CRM-M No.25109 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 219 ***** CRM-M No.25109 of 2026 Date of decision : 8.7.2026 Date of uploading : 8.7.2026 Gurpreet Singh ………….Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …….Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: None for the petitioner Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) 1. On 5.5.2026, the following order was passed: ‘Notice of motion. On the strength of advance copy; Mr. Hemant Aggarwal, DAG, Punjab causes appearance on behalf of the respondent-State. He seeks and is permitted time to file reply. Reply be filed before the next date of hearing, with an advance copy to the learned counsel for the petitioner. List on 11.05.2026. To be heard alongwith CRM-M-18844-2026. Till the next date of hearing, no coercive action be taken against the petitioner.’ 1.1 On 11.5.2026, the following order was passed: ‘Learned senior counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner (herein) is on similar footing as the co-accused namely Jaskaran Singh @ Shahi @ Jaskaran Shahi who has been extended the concession of anticipatory bail vide order of even date passed in CRM-M- 18844-2026 & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein as per law. List on 08.07.2026. 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 ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.08 17:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.25109 of 2026 -2- 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 orders dated 5.5.2026 and 11.5.2026, 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 5.5.2026 and 11.5.2026, 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 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