CRM-M No.26207 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 220 ***** CRM-M No.26207 of 2026 Date of decision : 8.7.2026 Date of uploading : 8.7.2026 Sumit @ Sonu and another ………….Petitioners Versus State of Haryana …….Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Manish Dhankhar, Advocate and Mr. Vishal, Advocate, for the petitioners Ms. Priyanka Sadar, Senior DAG, Haryana --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioner no.1- Sumit @ Sonu has since passed away, hence, the petition may be dismissed as infructuous qua him. 2. Ordered accordingly. 3. On 11.5.2026, the following order was passed: ‘Apprehending their arrest in FIR No.212 dated 26.08.2025, registered for offences punishable under Sections 115, 190, 191(3), 333, 351(3) of the BNS, 2023 (Sections 117(2), 117(3), 61(2), 238 of the BNS and Sections 39/192(1) of the MV Act added later on), at Police Station Sadar Bahadurgarh, District Jhajjar; the petitioners have preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. Inter alia contends that the petitioners have been falsely implicated into the FIR in question essentially on account of a fall-out arising from matrimonial dispute between co-accused, namely, Sulekh and the ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.08 17:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.26207 of 2026 -2- complainant – Rajiv; co-accused, namely, Sunil and Naveen stand arrested, & the petitioners are willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Notice of motion. On the strength of advance service of copy of petition, Ms. Mahima Yashpal Singla, Senior DAG Haryana appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent – State of Haryana. Put up on 08.07.2026. The petitioners are directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 13.05.2026 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioners shall be released on interim bail subject to their furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioners shall join the investigation. They shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.’ 4. Learned State counsel (on instructions) submits that pursuant to the order dated 11.5.2026, petitioner no.2-Niklesh has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the above, the instant petition is allowed. Interim order dated 11.5.2026, passed by this Court is made absolute qua petitioner no.2-Niklesh, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. 6. 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. 7. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.08 17:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.26207 of 2026 -3- condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 8. 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