CRM-M-31234-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 313 CRM-M-31234-2026 Date of decision: 28th July, 2026 Arshdeep Singh ...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Rakesh Kumar Kachura, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Durgesh Garg, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. *** MANISHA BATRA, J (ORAL):- Through the instant petition under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 34 dated 15.02.2026 registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 117(2), 190 and 191(3) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNS’) at Police Station Sadar Sri Muktsar Sahib, District Sri Muktsar Sahib. 2. Vide order dated 27.05.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail and was directed to join investigation. 3. Learned State counsel, on instructions states that the petitioner has joined the investigation on 02.06.2026 and he is not required for custodial interrogation. PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.28 17:39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-31234-2026 -2- 4. In view of the fact that the petitioner has already joined the investigation and the given nature of allegations, his pre-trial incarceration is not required. As such, without commenting on merits of case, it is observed that a case for release of petitioner on bail is made out. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order 27.05.2026 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. 5. Since the main petition has been disposed of, pending application, if any, is rendered infructuous. [MANISHA BATRA] JUDGE 28th July, 2026 Parveen Sharma 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes / No 2. Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.28 17:39 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document