IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (213) CRM-M-31066-2026 Decided on: 28.07.2026 Uploaded on: 28.07.2026 Ramandeep Singh ……Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab ……Respondent(s) CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Ms. Gaganpreet Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner (s). Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab. ***** Sumeet Goel (Oral): 1. Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.204 dated 21.12.2025, under Sections 25/54/59 of Arms Act, registered at Police Station Sadar Jalalabad, District Fazilka, 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: “Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.204 dated 21.12.2025, under Sections 25/54/59 of Arms Act, registered at Police Station Sadar Jalalabad, District Fazilka, the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre arrest bail. Learned State counsel has filed status report by way of affidavit of Gursewak Singh, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub-Division Jalalabad, District Fazilka, in Court today. The same be kept on record. Copy thereof has been furnished to learned counsel for the petitioner. NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.07.28 16:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh CRM-M-31066-2026 P a g e | 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that, assuming arguendo, the prosecution version is taken to be correct, the recovery of the illegal fire arms has been effected from co-accused Kranti, who has since been released on bail by the concerned Sessions Court; the inculpatory material against the petitioner is in the shape of disclosure statement, which does not stand in the teeth of judicial scrutiny & 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 and he is not required for custodial interrogation. 4. Keeping in view the factual milieu of the case in hand, especially the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and he is not required for custodial interrogation, the petition is allowed and the order dated 03.07.2026 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is hereby made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. 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 16:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh CRM-M-31066-2026 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 16:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment HIgh Court Chandigarh