CRM-M No.20413 of 2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 216 ***** CRM-M No.20413 of 2026 Date of decision : 21.7.2026 Date of uploading : 22.7.2026 Inderjeet Singh @ Tinku ………….Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …….Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Harshit Jangra, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) 1. On 16.4.2026, the following order was passed: ‘Seeking grant of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.81 dated 21.04.2016, registered under Section(s) 323, 324, 325, 148, 149, 447 and 511 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Sections 115(2), 118(1), 117(2), 191(3), 190, 329(4) and 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) at Police Station Dera Bassi, District S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali, the instant petition has been filed. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner was granted regular bail in the aforesaid FIR, however, on account of his posting in remote area, since he is employed in the Army, he could not appear before the trial Court resulting in cancellation of his bail order and forfeiture of bail bonds vide order dated 20.09.2025. He submits that the case of the petitioner has been separated from other accused and that the petitioner is ready and willing to appear before the trial Court within a period of 04 weeks from today and join the stream of law. Notice of motion for 21.07.2026. In the meanwhile, subject to deposit of Rs.10,000/- by the petitioner with the “Red Cross. Old Age Home” A/c No.50100286016319, IFSCHDFC0004030, HDFC Bank, Sector-15, Panchkula, and appearing ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.22 09:48 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.20413 of 2026 -2- before the trial Court within a period of four weeks from today, he shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing bail bonds/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court. The impugned order dated 20.09.2025 shall remain inoperative for a period of four weeks from today.’ 2. It is not in dispute before this Court that the petitioner has complied with the order dated 16.4.2026 by depositing requisite costs as also appearing before the concerned Court and furnishing bail bond/surety bond on 14.5.2026. 3. In view thereof, the instant petition is allowed. Interim order dated 16.4.2026, 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