CRM-M-6217-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 210 CRM-M-6217-2026 Decided on: 30.07.2026 KULWINDER SINGH …...Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: None for the petitioner. Inspector Balbir Kaur, present in the Court. **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. 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 hereunder:- Name of Petitioner (s) FIR No. Date Section(s) Police Station District Kulwinder Singh, aged 32 years 01 09.01.2026 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 [as amended by the P.C. (Amendment Act)] and sections 420, 465, 467, 471 of IPC Vigilance Bureau Patiala 2. On 13.05.2026, following order was passed:- “Learned Senior Counsel submits that the dispute had arisen between the petitioner and his real paternal uncle with regard to some amount which was due and the matter stands settled, for which reference is made to affidavits, Annexure P-2. There is delay of 3 years in lodging the FIR. The petitioner is not involved in any other case; ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will cooperate and hand over LAVISHA 2026.07.30 12:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-6217-2026 2 his mobiles using No.96530-50844, having IMEI No.86349903-1050818, 405867082021282, as IMSI No. No.9872605462, also IMEI No.352089093798310, IMSI No. 404022307923275, to the Investigating Officer. Notice of motion. At the asking of the Court, Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.1-State. Mr. Tarun Sharma, Advocate, puts in appearance on behalf of respondent No.2 and affirms the factum of compromise. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation and hand over the aforesaid mobile(s) on or before 25.05.2026. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as enshrined under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join and cooperate with the Investigating Agency as required by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be deemed to have been vacated. Adjourned to 30.07.2026.” 3. IO, who is present before this Court, submits that in compliance to the order dated 13.05.2026, petitioner has already joined the investigation on 21.05.2026, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. 4. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 5. Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 13.05.2026, passed by this Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed. LAVISHA 2026.07.30 12:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-6217-2026 3 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. 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. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 30.07.2026 Lavisha Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO LAVISHA 2026.07.30 12:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh