CRM CRM CRM CRM----M M M M----25483 25483 25483 25483 111 111 111 111 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 Goutam State of Punjab Date of Decision: July 14, Date of Decision: July 14, Date of Decision: July 14, Date of Decision: July 14, 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 (Annexure P BNS, 2023 ( District Jalandhar 2. petitioner has 25483 25483 25483 25483----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----25483 25483 25483 25483----2026 2026 2026 2026 versus Punjab Date of Decision: July 14, Date of Decision: July 14, Date of Decision: July 14, Date of Decision: July 14, 2026 2026 2026 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. Arshad Ali, Advocate for the petitioner (presence marked through video presence marked through video presence marked through video presence marked through video Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Punjab. ***** ***** ***** ***** 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 (Annexure P-1) dated 13.04.2026, registered under Sect BNS, 2023 (erstwhile Section 365 & 120-B IPC) District Jalandhar. On 07.05.2026, the following order was passed: ““““Apprehending his arrest in FIR No. 0043 (Annexure P 13.04.2026, registered under Section 140 (3) & 61(2) BNS, 2023 (Section 365 & 120-B IPC) at Police Station Lambra, District Jalandhar; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre Counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner has been implicated into the FIR in question solely on the basis of disclosure statement of the co-accused with clean antecedents & is willing to join investigation and co therein as per law. Notice of motion. Notice of motion. 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 the petitioner presence marked through video presence marked through video presence marked through video presence marked through video----conferencing conferencing conferencing conferencing). Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Punjab. Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of bail to the petitioner, in case FIR No. 0043 1) dated 13.04.2026, registered under Section 140 (3) & 61(2) B IPC), at Police Station Lambra, he following order was passed: Apprehending his arrest in FIR No. 0043 (Annexure P-1) dated Section 140 (3) & 61(2) BNS, 2023 (Section B IPC) at Police Station Lambra, District Jalandhar; the preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. titioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner has been implicated into the FIR in question solely on the basis of accused-Sikandar, the petitioner is a man antecedents & is willing to join investigation and cooperate ....Petitioner ....Respondent Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the for grant of FIR No. 0043 ion 140 (3) & 61(2) at Police Station Lambra, 1) dated Section 140 (3) & 61(2) BNS, 2023 (Section B IPC) at Police Station Lambra, District Jalandhar; the preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya titioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner has been implicated into the FIR in question solely on the basis of Sikandar, the petitioner is a man operate 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----25483 25483 25483 25483----2026 2026 2026 2026 2222 On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Adhiraj Singh, AAG, Punjab has entered appearance on behalf of the respondent-State of Punjab. Adjourned to 06.07.2026. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 13.05.2026 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.” ” ” ” 3. Learned State counsel (on instructions ASI Baljinder Singh) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 07.05.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is not required. 4. 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 is not being sought for by the State; the interim order dated 07.05.2026 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 5. Petition stands allowed allowed allowed allowed, accordingly. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 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----25483 25483 25483 25483----2026 2026 2026 2026 3333 9. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE July 14, 2 July 14, 2 July 14, 2 July 14, 2026 026 026 026 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