CRM-M-33502-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 207 CRM-M-33502-2026 Decided on : 08.07.2026 SHOURYA @ SHOURYA GANDHI .....PETITIONER Versus STATE OF PUNJAB ......RESPONDENT CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Piyush Setia, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vinay Malhotra, DAG, Punjab. ***** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 1. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), seeking grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.14 dated 30.01.2025, under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 117(2), 238, 190, 191(3) of BNS, 2023, registered at Police Station City-2 Abohar, Fazilka. 2. On 10.06.2026, following order was passed:- “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.14 dated 30.01.2025, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 118(2),117(2), 238, 190, 191(3) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station City-2 Abohar, Fazilka. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the allegations levelled against the petitioner are false and he has no concern with the said offence. Learned counsel contends that the petitioner was not present at the spot and he has no concern with the said incident. He further contends that initially, the petitioner was not named in the FIR and lateron was nominated as an accused only on the basis of supplementary statement (Annexure P-2) of the complainant which was recorded after about 01 year of the registration of FIR which Page 1 of 3 Pages PRIYANKA 2026.07.10 09:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-33502-2026 makes the version of prosecution highly improbable. Learned counsel contends that the said incident occurred on 26.01.2025 but the FIR in question was registered on 30.01.2025 i.e. after an unexplained delay of 04 days, casting a serious doubt on the prosecution story. He further contends that the injury attributed to the petitioner is on the non-vital part of the complainant. Learned counsel submits that co-accused Tushar and Rohit have already been granted the concession of anticipatory bail by the Coordinate Benches of this Court vide orders dated 18.02.2026 and 17.03.2025 (Annexures P-3 and P-4 respectively). No recovery is to be effected from the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Amritpal Singh Gill, DAG, Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and seeks time to file status report in the matter. Adjourned to 08.07.2026. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation within a week from today and would appear as and when required by the Investigating Officer and cooperate with the Investigating Agency. In the event of arrest, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.” 3. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 10.06.2026, 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. Page 2 of 3 Pages PRIYANKA 2026.07.10 09:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-33502-2026 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 10.06.2026, 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. 7. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 08.07.2026 pry Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO Page 3 of 3 Pages PRIYANKA 2026.07.10 09:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document