CRM-M No.27208 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 220 ***** CRM-M No.27208 of 2026 Date of decision : 21.7.2026 Date of uploading : 22.7.2026 Chhota Singh ………….Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …….Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. P.S. Dhaliwal, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab Mr. Supneet Singh, Advocate, for the complainant --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) 1. On 21.5.2026, the following order was passed: ‘Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.22 dated 20.3.2026 under Sections 140(3), 126(2), 115(2), 351(2), 324(4), 191(3), 190, 110 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, registered at Police Station Rureke Kalan, District Barnala, the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking pre-arrest bail. Inter alia, contends that the petitioner is a man aged 78 years, falsely implicated into the FIR in question on mis-understanding, which has since been resolved and an affidavit/compromise to this effect dated 24.4.2026 (copy of which has been appended as Annexure P-1 alongwith the present petition) has been entered into & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Ms. Supreet Singh, Advocate has entered appearance on behalf of the complainant by filing his vakalatnama, which is taken on record. He has ratified the matter having been compromised between the parties. Put up on 21.7.2026. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.22 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.27208 of 2026 -2- 26.5.2026 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.’ 2. Learned State counsel (on instructions) submits that pursuant to the order dated 21.5.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation. 3. In view of the above, the instant petition is allowed. Interim order dated 21.5.2026, passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. 4. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. 5. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 6. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE 21.7.2026 Ashwanii Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.22 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document