1 GAURAV THAKUR 2026.07.13 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 A perusal of record shows that in the present case, following are the relevant factors which are required to be taken into consideration for a decision:- the petitioner has already joined the investigation; ii. that as laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of ‘Vinay Kumar Gupta v. State of Madhya Pradesh’ [Criminal Appeal No.939 of 2026, decided on 16.02.2026], the petitioner cannot be forced to assist the prosecuting agency to effect recovery of incriminating material, which may harm his interests or may amount to defeating his right of defence; iii. that as per law laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of ‘Sanjay Sharma v. State of Haryana’ [Criminal Appeal No.767 of 2026, decided on 09.02.2026], collection of evidence is the responsibility of the GAURAV THAKUR 2026.07.13 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 3 Investigating Officer, and that an accused cannot be compelled to self-incriminate himself; iv. that the dispute between the parties prima facie seems to be a dispute of civil nature, i.e. recovery of money; and the fact that the petitioner has already joined the investigation, it is hereby ordered that the petitioner is entitled to anticipatory bail. Hence, the present petition is hereby allowed and the order dated 04.06.2026, whereby the petitioner was accorded the benefit of interim anticipatory bail, is hereby made absolute. 10. The explanation of Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub- Division Lehra, District Sangrur has been received. The same, too, be taken on record. Since the DSP concerned is not present in the Court today, he is GAURAV THAKUR 2026.07.13 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 4 directed to remain present in person before this Court on the next date of hearing. 11. The explanation along with copy of order dated 04.06.2026 be listed as IOIN on 24.07.2026. GAURAV THAKUR 2026.07.13 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document