CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----19873 19873 19873 19873 109 109 109 109 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT Raghav Sharma State of Haryana Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Uploading: July 14, 2026 Date of Uploading: July 14, 2026 Date of Uploading: July 14, 2026 Date of Uploading: July 14, 2026 CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: CORAM: Present Present Present Present: SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 concession of 09.11.2025, under Sections Station Ambala City, District Ambala 2. preferred this petition 19873 19873 19873 19873----2026 2026 2026 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----19873 19873 19873 19873----2026 2026 2026 2026 Raghav Sharma versus Haryana Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: Date of Decision: July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 Date of Uploading: July 14, 2026 Date of Uploading: July 14, 2026 Date of Uploading: July 14, 2026 Date of Uploading: July 14, 2026 HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Sanjiv Kumar Yadav, Advocate for Mr. Gautam Kaile, DAG Haryana Ms. Navjot Kaur, Advocate for the complainant. ***** ***** ***** ***** SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’) concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner , under Sections 318(4) & 316(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Ambala City, District Ambala. On 10.04.2026, the following order was passed: ““““Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.0374 dated 09.11.2025 registered for offences punishable under Sections 318(4) & 316(2) of BNS 2023 at Police Station Ambala City, District Ambala; 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 has been falsely implicated into the FIR in question, the FIR was actually in active touch with the co (brother of the petitioner) but the petitioner had not good relation with him, the stand taken by the co (Manager/Munshi of the petitioner) is that he had got money the account of Amandeep Singh on the asking of co 1111 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH 2026 2026 2026 2026 ....Petitioner ....Respondent HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gautam Kaile, DAG Haryana. Ms. Navjot Kaur, Advocate for the complainant. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No.0374 dated & 316(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police he following order was passed: Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.0374 dated 09.11.2025 for offences punishable under Sections 318(4) & 316(2) of BNS Station Ambala City, District Ambala; the petitioner has under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha inter alia, contends that the petitioner been falsely implicated into the FIR in question, the FIR-complainant in active touch with the co-accused namely Atul Sharma but the petitioner had not good relation with him, the stand taken by the co-accused Amandeep Singh (Manager/Munshi of the petitioner) is that he had got money transferred in the account of Amandeep Singh on the asking of co-accused Atul Sharma, ....Petitioner ....Respondent Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of dated & 316(2) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.0374 dated 09.11.2025 for offences punishable under Sections 318(4) & 316(2) of BNS Station Ambala City, District Ambala; the petitioner has under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha , contends that the petitioner complainant accused namely Atul Sharma but the petitioner had not good relation with ndeep Singh transferred in Sharma, MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.14 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----19873 19873 19873 19873----2026 2026 2026 2026 2222 the petitioner is a man with clean antecedents & is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein as per law. Notice of motion. On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Gurmeet Singh, AAG, Haryana has entered appearance on behalf of the respondent-State of Haryana. At this stage, Mr. B.S. Bhalla, Advocate has entered appearance on behalf of the complainant and filed memorandum of appearance. Adjourned to 14.05.2026. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 18.04.2026 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.” ” ” ” 2.1. On 14.05.2026, the following order was passed: ““““Learned State counsel has submitted that the petitioner has caused appearance before the concerned Investigating Officer, in terms of the order dated 10.04.2026, but has rendered non-cooperation. The petitioner is directed to re-appear on 18.05.2026 18.05.2026 18.05.2026 18.05.2026 at 11:00 A.M. before the concerned Investigating Officer in the concerned Police Station, wherein, State is at liberty to give questionnaire to the petitioner, who shall file response thereto. List on 06.07.2026 06.07.2026 06.07.2026 06.07.2026. Interim order to enure.” ” ” ” 3. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has stated that pursuant to the orders dated 10.04.2026 & 14.05.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation, but his custodial interrogation is required for recovery of money in question. 4. Learned counsel for the complainant has vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by arguing that allegations against the petitioner are serious in nature, and in case, the petitioner is extended the concession of anticipatory bail, there is all likelihood that he may abscond from the process of justice and interfere in the prosecution evidence. 5. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and upon perusal of the record; especially in view of the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and his custodial interrogation being sought only for recovery MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.14 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----19873 19873 19873 19873----2026 2026 2026 2026 3333 of money in question; the interim order dated 10.04.2026 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 6. Petition stands allowed allowed allowed allowed, accordingly. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 10. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.14 17:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment