CRM-M-22291-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr.No.206 CRM-M-22291-2026 Decided on : 27.07.2026 Sukhraj Singh ...... Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ...... Respondent CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL *** Present : Mr. B.D.Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Baljinder Singh Sra, Addl. A.G., Punjab. *** VIRINDER AGGARWAL J. (ORAL) 1. The instant petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 (erstwhile 438 Cr.P.C.) for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.48 dated 21.03.2026, registered under Sections 115(2)/118(1)/118(2)/191(3)/190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Kathunangal, District Amritsar Rural. 2. This Court, vide order dated 23.04.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the SHO/Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of his arrest, he was ordered to be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the SHO/Investigating Officer, subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.07.28 10:54 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh CRM-M-22291-2026 2 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order of this Court, the petitioner has joined and cooperated with the investigation. 5. Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Amanjit Singh, states that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for custodial interrogation. 6. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 23.04.2026 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482 of the BNSS. 27.07.2026 (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) mamta JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.07.28 10:54 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh