CRM-M-12907-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr.No.204 CRM-M-12907-2026 Decided on : 27.07.2026 Darshan Singh ...... Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ...... Respondent CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL *** Present : Mr. A.S.Dhaliwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Baljinder Singh Sra, Addl. A.G., Punjab. Mr. Gaurav Vir Singh Behal and Mr. Sagar Bansal, Advocate for the complainant. *** 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.162 dated 03.11.2025, registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 351(2)(3), 191(3) and 190 of BNS, 2023, at Police Station Sadar Ahmedgarh, District Malerkotla. 2. This Court, vide order dated 21.04.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the 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 arresting Officer/Investigating Officer, subject to the MAMTA MALHOTRA 2026.07.28 15:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh CRM-M-12907-2026 2 conditions envisaged under Section 482 of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 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 Bhinder 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 21.04.2026 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 15:05 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Chandigarh