anticipatory bail by this Court and 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-State and prays for time to file response. Adjourned to 29.05.2026. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 28.05.2026. 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) of BNSS, 2023. ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.08 17:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.30907 of 2026 -2- 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 08.07.2026. Interim order to continue till the next date of hearing.’ 1.1 On 29.5.2026, the following order was passed: ‘Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Pargat Singh submits that the petitioner has not joined investigation, to which his learned counsel prays for and is granted one opportunity to join investigation and cooperate with the investigating agency. The petitioner is directed to join the investigation again on or before 08.06.2026. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join and cooperate with the Investigating Agency as required by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, the interim order shall be deemed to have been vacated. Adjourned to 08.07.2026. Interim order to continue till the next date of hearing.’ 2. Learned State counsel (on instructions) submits that pursuant to the orders dated 27.5.2026 and 29.5.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. 3. In view of the above, the instant petition is allowed. Interim orders dated 27.5.2026 and 29.5.2026, passed by this Court are made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. 4. 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. 5. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.08 17:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.30907 of 2026 -3- cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 6. 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 8.7.2026 Ashwanii Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.08 17:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document