IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (214) CRM-M-34403-2026 Decided on: 28.07.2026 Uploaded on: 28.07.2026 Harshdeep Kaur ……Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab ……Respondent(s) CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Ms. Arshdeep Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner (s). Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab. ***** Sumeet Goel (Oral): 1. Apprehending her arrest in FIR No.009 dated 11.01.2026 registered for offences punishable under Section 303(2) of BNS 2023 (Sections 316(4) and 61(2) of BNS 2023 added later on), at Police Station Mandi Gobindgarh, District Fatehgarh Sahib, the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. 2. On 03.07.2026, the following order was passed: “Inter alia, contends that the petitioner is a lady aged 30 years with clean antecedents; assuming arguendo, the prosecution version is taken to be correct, the offence is NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.07.28 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh CRM-M-34403-2026 P a g e | 2 stated to have been directly committed by the husband of the petitioner and only the ill-proceeds of the said crime were deposited into the account of the petitioner, who is primarily a home maker & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Put up on 28.7.2026. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 8.7.2026 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.” 3. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has submitted that the petitioner has joined investigation but her custodial interrogation is required for effecting recovery of money in question. 4. Having heard learned counsel for the rival parties and upon perusal of the record; especially keeping in view the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation & cooperated therein and her custodial interrogation being sought for recovery of money in question; this Court is inclined to confirm the order dated 03.07.2026. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order dated 03.07.2026 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is hereby made absolute. 5. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.07.28 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh CRM-M-34403-2026 P a g e | 3 6. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 7. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 8. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) 28.07.2026 JUDGE Naveen Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.07.28 16:55 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh