CRM-M-28121-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 214 CRM-M-28121-2026 ABHIJOT SINGH ALIAS LATTU ....PETITIONER V/s STATE OF PUNJAB ....RESPONDENT Date of decision: 15.07.2026 Date of uploading: 15.07.2026 CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Rajat Dogra, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab. ***** SUMEET GOEL , J. ORAL 1. On 18.05.2026, the following order was passed:- “Inter alia, contends that the injury, which has invoked the Section 324 of IPC (Section 118(1) of BNS), is attributed to co- accused Gora; the petitioner is attributed simple injury with brick-bat to the injured on his chest & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Notice of motion for 15.7.2026 Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 21.5.2026 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 18.05.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. JATIN 2026.07.15 18:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-28121-2026 2 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 18.05.2026, 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. 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 15.07.2026 jatin Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No JATIN 2026.07.15 18:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document