CRM-M-23641-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 211 CRM-M-23641-2026 AVTAR SINGH @ HAPPY SINGH ....PETITIONER V/s STATE OF PUNJAB ....RESPONDENT Date of decision: 14.07.2026 Date of uploading: 14.07.2026 CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. J.S. Dhaliwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab. ***** SUMEET GOEL , J. ORAL 1. On 05.05.2026, the following order was passed:- “Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.58 dated 07.04.2026 registered under Sections 132, 221, 299, 115(2) of BNS 2023 (353, 186, 295-A, 323 of IPC), at Police Station Boha, District Mansa; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. Counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the FIR in question essentially emanates from an ordinary dispute, to which gravity has been led by aggravating the allegations, the petitioner is a man with clean antecedents & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein as per law. Notice of motion. JATIN 2026.07.14 17:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-23641-2026 2 On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Hemant Aggarwal, DAG, Punjab has entered appearance on behalf of the respondent-State of Punjab. Adjourned to 26.5.2026. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 8.5.2026 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.” 2. Learned State counsel, on instructions, has stated that pursuant to the order dated 05.05.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. 3. Keeping in view the factual milieu of the case in hand; especially the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and cooperated therein and is no longer required by the State for further custodial interrogation, this Court is inclined to confirm the order dated 05.05.2026, granting anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. 4. Ordered accordingly. 5. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. JATIN 2026.07.14 17:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-23641-2026 3 6. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 7. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 8. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE 14.07.2026 jatin Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No JATIN 2026.07.14 17:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document