CRM-M-13131-2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND H ARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (201) CRM-M-13131-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:-17.07.2026 xxxxCHILD IN CONFLICT WITH LAW ‘N’ (REAL NAME WITHHELD) … Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Arjun Kapur, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Tanuj Sharma, AAG Haryana. Ms. Sangeeta Sharma, Advocate for the complainant. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J . (Oral) 1. This petition has been moved under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.39 dated 26.02.2026, registered under Sections 140(2), 115(2), 351(2), 3(5), 61(2) of BNS, 2023 and Section 25 of the Arms Act (Section 304 of BNS, 2023 added lateron) registered at Police Station Mullana, District Ambala. 2. Status report by way of an affidavit of Mr. Suraj Chawla, HPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Barara, Ambala, has been filed by learned State counsel, which is taken on record. 3. As per order dated 13.03.2026 of this Court, interim relief has been granted to the petitioner and order is reproduced as under; “Prayer in the present petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.39 dated 26.02.2026, registered under Sections 140(2), 115(2), 351(2), 3(5), 61(2) of BNS, 2023 and Section POONAM 2026.07.17 18:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-13131-2026 (O&M) 2 25 of the Arms Act (Section 304 of BNS, 2023 added lateron), at Police Station Mullana, District Ambala. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further contends that the petitioner has no concern with the said offence. He contends that the petitioner is a minor and he has been implicated in the present FIR only because of previous enmity and village rivalry with the complainant. He further contends that no specific role has been attributed to the petitioner. He further submits that even Section 304 of BNS, 2023 was added lateron. No recovery is to be effected from him. Learned counsel has further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the investigating agency. Therefore, it is urged that the present petition deserves to be allowed. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Gagandeep Singh Chhina, Senior DAG, Haryana accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and seeks time to file reply/status report. Sh. Fateh Saini, Advocate has appeared and filed power of attorney on behalf of the complainant and has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner by submitting that the petitioner was actively involved in the offence and thus, does not deserve any concession from this Court. In the meantime, the petitioner through his mother is directed to cause appearance before the Juvenile Justice Board concerned on 25.03.2026 and on his doing so, the petitioner be released on interim bail, subject to his furnishing surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Board concerned. Thereafter, the Board concerned is directed to take necessary action, as required under Sections 14 and 15 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (hereinafter to be referred ‘Act of 2015’), and, to conduct a detailed inquiry to ascertain the age of the petitioner. The Board shall also conduct a preliminary assessment, as the alleged offences falls within the category of ‘heinous offences’ as prescribed under Section 15 of the Act of 2015. After making compliance of directions (supra), the Juvenile Justice Board concerned shall forthwith send a report, thereby apprising this Court about the outcome of aforesaid inquiry. Adjourned to 01.04.2026, for awaiting report.” POONAM 2026.07.17 18:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-13131-2026 (O&M) 3 4. In view of the above, as the petitioner is a juvenile and on interim bail, he is directed to file an application for grant of regular bail before the Juvenile Justice Board within 15 days from today and in case juvenile files the said application within stipulated time then the learned Juvenile Justice Board is directed to decide the same expeditiously, in accordance with law. 5. It is made clear that till the decision of application granting regular bail, order dated 13.03.2026 shall enure. 6. Accordingly, the instant petition stands disposed of. 7. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, are also disposed of. (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) 17th July, 2026 JUDGE Poonam Whether reasoned / speaking? Yes / No Whether reportable? Yes / No POONAM 2026.07.17 18:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document