CRM-M-27580-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 210 CRM-M-27580-2026 Decided on: 13.07.2026 Gulzar Mohammad and others …...Petitioners Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Gaurav Singla, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name & age of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District (1) Gulzar Mohammad, aged about 34 years, (2) Sonu Marasi, aged about 40 years, and (3) Bunty Marasi, aged about 40 years 23 22.01.2026 115(2)/ 118(1)/ 351(2)/ 190/191(3) of BNS (correspond ing to sections 323/324/50 6/148/149 of IPC) Dehlon Police Commissionerate, Ludhiana 2. On 15.05.2026, following order was passed:- “1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant RASHMI 2026.07.16 10:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-27580-2026 2 of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name & age of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District (1) Gulzar Mohamma d, aged about 34 years, (2) Sonu Marasi, aged about 40 years, and (3) Bunty Marasi, aged about 40 years 23 22.01.2026 115(2)/ 118(1)/ 351(2)/ 190/191(3) of BNS (correspondi ng to sections 323/324/506 /148/149 of IPC) Dehlon Police Commissione rate, Ludhiana 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners,inter alia, contends that total eleven accused have been named in the present FIR, namely:- (1) Heena Mahant alias Vidyarthi Rao, (2) Sheetal Mahant, (3) Shallu Mahant, (4) Chotti Mahant, (5) Mehar Mahant, (6) Chela Rechna Mahant, (7) Prince, (8) Honey, (9) Sonu Marasi, (10) Gulzar Marasi, and (11) Bunty Marasi. It is submitted that the alleged occurrence took place on 20.01.2026, and FIR was registered at the instance of the complainant, Mona Mahant. 3. Counsel for the petitioners further submits that all the accused persons and complainant party belong to the transgender community, and dispute arose with regard to the collection of ‘badhai’ on the occasion of certain good news in the locality. 4. As per the allegations in the FIR, a scuffle took place between the parties. However, no specific injury has been attributed to any of the petitioners. RASHMI 2026.07.16 10:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-27580-2026 3 5. Counsel for the petitioners submits that co-accused Shalu Mahant @ Shallu Mahant, and Vidharthi Rao alias Heena Mahant, have already been granted the concession of interim anticipatory bail by this Court, vide common order dated 12.02.2026, passed in CRM-M-8086-2026 and CRM- M-8207-2026, respectively. Similarly, co-accused Chhoti Mahant @ Choti has been granted the concession of interim anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 17.02.2026 passed in CRM-M-9049-2026. Moreover, petitioners are ready to join the investigation and fully cooperate, if protected from arrest by this Court. Thus, counsel prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in the present case. 6. Notice of motion. 7. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 8. Adjourned to 13.07.2026. 9. Meanwhile, the petitioners are directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of their arrest, the petitioners shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to their furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioners shall also abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 10. Besides, it is directed that petitioners would hand over their passports to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if they possess. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that they do not possess any passport. RASHMI 2026.07.16 10:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-27580-2026 4 It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioners would seek prior permission of the Court. 3. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends in compliance with the order dated 15.05.2026 passed by this Court, petitioners have joined the investigation and have extended full cooperation. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions confirms the said averment made by counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation on 15.05.2026 by the petitioners, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioners is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since, petitioners have already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 15.05.2026, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. However, petitioners shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 7. However, it is clarified that in case the passport or an affidavit regarding non-possession of a passport, if they do not possess one, is not submitted to the Investigating Agency or the Court concerned within a period of one week from today, the present order shall be RASHMI 2026.07.16 10:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-27580-2026 5 deemed to be inoperative and the Investigating Officer shall be at liberty to proceed with the arrest of the petitioners. 8. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 13.07.2026. Rashmi Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO RASHMI 2026.07.16 10:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document