205-1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-33536 of 2026 Date of decision: 31.07.2026 Suresh Malik …Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and Another …Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present :- ASI Dilbagh Singh in person. ***** H.S.GREWAL, J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 438 Cr.P.C.) seeking grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.04 dated 12.02.2026, registered under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 3(5) of BNS, 2023 {Corresponding Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, 34 IPC} and Section 13 of the Punjab Travel Professionals (Regulation) Act, 2014 at Police Station PS NRI, District SAS Nagar, Mohali. 2. This Court, vide order dated 11.06.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the SHO/Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of his arrest, he was ordered to be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the SHO/Investigating Officer, subject to SEEMA SHARMA 2026.07.31 14:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CRM-M-33536 of 2026 -2- the conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 3. ASI Dilbagh Singh, who is present in Court, submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for further custodial interrogation. 4. In view of the above, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 11.06.2026 is made absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. 5. However, it is clarified that the investigating authority on addition of an offence or offences may not proceed to arrest the accused/petitioner, but for arresting the accused/petitioner on such addition of offence or offences, it needs to obtain an order to arrest the accused/petitioner from the Court which had granted the bail in view of the judgment passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sumit versus State of U.P. and Another, Criminal Appeal No. 830 of 2026, decided on 09.02.2026. (H.S.GREWAL) 31.07.2026 JUDGE seema Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No SEEMA SHARMA 2026.07.31 14:56 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment