CRM-M-9500-2026(O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 208 CRM-M-9500-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 14.07.2026 Nishan Singh … Petitioner Versus State of Punjab … Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Angrej Singh, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Vinay Malhotra, DAG, Punjab. *** 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 First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name & age of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Sections(s) Police Station District Nishan Singh aged about 27 years 229 04.09.2022 21/22/27-A/ 29/61/85 NDPS Act Sultanpur Lodhi Kapurthala 2. On 22.04.2026, following order was passed:- “1. Petitioner is involved in the case in hand on the basis of disclosure statement of the co-accused. 2. Adjourned to 14.07.2026. 3. Meanwhile, 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 be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). RAJAN 2026.07.15 10:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-9500-2026(O&M) 2 3. 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. 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 22.04.2026, 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, 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 22.04.2026, 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. ( Sanjay Vashisth ) Judge 14.07.2026 Rajan Whether speaking / reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No RAJAN 2026.07.15 10:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document