CRM-M-26538-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 208 AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-26538-2026 Date of decision: 20.07.2026 SUDARSHAN SINGH ALIAS SUKHA ...PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ...RESPONDENT CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Mr. Ankur Mittal, Senior Advocate with Mr. Siddharnth Arora, Advocate and Mr. Sakal Sikri, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Subhash Godara, Addl. Advocate General, Punjab Mr. S.S.Rangi, Senior Advocate with Mr. Didar Singh, Advocate for the complainant. **** H.S.GREWAL,J. (ORAL) 1. This petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (erstwhile Section 438 Cr.P.C.) seeking anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0055 dated 03.04.2026 registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 338, 340(2), 336(3) and 61(2) of the BNS, 2023 (erstwhile Sections 406, 420, 467, 471, 465 and 120-B IPC) at Police Station Anaj Mandi, District Patiala. 2. This Court, vide order dated 11.05.2026, 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 satisfac- tion 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 2026.07.21 09.20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-26538-2026 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 11.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined and coop- erated with the investigation. 4. Learned counsel for the complainant has vehemently opposed the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner. 5. Learned State counsel submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for further custodial interrogation. 6. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 11.05.2026 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. 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. 8. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 20.07.2026 (H.S.GREWAL) renu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.07.21 09.20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh