CRM-M-34600 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT (211) Kanishak Singh Chauhan State of Haryana CORAM: Present: ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) 1. anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 131 dated 11.06.2026, registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 336(3), and 338 (added later) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding 468, and 467 (added later) of the IPC), at Police Station Saha, District Ambala, Haryana. 2. through the that, in fact, the complainant, who is the Branch Manager, is the mastermind behind the entire fraud and scapegoat. Learned counsel further submits that it is highly improbable that -1- 34600-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Kanishak Singh Chauhan Versus State of Haryana HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK JAIN **** Mr. Shubham Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Akshita Chauhan, DAG, Haryana Mr. Shantanu Bansal, Advocate for respondent No.2-complainant **** ALOK JAIN, J. (Oral) The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 131 dated 11.06.2026, registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 336(3), and 338 (added later) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding 468, and 467 (added later) of the IPC), at Police Station Saha, District Ambala, Haryana. Learned counsel for the petitioner, after taking the Court through the allegations contained in the FIR, has vehemently submitted fact, the complainant, who is the Branch Manager, is the mastermind behind the entire fraud and now scapegoat. Learned counsel further submits that it is highly improbable that IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-34600-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 21.07.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent ALOK JAIN Mr. Shubham Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Akshita Chauhan, DAG, Haryana. Mr. Shantanu Bansal, Advocate complainant The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 131 dated 11.06.2026, registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 336(3), and 338 (added later) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Sections 406, 420, 468, and 467 (added later) of the IPC), at Police Station Saha, District Learned counsel for the petitioner, after taking the Court the FIR, has vehemently submitted fact, the complainant, who is the Branch Manager, is the now the petitioner has been made a scapegoat. Learned counsel further submits that it is highly improbable that 21.07.2026 ……Petitioner ……Respondent The present petition has been filed seeking the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No. 131 dated 11.06.2026, registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 336(3), and 338 (added later) of to Sections 406, 420, 468, and 467 (added later) of the IPC), at Police Station Saha, District Learned counsel for the petitioner, after taking the Court the FIR, has vehemently submitted fact, the complainant, who is the Branch Manager, is the the petitioner has been made a scapegoat. Learned counsel further submits that it is highly improbable that MANJU 2026.07.23 10:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-34600 the Branch Manager would have handed over such a bank along with the gold to the customer without any security and without following the due procedure of law and the prescribed protocols. It is contended that the said amount has, in fact, been embezzled by the complainant, Gulshan K nothing whatsoever to do with the alleged offence. 3. grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner and submitted that the allegations are serious in of the petitioner is of immense importance, as the recovery of the alleged amount and the gold is yet to be effected. It is also submitted that the slips used to induce the bank allegations, the said slips were procured and produced by the petitioner himself. 4. the complainant investigation, and the investigating agency shall diligently investigate the matter from all possible angles. 5. 6. petitioner and in light of the settled pr Hon'ble Supreme Court in relevant extract is reproduced as under: -2- 34600-2026 (O&M) the Branch Manager would have handed over such a bank along with the gold to the customer without any security and without following the due procedure of law and the prescribed protocols. It is contended that the said amount has, in fact, been embezzled by the complainant, Gulshan Kumar, and Anil Kumar, and the petitioner has nothing whatsoever to do with the alleged offence. Per contra, learned State counsel has vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner and submitted that the allegations are serious in nature. It is further submitted that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of immense importance, as the recovery of the alleged amount and the gold is yet to be effected. It is also submitted that the used to induce the bank are yet to be verified, and as per the allegations, the said slips were procured and produced by the petitioner Learned counsel appearing for the complainant the complainants, Gulshan Kumar, and Anil Kumar shall also join the on, and the investigating agency shall diligently investigate the matter from all possible angles. Heard learned counsel for the parties at length. Considering the seriousness of the allegations against the petitioner and in light of the settled principle of law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in CBI v. Anil Sharma, (1997) 7 SCC 187, relevant extract is reproduced as under: the Branch Manager would have handed over such a huge amount from the bank along with the gold to the customer without any security and without following the due procedure of law and the prescribed protocols. It is contended that the said amount has, in fact, been embezzled by the umar, and Anil Kumar, and the petitioner has nothing whatsoever to do with the alleged offence. , learned State counsel has vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner and submitted that the allegations nature. It is further submitted that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of immense importance, as the recovery of the alleged amount and the gold is yet to be effected. It is also submitted that the loan to be verified, and as per the allegations, the said slips were procured and produced by the petitioner Learned counsel appearing for the complainants submits that , Gulshan Kumar, and Anil Kumar shall also join the on, and the investigating agency shall diligently investigate the Heard learned counsel for the parties at length. Considering the seriousness of the allegations against the inciple of law laid down by the CBI v. Anil Sharma, (1997) 7 SCC 187, the huge amount from the bank along with the gold to the customer without any security and without following the due procedure of law and the prescribed protocols. It is contended that the said amount has, in fact, been embezzled by the umar, and Anil Kumar, and the petitioner has , learned State counsel has vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner and submitted that the allegations nature. It is further submitted that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of immense importance, as the recovery of the alleged loan to be verified, and as per the allegations, the said slips were procured and produced by the petitioner submits that , Gulshan Kumar, and Anil Kumar shall also join the on, and the investigating agency shall diligently investigate the Considering the seriousness of the allegations against the inciple of law laid down by the the MANJU 2026.07.23 10:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-34600 7. of law, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount importance, to its logical end. -3- 34600-2026 (O&M) “We find force in the submission of the CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this effective interrogation of suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also materials which would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible Police Officers would conduct themselves in a responsible manner and that those entrusted with the task of disinterring would not conduct themselves as offenders. In light of the facts, circumsta the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount , at this stage, to ensure that the investigation in this case comes to its logical end. We find force in the submission of the CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation orientated than questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this effective interrogation of suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also materials which would have been concealed. Success in such elude if the suspected person knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre-arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in ndition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all inal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible Police Officers would conduct themselves in a responsible manner and that those entrusted with the task of disinterring would not conduct themselves as offenders. In light of the facts, circumstances and settled principle the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount at this stage, to ensure that the investigation in this case comes We find force in the submission of the CBI that custodial orientated than questioning a suspect who is well ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this effective interrogation of suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also materials which would have been concealed. Success in such elude if the suspected person knows that arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in ndition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all inal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible Police Officers would conduct themselves in a responsible manner and that those entrusted with the task of nces and settled principle the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is of paramount at this stage, to ensure that the investigation in this case comes MANJU 2026.07.23 10:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-34600 8. grant the extra ordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, hence, the same is dismissed. 9. July 21, 2026 manju Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether Reportable: -4- 34600-2026 (O&M) Accordingly, this Court does not find any reasonable gr grant the extra ordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, hence, the same is dismissed. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. July 21, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether Reportable:- Yes/No Accordingly, this Court does not find any reasonable ground to grant the extra ordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (ALOK JAIN) JUDGE ound to grant the extra ordinary concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, MANJU 2026.07.23 10:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document