290 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-30984-2026 Date of Decision: 08.07.2026 MANGAT SINGH ...Petitioner Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Japjit Singh Johal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gurpartap Singh, AAG, Punjab. VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 438 Cr.P.C.) seeking grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 109 dated 07.05.2026, registered under Sections 329(4), 351(2) and 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Sections 448, 506 and 379 of the Indian Penal Code), at Police Station Tanda, District Hoshiarpur 2. This Court, vide order dated 27.05.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the SHO/Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of his arrest, he was ordered to be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the SHO/Investigating Officer, subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.) 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 27.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined and cooperated with the investigation. 4. Learned State counsel states that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for custodial interrogation. Short reply by way of affidavit of DSP, Sub Division Tanda, District Hoshiarpur, on behalf of KUMUD VERMA 2026.07.08 17:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-30984-2026 -2- respondent/State of Punjab has been filed in Court today, which is taken on record, copy of the same has been supplied to the counsel opposite. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 27.05.2026 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) JUDGE 08.07.2026 kv Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No KUMUD VERMA 2026.07.08 17:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh