CRM-M-28539-2026 - 1 - IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 216 CRM-M-28539-2026 Decided on : 20.07.2026 Mansi Preet Kaur . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: Mr. Gagandeep Singh Bajwa, Advocate for the petitioner(s). Mr. Manjinder S. Bhullar, DAG, Punjab assisted by ASI Munish Kumar. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 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 DDR/Cross Case No.45, dated 02.03.2026 (P-1), under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 351(3), 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023 [later on added Sections 326(G), 238, 61(2) of BNS, 2023] [erstwhile Sections 323, 341, 427, 506, 149, 149 of IPC (later on added Sections 436, 201, 120-B of IPC)], arising out of FIR No.53, dated 28.02.2026 (P-2), under Sections 115(2), 117(2), 191(3) of BNS, 2023 (erstwhile Sections 323, 325, 148 of IPC), Police Station Division B, District Amritsar. 2. In the present case, on 20.05.2026, following order was passed by the coordinate Bench of this Court:- “ Present petition has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case a case DDR/cross case No.45 dated 02.03.2026 under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 351(3), 191(3), 190 of BNS (Sections 326(G), 238, 61(2) of BNS added lateron) arising out of FIR JAWALA RAM 2026.07.22 19:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-28539-2026 - 2 - No.53 dated 28.02.2026 under Sections 115(2), 117(2), 191(3) of BNS, registered at Police Station Division B, District Amritsar. It has been contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner has been falsely and frivolously implicated in the present case. He submits that admittedly it is a case of version and cross- version. He submits that the only allegation against the petitioner is that she handed over the weapon, however, no overt act has been attributed to her. He submits that similarly situated co-accused, have already been granted interim anticipatory bail by this Court vide order dated 04.05.2026 passed in CRM-M-24940-2026. He, thus submits that the petitioner deserves to be granted anticipatory bail. Notice of motion. On asking of the Court, Mr. Ekom Pal Sagoo, A.A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State. Adjourned to 20.07.2026. In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to the satisfaction of the Arresting/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Agency/Officer. She shall abide by the following conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023:- (i) That the petitioner shall make herself available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required. (ii) That the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade her from disclosing such facts to the court or to any police officer. (iii) That the petitioner shall not leave India without prior permission of the court.” 3. Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance of the order dated 20.05.2026, passed by the coordinate Bench of this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order. 2 4. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Munish Kumar, confirms the said averment made by counsel for the petitioner of joining the investigation by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 5. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 6. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and JAWALA RAM 2026.07.22 19:21 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CRM-M-28539-2026 - 3 - custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 20.05.2026, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. 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, accordingly. 8. However, present order would be subject to the submission of passport of the petitioner to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if she possesses, within a period of one week from today. Otherwise, she would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that she 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. Pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (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