IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT 203 Gaurav Raghav State of Haryana CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: SHALINI SINGH 1. FIR No.05 dated Station Sector 7, IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. petition for anticipatory 2. order was passed: IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-7451 Date of decision: Gaurav Raghav V/S Haryana CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Mr. Ashwani Bhardwaj, Advocate Mr. Kshitij Bharti, AAG, Haryana **** SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL J. (Oral) Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail dated 07.01.2026, under Section Station Sector 7, IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. anticipatory bail. While issuing notice of motion passed:- “The instant petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 (438 of Cr.P.C.), has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case 07.01.2026, registered under Section 316(2) of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Sector 7, IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the dispute between the parties is purely of a monetary IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT 7451-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 15.07.2026 …Petitioner …Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Advocate for the petitioner. Bharti, AAG, Haryana. Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case arising out of , under Section 316(2) of BNS, Police Station Sector 7, IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. This is the first on 09.02.2026, following The instant petition under Section 482 of BNSS, Cr.P.C.), has been filed for grant of ticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.05 dated ed under Section 316(2) of BNS, at Police Station Sector 7, IMT Manesar, Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that between the parties is purely of a monetary KAPIL 2026.07.15 19:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-7451-202 pumps and DG sets to the complainant. It is pertaining to criminal breach of trust, and is prayer has been made for grant of petitioner. pursuance of parties is purely of a monetary nature, join investigation as and when required by the 2026 (O&M) nature, arising out of the petitioner’s obligation t pumps and DG sets to the complainant. It is contended that the petitioner has already paid an amount in excess of the full and final settlement, Rs. 3,50,000/ on 23.01.2026, i.e. after registration of the FIR, as reflected in the account statement placed on record against the remaining amount of Rs. 2,88,000/ alleged offence is under Section 316(2) of the BNS, pertaining to criminal breach of trust, and is Magistrate. It is also contended that the petitioner is not involved in any other criminal case. Accordingly, a prayer has been made for grant of petitioner. Notice of motion. Mr. Karan Veer Singh, Sr. DAG, Haryana, in pursuance of advance notice, appears on behalf of respondent-State and submitted that he if bail is granted to petitioner in case the money has been deposited by the petitioner as the matter pertains to a money dispute. Heard. Keeping in view the contention raised by learned counsel for the petitioner that the dis parties is purely of a monetary nature, has already paid the amount, the petitioner is directed to join investigation as and when required by the Investigating Officer. In the event of arrest, the petitioner be released on interim bail on furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer till the next date of petitioner’s obligation to supply pumps and DG sets to the complainant. It is further contended that the petitioner has already paid an amount the full and final settlement, Rs. 3,50,000/-, registration of the FIR, as statement placed on record against the remaining amount of Rs. 2,88,000/-. The Section 316(2) of the BNS, pertaining to criminal breach of trust, and is triable by a Magistrate. It is also contended that the petitioner is not in any other criminal case. Accordingly, a prayer has been made for grant of anticipatory bail to the Mr. Karan Veer Singh, Sr. DAG, Haryana, in advance notice, appears on behalf of tted that he has no objection if bail is granted to petitioner in case the money has been deposited by the petitioner as the matter pertains to a Keeping in view the contention raised by learned petitioner that the dispute between the parties is purely of a monetary nature, and the petitioner has already paid the amount, the petitioner is directed to join investigation as and when required by the event of arrest, the petitioner on interim bail on furnishing personal bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Officer till the next date of -2- KAPIL 2026.07.15 19:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-7451-202 3. Vide order dated petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. 4. Officer-ASI Dhan Prakash investigation 5. this Court dated without commenting on merits, the petition is allowed and order dated 09.02.2026, granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. 15.07.2026 Kapil 2026 (O&M) hearing subject to the conditions as envisaged Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). Adjourned to 22.04.2026. Vide order dated 09.02.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join investigation. Learned State counsel, on instructions ASI Dhan Prakash submits that petitioner has joined investigation and is not required for any further investigation Petitioner has joined investigation pursuant to order of Court dated 09.02.2026. In the circumstances of the case but without commenting on merits, the petition is allowed and order dated , granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 482(2) ya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable hearing subject to the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) ned to 22.04.2026.” passed by this Court, the petitioner was granted interim bail and was directed to join Learned State counsel, on instructions from Investigating submits that petitioner has joined and is not required for any further investigation. Petitioner has joined investigation pursuant to order of In the circumstances of the case but without commenting on merits, the petition is allowed and order dated , granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 482(2) ya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No : Yes/No -3- KAPIL 2026.07.15 19:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document