CRM-M-32296-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND H ARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (208) CRM-M-32296-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:-09.07.2026 SONIA SAHI @ SONIA SHAHI … Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Ajay Pal Singh Rehan, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. B.S. Sra, Addl. AG Punjab. Mr. Harpreet Singh, ASI. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J . (Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (Old corresponding Section is 438 Cr.P.C, 1973) for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.59 dated 28.03.2026 under Sections 420, 465, 468 & 471 of IPC (Sections 318(4), 336 (2), 336 (3) and 340 (1) of BNS) and Section 13 of the Punjab Travel Professional (Regulation) Act, 2014 and Section 24 of the Emigration Act, 1983 registered at Police Station Division No.2, District Pathankot. 2. This Court, vide order dated 01.06.2026, had directed the petitioner 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.). POONAM 2026.07.10 18:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-32296-2026 (O&M) 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 01.06.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined and cooperated with the investigation. 4. Learned State counsel states on instructions from ASI Harpreet Singh, the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 01.06.2026 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. 6. The petition stands disposed of. (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) 09thJuly, 2026 JUDGE Poonam Whether reasoned / speaking? Yes / No Whether reportable? Yes / No POONAM 2026.07.10 18:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document