CRM-M-8667-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 207 CRM-M-8667-2026 Decided on: 20.07.2026 TRILOCHAN SINGH …...Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER …...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Gautam Dutt, Senior Advocate, with Ms. Radhika Mehta, Advocate, and Mr. Vijay Kumar, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Pawan Kumar Garg, DAG, Haryana. Ms. Mehak Sawhney, Advocate, for the complainant. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 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 First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District Trilochan Singh 001 01.02.2026 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of IPC Faridabad Central Faridabad 2. On 28.04.2026, following order was passed:- “2. On 25.02.2026, following order was passed:- “Petitioner-accused, who is real brother of complainant in case FIR No.01 dated 02.01.2026 registered against him, under Sections 420/467/468/471/120-BIPC at Police Station Faridabad Central, has filed the petition for grant of pre-arrest bail under Section 482 of BNSS. LAVISHA 2026.07.21 17:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-8667-2026 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that false allegations of forgery and cheating have been levelled by the complainant, who is real brother of the petitioner. The case is based on documentary evidence. Admittedly, civil litigation is going on between the parties and all the relevant documents have been appended in various cases. In any case, petitioner being real brother of complainant, is ready to amicably resolve the dispute. Heard, Documents on record perused. Notice of motion. Mr. Vishal Singh, AAG, Haryana accepts notice on behalf of the State. He seeks time to file the status report. Mr. Naveen S. Bhardwaj, Advocate has filed Power of Attorney to represent complainant. The same is taken on record. He requests for short adjournment to file reply. Adjourned to 24.03.2026. In the meantime, no coercive action be taken against the petitioner.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that dispute is between the real brothers regarding the properties left by their father and civil suit is also pending. Thus, prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, learned State counsel puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to respond to the submissions addressed by learned counsel opposite, after seeking instructions. And, in case of necessity, to file status report. 6. Adjourned to 20.07.2026. 7. In the 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 be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 8. Meanwhile, State or the complainant may file the documents in support of their submission. 9. 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. LAVISHA 2026.07.21 17:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-8667-2026 3 It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court.” 3. Continuing his submissions, learned Senior counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 28.04.2026, passed by this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averment made by counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. 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. However, 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 Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 7. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. However, present order would be subject to the submission of passport of the petitioner to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses, within a period of one week from today. LAVISHA 2026.07.21 17:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-8667-2026 4 Otherwise, he would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is clarified that in case, aforesaid condition is not complied with, this order would be considered as non est automatically. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 20.07.2026 Lavisha Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO LAVISHA 2026.07.21 17:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh