CRM-M-27868-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 102+202 CRM-M-27868-2026 (O&M) Date of decision:26.08.2026 Sonu Kamboj @ Sonu Kumar ... Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab ... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Karanjeet Singh Brar, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab. None for the complainant. ... Manisha Batra, J. (Oral). CRM-34721-2026: 1. Prayer in this application is made for addition of offence under Sections 109 of the BNS in the head note as well as prayer clause of the petition. 2. In view of the averments made in the application, the same is allowed and aforementioned offence is ordered to be added in the head note as well as prayer clause of the petition. 3. Amended petition is ordered to be taken on record. Main case: 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking benefit of anticipatory bail in case arising out of FIR No.22, dated HARJEET KAUR 2026.08.27 10:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-27868-2026 (O&M) -2- 14.02.2026, registered under Sections 118(1), 115(2) and 3(5) of the BNS (offence under Section 109 of the BNS was added lateron), at Police Station Sadar Jalalabad, District Fazilka. 2. The aforementioned FIR was registered on the basis of statement recorded by complainant – Harjinder Singh, alleging that on 07.02.2026, he was going towards his house on his motorbike when the petitioner and co-accused intercepted him and opened an assault upon him after making him alight from his motorbike. Accused Sandeep Kumar struck blows with a kirch in his abdomen whereas the petitioner struck blows with scissors, thereby injuring the palm of his left hand. He had fallen on the ground and by taking a bag containing an amount of Rs.1.67 lakhs, ATM card, gold ear pins and two cell phones, the assailants had fled from the spot. He was taken to the hospital by his brother for his treatment. 3. After registration of the FIR, investigation proceedings were initiated and are underway. Apprehending his arrest, he filed an application for grant of anticipatory bail, which had been dismissed by the Court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Fazilka vide order dated 17.04.2026. 4. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case on account of pervious enmity. The allegations of snatching money have been found to be false. The injury that has been attributed to him has been opined to be simple in nature. There is delay of 07 days in lodging of the FIR, which has not been satisfactorily explained. He is ready to join the investigation. His custodial interrogation is not required. No recovery is to be effected from him. It is, therefore, argued that the petition deserves to be allowed. HARJEET KAUR 2026.08.27 10:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-27868-2026 (O&M) -3- 5. Per contra, learned State counsel has argued that taking into consideration the gravity of the allegations as levelled against the petitioner, he does not deserve to be extended the benefit of bail. 6. This Court has heard the rival submissions made by learned counsel for the parties. 7. The petitioner along with the co-accused is alleged to have assaulted the complainant. The injury, which has been attributed to him on the person of injured Harjinder Singh has been opined to be simple in nature. Taking into consideration the part attributed to the petitioner, this Court is of the opinion that pre-trial incarceration of the petitioner is not required and a case is made out for grant of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail subject to the condition that the petitioner shall surrender before the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer within a period of 15 days from today and shall join the investigation. He shall also join investigation as and when required subsequently. In the event of his arrest, the Investigating/Arresting Officer shall release the petitioner on interim bail on furnishing personal/surety bonds to his/her satisfaction. The petitioner shall also abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of BNS. 8. It is, however, clarified that nothing stated above shall have any bearing on merits of the case. 9. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stands disposed of. (MANISHA BATRA) 26.08.2026 JUDGE harjeet Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No HARJEET KAUR 2026.08.27 10:42 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document