CRM-M-46458-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 104 AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-46458-2026 Date of decision:02.09.2026 RAM SINGH ...PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ...RESPONDENT CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Mr. P.S.Dhaliwal, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. P.S.Pandher, AAG, Punjab, **** H.S.GREWAL,J. (ORAL) 1. This petition for anticipatory bail is the first petition filed by the petitioner under Section 482 of ‘the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023’. It has been filed with regard to a case arising out of FIR No. 78 dated 22.07.2026, Police Station Sadar Budhlada, District Mansa, Punjab, for the commission of offence punishable under Section(s) 115(2), 118(1) & 3(5) [Section(s) 118(2) was added later on] of ‘the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023’, hereinafter being referred to as ‘BNS’. 2. The Coordinate Bench of this Court, vide order dated 20.08.2026, 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 RENU RAWAT 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 2026.09.03 09.57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-46458-2026 2 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 20.08.2026, passed by the Co-ordinate Bench of this Court, the petitioner has joined and cooperated with the investigation. 4. Learned State counsel states that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for further custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 20.08.2026 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. 6. 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/petitioners from the Court which had granted the bail in view of the judgment passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Sumit Vs State of U.P. and Another, Criminal Appeal No. 830 of 2026, decided on 09.02.2026. 7. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 02.09.2026 (H.S.GREWAL) renu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.09.03 09.57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh