CRM-M-21891-2026(O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 207 CRM-M-21891-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 09.07.2026 Dharamveer Singh … Petitioner Versus State of Punjab … Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. S.S. Gill, Advocate, and Mr. Manjot Kaur, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Birender Bikram Attrey, Addl. AG, Haryana. *** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (ORAL) 1. In the instant petition filed for anticipatory bail, on 22.04.2026, following order was passed:- “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 & age of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Sections(s) Police Station District Dharamveer Singh, aged about 56 years 21 09.02.2026 22(B) of NDPS Act (section 29 of NDPS Act added later on) Sadar Rampura Bathinda “2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that as per the allegations, from the possession of co-accused namely Babu Singh @ Baavi, 1100 tablets of tramadol was RAJAN 2026.07.10 15:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-21891-2026(O&M) 2 recovered containing the salt weighing 202.4 grams, which is much less to the threshold of 250 grams of commercial quantity. It is further submitted that name of the present petitioner has surfaced in the case, solely on the basis of a disclosure statement made by the co-accused Babu Singh @ Baavi, wherein petitioner has been alleged to be the supplier of the recovered contraband. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner argues that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. It is contended that petitioner being known to the police officials, and in an attempt to inflate the number of cases against him, he has been roped in as an accused in the present matter. It is further submitted that, apart from the disclosure statement of the co-accused, no independent or substantive evidence has been collected by the prosecution to establish the petitioner's involvement in the present case. Counsel for the petitioner further submits that the main accused Babu Singh @ Baavi, from whom the recovery has been effected, has already been granted the concession of bail, vide order dated 17.04.2026, passed by learned Special Court, Bathinda. Copy of the said order is produced in the Court, and same is taken on record. Lastly, it is contended that petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation and to fully cooperate with the investigating agency. Thus, counsel prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 6. Adjourned to 09.07.2026 7. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the RAJAN 2026.07.10 15:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-21891-2026(O&M) 3 satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 8. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court.” 3. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 22.04.2026, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. 4. Learned State counsel, on instructions, confirms the said averment made by counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 22.04.2026, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. However, petitioner 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. RAJAN 2026.07.10 15:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-21891-2026(O&M) 4 7. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. ( Sanjay Vashisth ) Judge 09.07.2026 Rajan Whether speaking / reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No RAJAN 2026.07.10 15:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document