CRM-M-22900-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** 203-2 CRM-M-22900-2026 Date of Decision : 17.07.2026 KARAMVEER SINGH @ JAGGA SINGH @ JAGGI ...Petitioner VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE AARADHNA SAWHNEY Present: Ms. Nirmal Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gautam Thapar, Sr. DAG, Punjab. **** AARADHNA SAWHNEY, J. (ORAL) 1. This petition for grant of anticipatory bail has been filed by petitioner, a co-accused in case bearing FIR No. 129 dated 28.06.2023, registered against him at Police Station Dharamkot, District Moga, u/s 376-D and 376-DA of IPC (now Sections 70 and 70(2) of BNS) and Sections 4 and 6 of POCSO Act, 2012. 2. On 15.05.2026, following order was passed. “The present petitions have been preferred seeking the grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 129 dated 28.06.2023, registered under Sections 376-D and 376-DA of the IPC (corresponding to Sections 70 and 70(2) of the BNS, 2023) and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012. Learned counsel for the petitioner(s) has reiterated the contentions already recorded in the order dated 12.05.2026, therefore, the same are not being reproduced herein. Learned State counsel submits that the petitioners played a pivotal role being active accomplices in the commission of the offence, but could not deny the fact that the only allegation against petitioner Harjinder Singh @ Jinder in CRM-M-21036-2026 is that he was standing outside the main gate when the offence was committed by the main accused. Further, against petitioner-Karamveer Singh @ Jagga NISHA 2026.07.17 17:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-22900-2026 -2- Singh @ Jaggi in CRM-M-22900-2026, it is alleged that he had slapped the complainant, however, there is no medical evidence on record in support thereof. Without commenting on the merits of the case, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on 29.05.2026 at 10:00 A.M. before the Investigating Officer and to cooperate with the Investigating Agency thereafter. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail, subject to furnishing personal/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall abide by the conditions envisaged under Section 482, BNSS, 2023. Adjourned to 17.07.2026. However, it is made clear that this order shall not be construed as parity qua any other co-accused. Photocopy of this order be placed on the file of connected case.” 3. Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Daljeet Singh, states that petitioner has joined the investigation and is not needed for further investigation. 4. Keeping in view the fact that petitioner has joined the investigation, interim bail granted vide order dated 15.05.2026 is hereby confirmed, subject to conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) BNSS. Further the petitioner is directed to join investigation as and when required in future by way of written notice for such purpose to be served by Investigating Officer of this case upon the petitioner; he will not tamper with the evidence nor will influence the witnesses and will not leave the country without prior permission of the Court. 5. The petition stands allowed. 6. Pending application, if any, also stands disposed of. (AARADHNA SAWHNEY) 17.07.2026 JUDGE Nisha Yadav Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No NISHA 2026.07.17 17:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document