CRM-M-22713-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 206 CRM-M-22713-2026 Decided on: 13.07.2026 BITTU …...Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Sushil Sheoran, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Pawan Kumar Garg, DAG, Haryana. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 1. 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 Section(s) Police Station District Bittu, aged about 25 years 376 28.10.2025 21(b)(ii)(C) of NDPS Act (section 29 of NDPS Act added later on) Tosham Bhiwani 2. On 24.04.2026, following order was passed:- “1. xxxx xxxx xxxx xxx 2. On the basis of secret information, a raid was conducted, pursuant to which two accused, namely Sandeep @ Bhuriya and Naveen, were apprehended. From a bag held in the right hand of co- accused Naveen, 1.148 grams of charas was recovered. LAVISHA 2026.07.13 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-22713-2026 2 Both the accused made disclosure statements stating that the recovered contraband had been supplied to them by another accused, namely Rahul. Upon his arrest on 12.02.2026, Rahul, on the same day, disclosed the name of present petitioner, as the person who had supplied the recovered charas to him. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner argues that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. 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. 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. Amish Sharma, AAG, Haryana, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 6. Adjourned to 13.07.2026. 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 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 24.04.2026, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully LAVISHA 2026.07.13 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-22713-2026 3 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. 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 24.04.2026, 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. 7. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. However, present order would be subject to the submission of passport of the petitioner to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses, within a period of one week from today. Otherwise, he would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is clarified that in case, aforesaid condition is not complied with, this order would be considered as non est automatically. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 13.07.2026 Lavisha Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO LAVISHA 2026.07.13 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh