CRM-M-8323-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 209/2 CRM-M-8323-2026 Decided on: 16.07.2026 Navdeep …...Petitioner Versus State of Haryana …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Ram Kumar Saini, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Aditiya Pal Singla, AAG Haryana **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (ORAL) 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 FIR No. 18, dated 22.01.2026, u/s 115(2), 126(2), 190, 193(3) and 351(3) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, (later on added Sections 110, 191(3) and 193(3) of BNS have been deleted) at Police Station Parao, Ambala Cantt., District Ambala. 2. On 12.02.2026, following order was passed: “(i) Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner inter alia contends that the petitioner has been attributed iron rod blows on the head and shoulder of the complainant. It is submitted that the aforesaid allegation is grossly misconceived in as much as there is only one injury on the head which, as per the case set up by the prosecution was attributed to co-accused Rohit with an iron punch. The anticipatory bail application of the co-accused Rohit has already been dismissed by this Court vide order dated 10.02.2026 passed in CRM-M- 7820-2026. He contends that the petitioner is alleged to have caused a simple injury on the shoulder and the case of the petitioner would be at par with co- accused Bhanu Partap to whom concession of interim bail has already been REENA 2026.07.17 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-8323-2026 granted vide order dated 06.02.2026 passed in CRM-M-7146-2026. He further contends that the petitioner is not involved in any other case and that he is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called for and to extend all cooperation to the Investigating Agency. (ii) Notice of motion. (iii) Ms. Chhavi Sharma, Astt. AG, Haryana enters appearance and accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and prays for some time to complete instructions and file reply, if so advised. (iv) Mr. Munish Behl, Advocate enters appearance on behalf of complainant and files his Power of Attorney. The same is taken on record. Registry is directed to tag the same at an appropriate place. (v) Adjourned to11.03.2026. (vi) Interim in terms of order dated 06.02.2026 passed in CRM-M-7146-2026. (vii) Reply, if any, be filed on or before the adjourned date with copy in advance to the learned counsel opposite. (viii) To be heard alongwith CRM-M-7146-2026.” 3. Learned State counsel on instructions submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation, and as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 4. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 12.02.2026 passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. 5. The 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. 6. However, present order would be subject to the submission of his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possess, within a period of one week from today. Otherwise, he would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. REENA 2026.07.17 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-8323-2026 7. It is clarified that in case, aforesaid condition is not complied with, this order would be considered as non est automatically. (SANJAY VASHISTH) 16.07.2026 JUDGE reena Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO REENA 2026.07.17 18:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh