CRM-M-27500-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND H ARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (210) CRM-M-27500-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:-14.07.2026 MANJIT RAM … Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Ashish Nagar, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Navreet Kaur, AAG Punjab. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J . (Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (Old corresponding Section is 438 Cr.P.C, 1973) for grant of Pre-arrest bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0097 dated 19.10.2022 under Sections 66(B), [Section 67 (B) was added lateron vide DDR No.21 dated 10.04.2026] of IT Act, registered at Police Sta- tion Rahon, District SBS Nagar, Punjab. 2. Status report dated 10.07.2026 has been filed on behalf of respondent/State of Punjab which is taken on record. 3. This Court, vide order dated 18.05.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the SHO/Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of their arrest, they were ordered to be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the SHO/Investigating Officer, subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). POONAM 2026.07.17 18:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-27500-2026 (O&M) -2- 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 18.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined and cooperated with the investigation. 5. Learned State counsel on instructions states that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for custodial interrogation. 6. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 18.05.2026 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. 7. The petition stands disposed of. (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) 14thJuly, 2026 JUDGE Poonam Whether reasoned / speaking? Yes / No Whether reportable? Yes / No POONAM 2026.07.17 18:32 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document