CRM-M-12780-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 210 CRM-M-12780-2026 Decided on: 16.07.2026 Robinpreet Singh …...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Gursimran S. Bawa, 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 FIR No.171 dated 28.12.2025 under Sections 115(2), 117(2), 118(1), 118(2), 191(3) and 190 of BNS (corresponding to sections 323, 325, 324, 326, 148 and 149 of IPC) and Sections 25/27 of Arms Act, registered at Police Station Sadar Sonipat. 2. On 28.04.2026, following order was passed: “(i) xx xx xx xx (ii) Incident in question is stated to have occurred on 23.12.2025 at about 9:00–9:30 P.M., pursuant to which FIR in the present case was registered at the instance of the complainant/injured, namely Gurpreet Singh. As per the allegations in the FIR, five accused persons, namely Sukhchain Singh, Robin (petitioner herein), Shankar, Rajan and Joban, along with 2–3 unknown persons, are stated to have caused injuries with sharp-edged weapons. (iii) Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that FIR was registered after a delay of five days, thereby affording sufficient time to concoct and falsely REENA 2026.07.17 16:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-12780-2026 2 implicate the petitioner in the present case. It is further argued that injury attributed to the petitioner is alleged to have been inflicted with a wooden plank on the right arm of the complainant, which has been declared to be simple in nature. Moreover, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and undertake to fully cooperate with the investigating agency, if he is granted protection from arrest by this Court. Thus, counsel prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. (iv) Notice of motion. (v) On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. (vi) Adjourned to 16.07.2026. (vii) 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.). (viii) 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. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Major Singh submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation on 05.07.2026, 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 28.04.2026 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 REENA 2026.07.17 16:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-12780-2026 3 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. 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 16:06 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh