107 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-32648-2026 DECIDED ON: 14.07.2026 ARUN SHARMA .....PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB .....RESPONDENT CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH. Present: Mr. Naveen Batra, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab. SANJAY VASHISTH , J (ORAL) 1. Present petition has been filed by the petitioner, seeking grant of anticipatory bail, in case, FIR No.63 dated 09.04.2026, under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 118(1), 351(2), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023 [erstwhile sections 323, 341, 324, 506, 148, 149 of IPC], registered at Police Station Anandpur Sahib, District Rupnagar. 2. Contents of the FIR, are reproduced here below, for reference:- “Yesterday, dated 08/04/2026, I, along with Uday Katwal (son of Inderjit Singh, resident of Upperli Daroli) and Rahil Khan (son of Chetu, resident of Choi Bazar, Anandpur Sahib), was riding on my motorcycle bearing number PB 16 G 7380 to get fuel from the Majara Petrol Pump. When we were returning after getting fuel, it was around 4:30 PM, and as we reached near the fodder stall (turi wala taal), Arun Sharma (resident of Pachranda) intercepted our motorcycle by stopping his Swift car bearing number CH 01 AL 3040 in front of us. Goru (resident of Jhajj) along with 4 unknown boys were riding in the car. They had an old enmity with Uday Katwal. LAVISHA 2026.07.14 14:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-32648-2026 -2- Upon this, Uday Katwal and Rahil Khan, who were sitting pillion on my motorcycle, got off the motorcycle and ran away from the spot. Then Goru got out of the car holding a sword (kirpan). He struck me with the sword on my left shoulder and on the back side of my head, due to which I became covered in blood and fell onto the road. Following this, Arun and the unknown boys also got out of the car, and they too were holding swords. Arun struck both of my thighs with the sword he was holding, and the unknown boys struck my back with swords. Then Arun struck the blunt side of the sword on my face, breaking my teeth. After that, the said boys tried to force me into the car. Meanwhile, Goru struck my left wrist with a sword. I raised a hue and cry shouting 'I am being killed, I am being killed'. During this fight, my gold chain went missing. A crowd of people gathered, and the said boys, after assaulting me, threatened to kill me, boarded the car along with their weapons, and fled the scene. Subsequently, my acquaintances admitted me to Civil Hospital (CH) Anandpur Sahib for treatment, where the doctor, after providing preliminary medical aid, referred me to Sector 32, Chandigarh. At Sector 32 Chandigarh, the doctor examined me and discharged me, after which I am now undergoing treatment back at CH APS (Anandpur Sahib). Appropriate legal action should be taken against the aforementioned persons. I have recorded this statement in the presence of my father, Jaspal Singh. It has been read over to me and it is correct." SD/- Vikant.” 3. On the very outset, learned State counsel produces a copy of the Medico-Legal Report (MLR), which is taken on record. Registry is directed to tag the same at the appropriate place on the file. 4. As per the MLR, injured sustained total six injuries, and upon receipt of the medical records and subsequent opinion, Injury Nos.1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 have been declared simple in nature, whereas Injury No.2 has been opined to be grievous in nature. 5. Allegations levelled in the FIR are that petitioner, in connivance with his co-accused, Goru, caused injuries to the LAVISHA 2026.07.14 14:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-32648-2026 -3- complainant/injured-Vikant alias Visha, by using kirpan. It is specifically alleged that petitioner struck the injured twice, including a blow on the face with the reverse side of the kirpan, as a result of which one of the complainant's teeth was broken. 6. Considering the nature of allegations and the specific role attributed to the petitioner, who has been named in the FIR along with his co-accused Goru, this Court is of the prima facie view that, although petitioner may have a good case for regular bail at the appropriate stage, but facts and circumstances of the present case do not warrant grant of the extraordinary concession of anticipatory bail. 7. Accordingly, present petition is dismissed. 8. However, it is observed that if the petitioner surrenders before learned trial Court/Illaqa Magistrate within a period of one week from today, and files an application seeking regular bail, the same shall be considered and decided expeditiously, preferably within two days from its filing, strictly in accordance with law. (SANJAY VASHISTH) 14.07.2026 JUDGE Lavisha Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No LAVISHA 2026.07.14 14:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh