CRM-M-36721-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 111 CRM-M-36721-2026 Decided on:09.07.2026 Kajal and another …...Petitioners Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Ms. Jasleen Kaur, Advocate for the petitioners. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J.(Oral) 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District i)Kajal ii)Nisha @ Nishu 115 18.05.2026 115(2), 126(2), 333, 190, 191(3), 351(3) BNS (correspondi ng sections 323, 341, 452, 149, 148 and 351 IPC) City Rupnagar Rupnagar 2. As per the case of the prosecution, on 17.05.2026 at about 11:50 PM, when complainant Manjinder Singh along with his family members was-present at his house, they heard abuses from outside. Upon coming out, they allegedly found accused Suman along with co-accused Asha, Rocky, Kajal(petitioner No.1 herein), Palvito and Shiv present RASHMI 2026.07.09 18:39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-36721-2026 2 there. It is alleged that co-accused Shiv, armed with a Kirch, inflicted a blow on the complainant, which hit his right hand. Co-accused Asha, armed with a danda, allegedly caused injuries to the complainant's brother. The accused persons are further alleged to have assaulted Amarjit Kaur and Deepak Singh. Thereafter, the accused persons fled away from the spot along with their respective weapons. On the basis of the allegations the present FIR came to be registered. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners contends that petitioners have been falsely implicated in the present case due to the party fiction and no specific role or overt act has been attributed to them. Counsel argues that the injuries inflicted upon the complainant and his family members are simple in nature. He also submits that there is an unexplained delay of one day in lodging the FIR, as the alleged occurrence took place on 17.05.2026, whereas the FIR was registered on 18.05.2026. learned counsel for the petitioners submits that co-accused namely, Suman has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the co-ordinate bench of this Court vide order dated 10.06.2026 passed in CRM-M-33406-2026. Counsel further submits that petitioners are ready and willing to join the investigation and cooperate with the investigation officer concerned. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State. RASHMI 2026.07.09 18:39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-36721-2026 3 6. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the paper book along with the status report. 7. As per the prosecution case itself, no specific role or overt act has been attributed to the petitioners. It further emerges from the record that the injuries allegedly sustained by the complainant and other injured persons are stated to be simple in nature and that co-accused, namely Suman, has already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail, this Court is of the considered view that the petitioners have made out a case for the grant of anticipatory bail. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. Petitioners are directed to join the investigation within two weeks from today or as and when called by the Investigating Officer concerned. In the event of their arrest, petitioners shall be released on bail, subject to their furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. Petitioners shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. However, petitioners shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. Besides, it is directed that petitioners would hand over their passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if they possess. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that they do not possess any passport. RASHMI 2026.07.09 18:39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-36721-2026 4 It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioners would seek prior permission of the Court. 8. Accordingly, petitions stand disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE July 09 2026 rashmi Whether Speaking/Reasoned:YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO RASHMI 2026.07.09 18:39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document