CRM-M-39517-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 115 CRM-M-39517-2026 Decided on: 20.07.2026 Jobanpreet Singh …...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Karandeep Singh Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG Punjab **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (ORAL) 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 FIR No.132 dated 09.12.2025, registered at Police Station Arif Ke, District Ferozepur, Punjab, under Sections 125/351(2)/3(5) of BNS and 25, 27 of Arms Act, 1959. 2. In regard to the incident happened at 7:45 pm on 09.12.2025 complainant Rajwinder Kaur got registered the FIR with the allegation that some one shouted from the outside of the main gate of their house, saying that they want to kill Lovepreet Singh. On opening the gate complainant noticed that Ranjit Singh @ Rana was armed with pistol ii) Rohindeep Singh armed with pistol, iii) REENA 2026.07.21 15:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-39517-2026 2 Jobanpreet Singh was armed with dattar (petitioner herein) and were standing there. Ranjit Singh @ Rana fired a shot in the air with his pistol and threatened to kill Lovepreet Singh. On raising noise by her neighbours get started gathering there and noticing the fact accused fled away from spot. In this process four live cartridges from the pistol of Ranjit Singh @ Rana fell there on the ground however, other accused Rohindeep Singh and Jobanpreet Singh succeeded running away alongwith their weapons. Petitioner argues that a false case has been got registered whereas in actual no such incident took place. Had there been any intention, co-accused Ranjit Singh @ Rana would have fired some shot at the door or the complainant could have been given injuries by the other accused. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner argues that the present case got registered due to the reason that one FIR No. 96 of 2025 was registered against complainant’s husband Jassa Singh and Lovepreet Singh on the statement of grandmother of the petitioner-Jobanpreet Singh. There was a constant pressure upon the petitioner to enter into compromise in the already registered FIR and also there was a demand of Rs.15 lacs. Further argues that under the garb of recovery of the pistol, petitioner arrest is not required because admittedly petitioner was not even armed with any firearm, thus, he is ready to join investigation. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State and submits that already one criminal case is pending against the complainant at the instance of the accused party in the present case. REENA 2026.07.21 15:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-39517-2026 3 6. Taking into consideration role assigned to the petitioner and the facts in its entirety, as has been recorded hereinabove, this Court do not find any substantial reason for subjecting the petitioner for custodial interrogation. 7. Accordingly, petitioner is directed to join the investigation within two weeks from today, or as and when called by the investigating agency, and in the eventuality of the arrest, petitioner would be released on anticipatory 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. 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. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioners would seek prior permission of the Court. 9. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner fails to join and cooperate with the investigation, in terms of directions mentioned in the present order, it shall be open for the Investigating Officer to proceed immediately to arrest the petitioner, in accordance with law. 10. With the directions issued here above, present petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) 20.07.2026 JUDGE reena Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO REENA 2026.07.21 15:23 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh