CRM-M-33140-2026(O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 210 AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-33140-2026(O&M) Date of decision: 16.07.2026 KARTIK KUMAR @ BINDA ...PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA ...RESPONDENT CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Mr. Saurabh Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vijay Kumar, AAG, Haryana. **** H.S.GREWAL,J. (ORAL) 1. This petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 (erstwhile Section 438 Cr.P.C.) seeking grant of pre-arrest bail inFIR No. 398 dated 10.08.2025 (Annexure P-1), under Sections 115, 118(1), 126, 190, 191(3), and 351(3) [115(2), 117(2), 118(2), 126(2), 61(2) added later on] of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (erstwhile Sections 323, 325, 324, 326, 341, 143,148, 506 and 120-B IPC) registered at Police Station Kurukshetra Uni- versity, District Kurukshetra. 2. The Coordinate Bench of this Court, vide order dated 08.06.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the SHO/Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of his arrest, he was 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.). RENU RAWAT 2026.07.17 16.22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-33140-2026(O&M) 2 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 08.06.2026 passed by the Coordinate Bench of this Court, the petitioner has joined and cooperated with the investigation. 4. Reply by way of an affidavit of Nirmal Kumar, HPS DSP HQ Kurukshetra has been filed in the Court today and the same is taken on record. Learned State counsel submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for further custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 08.06.2026 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. 6. However, it is clarified that the investigating authority on addition of an offence or offences may not proceed to arrest the accused/petitioner, but for arresting the accused/petitioner on such addition of offence or offences it needs to obtain an order to arrest the accused/petitioners from the Court which had granted the bail in view of the judgment passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Sumit Vs State of U.P. and Another, Criminal Appeal No. 830 of 2026, decided on 09.02.2026. 7. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 16.07.2026 (H.S.GREWAL) renu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.07.17 16.22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh