CRM-M-28887-2026 - 1 - IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 218 CRM-M-28887-2026 Decided on : 29.07.2026 Amandeep Singh . . . Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab . . . Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH PRESENT: ASI Sukhchain Singh. **** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 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 today, i.e., 29.07.2026, and even observing a hunger strike in protest against the implementation of the Legal Aid Counsel (LADC) Policy. 1. Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed here-under:- Name & age of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District Amandeep Singh, aged about 22 years 48 01.04.2026 140(3), 304, 115(2), 190, 191(3) & 351(2) of BNS, 2023 [erstwhile 365, 379- B(1), 323, 148, 149 & 506 of IPC] Nihal Singh Wala Moga 2. In the present case, on 21.05.2026, following order was passed by the Coordinate Bench of this Court:- “ Learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner contends that the petitioner is a young boy aged 22 years and as per the allegations all of them were consuming liquor together and they went JAWALA RAM 2026.07.30 13:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-28887-2026 - 2 - together in a Car. Apparently, on account of some misunderstanding, a minor scuffle took place between them. However, the allegations in the FIR have been exaggerated. He contends that there is no specific attribution against the petitioner of either having caused any injury or having taken away any money as alleged. It is submitted that the petitioner has clean antecedents and he is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required to do so. Notice of motion. Mr. Mohit Kapoor, Senior DAG, Punjab appears and accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and prays for some time to file reply, if so advised. To come up on 29.07.2026, for further consideration. Reply, if any, be filed in the meanwhile with copy in advance to the Counsel opposite. In the meantime, the petitioner is directed to join investigation as and when required by the Investigating Agency. In the event of petitioner joining investigation, he shall be admitted to interim bail by the arresting officer/investigating officer on furnishing of bail bonds by him to the satisfaction of the arresting officer/investigating officer. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as specified under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023.” 3. From the record, and on confirming the fact from ASI Sukhchain Singh, it is describable that in compliance of the order dated 21.05.2026, passed by the Coordinate Bench of this Court, petitioner has joined the investigation on 23.05.2026, and has fully co-operated. Therefore, as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 4. Heard. 5. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 21.05.2026, passed by the Coordinate Bench of this Court is hereby made absolute. However, petitioner 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. 6. Accordingly, petition stands disposed of, accordingly. JAWALA RAM 2026.07.30 13:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-28887-2026 - 3 - 7. However, present order would be subject to the submission of passport of the petitioner to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses, within a period of one week from today. Otherwise, he would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport. It is clarified that in case, aforesaid condition is not complied with, this order would be considered as non est automatically. Pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE July 29, 2026 J.Ram Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No JAWALA RAM 2026.07.30 13:13 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document