(234) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-31047-2026 Date of Decision: 31.07.2026 KARANDEEP SINGH ALIAS GHOSHI ...Petitioner Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present: ASI Major Singh is present in Court. VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J. (Oral) 1. This is the first petition under Section 482 BNSS, 2023 (Section 438 Cr.P.C.) for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No. 49, dated 12.02.2026, under Sections 21(c) and 29 of NDPS Act, 1985, registered at Police Station Gharinda, District Amritsar Rural, Amritsar. 2. This Court, vide order dated 27.05.2026, 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 the conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.) 3. Since the lawyers have made a call for suspension of work today, none has appeared on behalf of either the petitioner or the State. However, the Investigating Officer, ASI Major Singh, is present in Court and, upon being specifically asked, states that the petitioner has duly joined and cooperated with the investigation in compliance with the order dated 27.05.2026. 4. In view thereof, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 27.05.2026 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. 31.07.2026 (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) kv JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No KUMUD VERMA 2026.07.31 14:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh