CRM-M-22789-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 212-1 CRM-M-22789-2026 Decided on: 14.07.2026 YUVRAJ SINGH ALIAS MALTANI …...Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Nitin Mittoo, Advocate, for the petitioner. 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 Yuvraj Singh @ Maltani, aged about 19 years 35 07.02.2026 118(1), 332(c), 324(4), 193(3), 190 of BNS (corresponding to sections 324, 451, 427, 156 and 149 IPC) Phillaur Jalandhar 2. On 24.04.2026, following order was passed:- “1. xxxx xxxx xxxx xxx 2. As per the allegations in the FIR, incident occurred on 01.02.2026 at about 12:00 noon, when complainant-Yuvraj Singh alias Yuvi, was working at a car bazaar. It is alleged that four assailants, riding on a motorcycle and a white-coloured scooter, arrived at LAVISHA 2026.07.15 14:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-22789-2026 2 the spot and entered the car garage. (1) Accused Multani (petitioner herein) allegedly struck the complainant on the back of his left shoulder with an iron khanda. (2) Accused Harsh, is stated to have raised a lalkara to apprehend the complainant and inflicted a blow on his right shoulder with a kirpan. (3) Accused Nahar, allegedly delivered a kirpan blow on the complainant’s right hand. Thereafter, accused Harsh and Nahar are also alleged to have caused damage to two Swift Dzire cars parked in the garage by striking them with their kirpans. One of the assailants remains unidentified. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that injury attributed to the petitioner is confined to a single blow on the left shoulder with a khanda (a double-edged sword). It is further contended that FIR was registered after an unexplained delay of six days, i.e., on 07.02.2026, whereas the alleged occurrence took place on 01.02.2026. Counsel submits that injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature, and till date, there is no medical opinion on record to suggest that the said injury is grievous. It is further submitted that petitioner is willing to join the investigation and fully cooperate with the investigating agency, if he is granted protection from arrest. Thus, counsel prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 6. Adjourned to 14.07.2026. 7. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 8. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. LAVISHA 2026.07.15 14:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-22789-2026 3 It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court.” 3. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 24.04.2026, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Jaswinder, confirms the said averment made by counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 24.04.2026, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. However, petitioner 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. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. However, present order would be subject to the submission of passport of the petitioner to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses, within a period of one week from today. LAVISHA 2026.07.15 14:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-22789-2026 4 Otherwise, he would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is clarified that in case, aforesaid condition is not complied with, this order would be considered as non est automatically. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 14.07.2026 Lavisha Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO LAVISHA 2026.07.15 14:17 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh