CRM-M-28060-2026, CRM-M-32216-2026 and CRM-M-30721-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 212 CRM-M-28060-2026 Jagroop Singh @ Gujjar …...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent 212-2 CRM-M-32216-2026 Akashdeep Singh alias Jhota …...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent 212-3 CRM-M-30721-2026 Ranjit Singh …...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent Decided on: 28.07.2026 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: ASI Satnam Singh is present in Court. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 1. On a call given by the Executive Committee of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, the Members of the Bar have suspended the work from 28.07.2026 (Post Lunch) till 30.07.2026 in protest against the implementation of the Legal Aid Defence Counsel ( LADC), Policy. 2. By way of this common order, all the aforementioned petitions are being disposed of. 3. Prayer in these petitions, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the RASHMI 2026.07.29 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-28060-2026, CRM-M-32216-2026 and CRM-M-30721-2026 2 petitioner(s), who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name & age of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station Jagroop Singh @ Gujjar in CRM-M- 28060-2026 61 08.03.2026 109, 191(3), 190 of BNS, 2023 (corresponding Sections 307, 148, 149 of IPC) and Sections 25, 27 of Arms Act City Tarn Taran, Disrict Tarn Taran Akashdeep Sigh alias Jhota in CRM-M- 32216-2026 Ranjit Singh in CRM-M-30721- 2026 3. On 18.05.2026, following order was passed in CRM-M- 28060-2026. “1. xxx. ”2. As per the case of prosecution, on 07.03.2026 at about 3:00 P.M., while the police party was on patrolling duty in search of anti- social elements, a secret information was received that one group consisting of (i) Jagroop Singh @ Gujjar (petitioner herein), (ii) Samir Singh @ Samir, (iii) Ranjit Singh @ Giani, (iv) Akashdeep Singh @ Hawai, (v) Gurinder Singh, (vi) Akashdeep Singh @ Jhota, (vii) Akashdeep Singh @ Blunder, (viii) Lovepreet Singh @ Love, (ix) Inderjit Singh, (x) Sahil, (xi) Lakhwinder Singh, along with 10–12 other unidentified persons, and another group consisting of (i) Veeru, (ii) Maapi, (iii) Joban, (iv) Prince, along with 10–12 other unidentified persons, were attempting to spread terror in the area. It was further informed that both the groups had assembled and were engaged in a violent clash, during which gunshots were fired at each other, and stones and bricks were also pelted. As a result of the firing, one Sarwan Singh @ Sammo sustained firearm injuries on his waist and arms. Another person, Sikander Singh, also sustained injuries in the incident. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there are no specific allegations against the petitioner of having been armed with any particular weapon or of having caused any injury to any person. It is argued that petitioner has been roped in the present case, merely on the basis of hearsay information provided by a secret informer, on the basis of which FIR has been registered by the police. It is further contended that during investigation, no statement of any resident of the village has been recorded, and therefore, the allegations are false and baseless. It is also submitted that petitioner is ready to join the investigation, provided he is granted protection from arrest. Thus, counsel prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 4. Notice of motion. RASHMI 2026.07.29 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-28060-2026, CRM-M-32216-2026 and CRM-M-30721-2026 3 5. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, learned Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, appears on behalf of the respondentState and produces a copy of the order dated 20.04.2026 passed by this Court in the anticipatory bail petition filed by co- accused Samir Singh @ Samir, and submits that anticipatory bail petition of co-accused Samir Singh @ Samir was been dismissed by this Court, therefore, present petition is also liable for its dismissal. 6. Qua present petitioner Jagroop Singh @ Gujjar, learned State counsel could not point out any specific overt act attributed to him. Whereas, co-accused Samir Singh @ Samir, had allegedly fired shots, resulting to cause injuries to members of the opposite side, therefore, his plea for anticipatory bail was declined by this Court. 7. In view of the apparent distinction in the role attributed to the co-accused and that of the present petitioner, petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when called upon to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 8. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court. 9. List again on 28.07.2026, to enable learned State counsel to file status report in the matter. 4. On 29.05.2026, following was recorded by this Court i CRM-M- 32216-2026 “1. xxx 2. As per the case of prosecution, on 07.03.2026 at about 3:00 P.M., while the police party was on patrolling duty in search of anti- social elements, a secret information was received that one group consisting of (i) Jagroop Singh @ Gujjar, (ii) Samir Singh @ Samir, (iii) Ranjit Singh @ Giani (petitioner herein), (iv) Akashdeep Singh @ Hawai, (v) Gurinder Singh, (vi) Akashdeep Singh @ Jhota, (vii) Akashdeep Singh @ Blunder, (viii) Lovepreet Singh @ Love, (ix) Inderjit Singh, (x) Sahil, (xi) Lakhwinder Singh, along with 10–12 other unidentified persons, and another group consisting of (i) Veeru, (ii) Maapi, (iii) Joban, (iv) Prince, along with 10–12 other unidentified persons, were attempting to spread terror in the area. It was further informed that both the groups had assembled and were engaged in a violent clash, during which gunshots were fired at each other, and stones and bricks were also pelted. As a result of the firing, one Sarwan Singh @ Sammo sustained firearm injuries on his waist and arms. Another person, Sikander Singh, also sustained injuries in the incident. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there are no specific allegations against the petitioner of having been armed with any particular weapon or of having caused any injury to any person. It is argued that petitioner has been roped in the present case, merely on RASHMI 2026.07.29 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-28060-2026, CRM-M-32216-2026 and CRM-M-30721-2026 4 the basis of hearsay information provided by a secret informer, on the basis of which FIR has been registered by the police. It is further contended that during investigation, no statement of any resident of the village has been recorded, and therefore, the allegations are false and baseless. Additionally, it is submitted that co-accused namely Gurpreet Singh and Jagroop Singh @ Gujjar have already been granted the concession of interim anticipatory bail by this Court, vide orders dated 14.05.2026 (passed in CRM-M-27288-2026) and 18.05.2026 (passed in CRM-M-28060-2026), respectively, and same are posted for 28.07.2026 (Annexures P-3 and P-4). It is also submitted that petitioner is ready to join the investigation, provided he is granted protection from arrest. Thus, counsel prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, learned Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, appears on behalf of the respondent-State and seeks some time to file status report in the matter. 6. Adjourned to 28.07.2026. To be heard along with CRM-M-28060-2026. 7. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 8. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court. ” 5. On 27.05.2026, following was recorded by this Court in CRM-M- 30721-2026: “1. xxx. 2. As per the case of prosecution, on 07.03.2026 at about 3:00 P.M., while the police party was on patrolling duty in search of anti-social elements, a secret information was received that one group consisting of (i) Jagroop Singh @ Gujjar, (ii) Samir Singh @ Samir, (iii) Ranjit Singh @ Giani, (iv) Akashdeep Singh @ Hawai, (v) Gurinder Singh, (vi) Akashdeep Singh @ Jhota (petitioner herein), (vii) Akashdeep Singh @ Blunder, (viii) Lovepreet Singh @ Love, (ix) Inderjit Singh, (x) Sahil, (xi) Lakhwinder Singh, along with 10–12 other unidentified persons, and another group consisting of (i) Veeru, (ii) Maapi, (iii) Joban, (iv) Prince, along with 10–12 other unidentified persons, were attempting to spread terror in the area. It was further informed that both the groups had assembled and were engaged in a violent clash, during which gunshots were fired at each other, and stones and bricks were also pelted. As a result of the firing, one Sarwan Singh @ RASHMI 2026.07.29 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-28060-2026, CRM-M-32216-2026 and CRM-M-30721-2026 5 Sammo sustained firearm injuries on his waist and arms. Another person, Sikander Singh, also sustained injuries in the incident. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there are no specific allegations against the petitioner of having been armed with any particular weapon or of having caused any injury to any person. It is argued that petitioner has been roped in the present case, merely on the basis of hearsay information provided by a secret informer, on the basis of which FIR has been registered by the police. It is further contended that during investigation, no statement of any resident of the village has been recorded, and therefore, the allegations are false and baseless. Additionally, it is submitted that co-accused namely Jagroop Singh alias Gujjar, has also been granted the concession of interim anticipatory bail by this Court, vide order dated 18.05.2026 passed in CRM-M-28060-2026 (Annexure P- 4), which is posted for 28.07.2026. It is also submitted that petitioner is ready to join the investigation, provided he is granted protection from arrest. Thus, counsel prays for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case. 4. Notice of motion. 5. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, learned Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, appears on behalf of the respondentState, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter 6. List again on 28.07.2026. To be heard along with CRM-M-28060-2026. 7. Meanwhile, petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 8. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court 6. ASI Satnam Singh who is present in Court submits that in compliance of the orders dated 18.05.2026 passed in CRM-M-28060- 2026, 29.05.2026 passed in CRM-M-32216-2026 and 27.05.2026 passed in CRM-M-30721-2026 by this Court, petitioners have joined the investigation and have extended full cooperation and submits that as of RASHMI 2026.07.29 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-28060-2026, CRM-M-32216-2026 and CRM-M-30721-2026 6 now, custodial interrogation of the petitioners is not required for the purpose of investigation. 7. Since, petitioners have already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail orders dated 18.05.2026 passed in CRM-M-28060-2026, 29.05.2026 passed in CRM- M-32216-2026 and 27.05.2026 passed in CRM-M-30721-2026, by this Court are hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petitions are allowed. However, petitioners shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 8. However, it is clarified that in case the passport or an affidavit regarding non-possession of a passport, if they do not possess one, is not submitted to the Investigating Agency or the Court concerned within a period of one week from today, the present order shall be deemed to be inoperative and the Investigating Officer shall be at liberty to proceed with the arrest of the petitioners. 9. Accordingly, petitions stand disposed of. 10. A photocopy of this order be placed on the files of other connected cases. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 28.07.2026. Rashmi Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO RASHMI 2026.07.29 15:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document