CRM-M-31839-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 221-1 CRM-M-31839-2026 Decided on: 22.07.2026 JASKARAN SINGH …...Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: None for the petitioner. Mr. Pawan Kumar Garg, DAG, Haryana. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 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 First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District Jaskaran Singh, aged about 48 years 251 18.09.2018 148, 149, 323, 324, 341, 506 of I.P.C, 1860 (corresponding to Sections 191(3), 190, 115, 118 (1), 126 (2) and 351 (3) BNS) (Section 326 and 34 IPC (corresponding to Sections 118(2) and 3(5) of BNS) added lateron) Dabwali Sadar Sirsa 2. On 29.05.2026, following order was passed:- “Learned arguing counsel contends that the petitioner was earlier declared innocent during the investigation and thus he had withdrawn his petition for anticipatory bail in the year 2018 and has now been summoned as an additional accused vide order dated LAVISHA 2026.07.23 14:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-31839-2026 2 06.02.2026 under Section 319 of Cr.P.C.; he is ready and willing to appear before the trial Court and join the proceedings. Notice of motion for 22.07.2026. Mr. B.S. Saroha, DAG, Haryana accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and prays for time to file response. The petitioner is directed to appear before the trial Court/Duty Magistrate on or before 16.06.2026 and furnish his bail/surety bonds. On his doing so, he shall be released on interim bail, subject to the satisfaction of trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned.” 3. Today, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. However, learned State counsel submits that as per the instructions received by him, petitioner has already appeared before the trial Court, in compliance to the order dated 29.05.2026, passed by this Court, and thereafter, he was released on interim bail also. 4. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 5. Since, petitioner has already appeared before the trial Court, and thereafter, he was released on interim bail also; ad-interim bail order dated 29.05.2026, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 7. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of. However, present order would be subject to the submission of passport of the petitioner to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses, within a period of one week from today. LAVISHA 2026.07.23 14:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-31839-2026 3 Otherwise, he would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is clarified that in case, aforesaid condition is not complied with, this order would be considered as non est automatically. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 22.07.2026 Lavisha Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO LAVISHA 2026.07.23 14:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh