CRM-M-22251-2026 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND H ARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (209) CRM-M-22251-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:-20.07.2026 BHARPUR SINGH @ BHARPOOR SINGH … Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Vishwajit Bedi, Advocate with Mr. Mohit Kaushik, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gurpartap Singh, AAG Punjab. Mr. Mohit Khatkar, Advocate for complainant. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J . (Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 read with Section 528 of the BNSS, 2023 (corresponding Sections of Cr.P.C. are 438 and 482) for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.27 dated 14.03.2026 under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 351(3), 126(2), 3(5), 109 of BNS, 2023 registered at Police Station Bhadson, District Patiala. 2. This Court, vide order dated 23.04.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the SHO/Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of their arrest, they were 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.). POONAM 2026.07.21 10:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-22251-2026 (O&M) 2 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 23.04.2026 passed by the Court, the petitioner has joined and cooperated with the investigation. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Manjinder Singh states that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for custodial interrogation. Memo of appearance has been filed by learned counsel for the complainant, which is taken on record. Power of attorney be also filed by the next date of hearing. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 23.04.2026 is made ab- solute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the condi- tions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) 20thJuly, 2026 JUDGE Poonam Whether reasoned / speaking? Yes / No Whether reportable? Yes / No POONAM 2026.07.21 10:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document