CRM-M-25453-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 207 AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-25453-2026 Date of decision: 08.07.2026 DAVINDER SINGH AND ANOTHER ...PETITIONERS VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER ...RESPONDENT CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Mr. Robin Dutt, Advocate and Mr. Kartar Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl. Advocate General, Punjab. **** H.S.GREWAL,J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding Section 438 of Cr.P.C), seeking grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.247 dated 16.10.2024 under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 110, 351(2), 191(3) and 190 of BNS (erstwhile Sections 323, 324, 308, 506, 148 and 149 IPC) registered at Police Station Rama Mandi, District Jalandhar. 2. This Court, vide order dated 06.05.2026, had directed the petitioners to appear before the SHO/Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of their arrest, they were 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 06.05.2026, passed by this Court, the petitioners have joined and RENU RAWAT cooperated with the investigation. 2026.07.09 13.23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-25453-2026 2 4. Learned State counsel submits that the petitioners have joined the investigation and are not required for further custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 06.05.2026 is made absolute. The petitioners 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. 6. However, it is clarified that the investigating authority on addition of an offence or offences may not proceed to arrest the accused/petitioner, but for arresting the accused/petitioner on such addition of offence or offences it needs to obtain an order to arrest the accused/petitioners from the Court which had granted the bail in view of the judgment passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Sumit Vs State of U.P. and Another, Criminal Appeal No. 830 of 2026, decided on 09.02.2026. 7. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 08.07.2026 (H.S.GREWAL) renu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.07.09 13.23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh