CRM-M-22974-2026 & connected cases - 1 - IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 209 1. CRM-M-22974-2026 Decided on : 20.07.2026 Ashu Mehra . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Haryana . . . Respondent(s) 2. CRM-M-23508-2026 Parminder Singh @ Sunny . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Haryana . . . Respondent(s) 3. CRM-M-24167-2026 Rohit Kumar . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Haryana . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Kartik Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner(s) (in CRM-M-22974-2026 & CRM-M-24167-2026). Mr. Tajeshwar Singh Sullar, Advocate for the petitioner(s) (in CRM-M-23508-2026). Ms. Ruchi Sekhri, Addl. AG, Haryana.. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 1. This order shall dispose of CRM-M-22974-2026 and CRM-M- 23508-2026 and CRM-M-24167-2026, as all three petitions are interconnected and have arisen out of same FIR. However, the lead case is CRM-M-22974-2026 . 2. Prayer in these petitions, filed under Section 482 of BNSS, JAWALA RAM 2026.07.22 19:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-22974-2026 & connected cases - 2 - 2023 (corresponding to Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner(s), who have been booked for having committed the offences punishable under Sections 115(2), 117(2), 351(2) & 3(5) of BNS, 2023 (erstwhile Sections 323, 325, 506 & 34 of IPC), in a case arising out of FIR No.118, dated 09.04.2026, registered at Police Station Ambala City, District Ambala, Haryana. 3. Relevant extract of the orders dated 27.04.2026, 28.04.2026 and 01.05.2026 (passed in all three petitions), is reproduced here-under:- “CRM-M-22974-2026 2. As per the allegations, accused persons Rohit and Sonu initially started abusing the complainant-Sagar. Thereafter, present petitioner-Ashu, also came out of his house, and all the three accused persons began abusing the complainant. It is alleged that accused Rohit, armed with an iron pipe, inflicted repeated blows on the right leg of the complainant, while Sonu and the present petitioner-Ashu, gave several blows with hands and fists on the face and head of the complainant. Complainant was eventually rescued from the clutches of the accused persons upon arrival of his friends, namely Deepak and Kapil. 3. As per the medical record, complainant sustained total five injuries, out of which injury No.5, located on the left leg, has been declared grievous in nature (fracture). However, role attributed to the present petitioner is limited to causing fist blows, and no weapon is alleged to have been used by him. Consequently, nothing seems to be recovered from the possession of the present petitioner. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Parveen Kumar Aggarwal, Addl. AG, Haryana, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 6. Adjourned to 20.07.2026. 7. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also 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 JAWALA RAM 2026.07.22 19:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-22974-2026 & connected cases - 3 - 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, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court. CRM-M-23508-2026 2. As per the allegations, accused persons Rohit and Sunny (petitioner herein) initially started abusing the complainant-Sagar. Thereafter, co- accused Ashu, also came out of his house, and all the three accused persons began abusing the complainant. It is alleged that accused Rohit, armed with an iron pipe, inflicted repeated blows on the right leg of the complainant, while Sunny (petitioner herein) and co-accused namely Ashu, gave several blows with hands and fists on the face and head of the complainant. Complainant was eventually rescued from the clutches of the accused persons upon arrival of his friends, namely Deepak and Kapil. 3. As per the medical record, complainant sustained total five injuries, out of which injury No.5, located on the left leg, has been declared grievous in nature (fracture). However, role attributed to the present petitioner is limited to causing fist blows, and no weapon is alleged to have been used by him. Consequently, nothing seems to be recovered from the possession of the present petitioner. Additionally, it is submitted that co-accused namely Ashu Mehra has already been granted the concession of interim anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 27.04.2026 passed in CRM-M-22974-2026, and same is posted for hearing for 20.07.2026. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Parveen Kumar Aggarwal, Addl. AG, Haryana, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 6. Adjourned to 20.07.2026. To be heard along with CRM-M-22974-2026. 7. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also 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 JAWALA RAM 2026.07.22 19:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-22974-2026 & connected cases - 4 - any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court. CRM-M-24167-2026 2. As per the allegations, accused persons Rohit (petitioner herein) and Sunny initially started abusing the complainant-Sagar. Thereafter, co-accused Ashu, also came out of his house, and all the three accused persons began abusing the complainant. It is alleged that Rohit (petitioner herein), armed with an iron pipe, inflicted repeated blows on the right leg of the complainant, while co- accused namely Sunny and Ashu, gave several blows with hands and fists on the face and head of the complainant. Complainant was eventually rescued from the clutches of the accused persons upon arrival of his friends, namely Deepak and Kapil. 3. Counsel for the petitioner argues that except of section 351(2) of BNS, i.e. of causing criminal intimidation, all the other offences are bailable in nature. Moreover, petitioner is ready to join the investigation and fully cooperate, if protected from arrest by this Court. Additionally, it is submitted that co-accused namely Ashu Mehra and Parminder Singh @ Sunny have already been granted the concession of interim anticipatory bail by this Court, vide orders dated 27.04.2026 passed in CRM-M-22974-2026, and 28.04.2026 (passed in CRM-M-23508-2026), respectively, and same are posted for hearing for 20.07.2026. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Amish Sharma, AAG, Haryana, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent – State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 6. Adjourned to 20.07.2026. To be heard along with CRM-M-22974-2026. 7. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also 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, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court.” JAWALA RAM 2026.07.22 19:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-22974-2026 & connected cases - 5 - 4. Continuing submissions, learned counsel for the petitioners contends that in compliance of the orders dated 27.04.2026, 28.04.2026 and 01.05.2026, passed by this Court, petitioners have joined the investigation, and have fully co-operated. Therefore, they pray for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail orders. 5. Learned State counsel on instructions, confirms the said averments made by counsel for the petitioners of joining the investigation by the petitioners, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioners is not required for the purpose of investigation. 6. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 7. Since, petitioners have already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail orders dated 27.04.2026, 28.04.2026 and 01.05.2026, passed by this Court are hereby made absolute. However, petitioners shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 8. Petitions stand disposed of accordingly. 9. However, present order would be subject to the submission of their passports to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if they possess, within a period of one week from today. Otherwise, they would submit their respective affidavits, disclosing the fact that they do not possess any passport. It is clarified that in case, aforesaid condition is not complied JAWALA RAM 2026.07.22 19:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-22974-2026 & connected cases - 6 - with, this order would be considered as non est automatically. Photocopy of this order be placed on the file of other connected cases. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE July 20, 2026 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2026.07.22 19:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document