CRM-M- CRM-M- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT 101 (2 cases) 1. CRM Karam Chand State of Haryana and another 2. CRM Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince State of Haryana and another Date of decision: Date of Uploading : 03.09.2026 CORAM: Present: SUMEET GOEL 1. disposed of together, as they emanate from 2026 titled as 2. 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 concession of anticipatory bail in under Sections 120 District Ambala. are father and son -31351-2026 -33165-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 101 (2 cases) CRM-M-31351-2026 Karam Chand V/s State of Haryana and another CRM-M-33165-2026 Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince V/s State of Haryana and another Date of decision: 03.09.2026 Date of Uploading : 03.09.2026 CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Kanwar Abhay Singh, Advocate for the petitioner (in both the petitions). Mr. Gurmeet Singh, AAG Haryana. Mr. Navjit Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2 (in both the petitions). ***** SUMEET GOEL, J. (Oral) By this common order, the aforesaid two petitions are being disposed of together, as they emanate from For brevity, the facts are being taken from titled as Karam Chand vs. State of Haryana and another. The aforesaid present petitions have been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 ession of anticipatory bail in FIR No. 43 dated 22.04.2026 registered under Sections 120-B, 406, 420 and 506 of District Ambala. The petitioners (in the aforesaid two connected petition) are father and son, respectively. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ....Petitioner ....Respondents ....Petitioner ....Respondents HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Kanwar Abhay Singh, Advocate for the petitioner urmeet Singh, AAG Haryana. Mr. Navjit Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2 By this common order, the aforesaid two petitions are being disposed of together, as they emanate from the same FIR. For brevity, the facts are being taken from CRM-M-31351 Karam Chand vs. State of Haryana and another. present petitions have been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking the FIR No. 43 dated 22.04.2026 registered B, 406, 420 and 506 of IPC at Police Station Naggal, (in the aforesaid two connected petition) By this common order, the aforesaid two petitions are being 31351- present petitions have been filed under Section seeking the FIR No. 43 dated 22.04.2026 registered at Police Station Naggal, (in the aforesaid two connected petition) AJAY KUMAR 2026.09.05 12:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- CRM-M- 3. the complainant resident of village Panjola, District Ambala, Chand and his son Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince the pretext that Verse’ and the customers. Believing their representation, the complainant allegedly handed over approximately during September 2023. Apart from the cash amount, transferred on 05.09.2023 and another complainant the petitioner(s) (herein) had grabbed total amount of from the complainant doubled. The complainant the amount was consequences registered and investigation ensued. 4. iterated that the question. civil in nature which has been given a criminal colour. It has been further contended that the agent, representative or employee to exert pressure petitioner ha -31351-2026 -33165-2026 The gravamen of the allegations relates to an incident whereby complainant namely Rameshwar Singh, resident of village Panjola, District Ambala, Chand and his son Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince the pretext that they were associated with a company known as and the said company would double the money invested by its customers. Believing their representation, the complainant allegedly handed over approximately ₹3 lakh in cash to the petitioner during September 2023. Apart from the cash amount, transferred on 05.09.2023 and another complainant to the bank account of petitioner Karam Chand. the petitioner(s) (herein) had grabbed total amount of from the complainant on their representation that his investment would be The complainant has further alleged that despite repeated demands, the amount was not returned to him & he was consequences. On these set of allegations, the FIR in question came to be registered and investigation ensued. Learned counsel appearing for petitioner iterated that the petitioner has been falsely implicated . Learned counsel has further iterated that civil in nature which has been given a criminal colour. It has been further contended that the petitioner himself was merely an investor and agent, representative or employee and the present FIR has been lodged only to exert pressure on the petitioner. It has been further contended petitioner has received returns from the platform and, because of his own 2 The gravamen of the allegations relates to an incident whereby Rameshwar Singh, who is an agriculturist and resident of village Panjola, District Ambala, has been duped by Karam Chand and his son Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince (petitioner(s) herein) they were associated with a company known as ‘The Soil company would double the money invested by its customers. Believing their representation, the complainant allegedly handed lakh in cash to the petitioner(s) in small amounts during September 2023. Apart from the cash amount, ₹2 lakh was transferred on 05.09.2023 and another ₹1 lakh on 11.09.2023 by the to the bank account of petitioner Karam Chand. In this manner, the petitioner(s) (herein) had grabbed total amount of approximately ₹6 lakh representation that his investment would be further alleged that despite repeated demands, he was, in fact, threatened of dire On these set of allegations, the FIR in question came to be Learned counsel appearing for petitioner - Karam Chand has falsely implicated into the FIR in Learned counsel has further iterated that the dispute is essential civil in nature which has been given a criminal colour. It has been further petitioner himself was merely an investor and not its and the present FIR has been lodged only has been further contended that the received returns from the platform and, because of his own The gravamen of the allegations relates to an incident whereby an agriculturist and Karam on The Soil company would double the money invested by its customers. Believing their representation, the complainant allegedly handed in small amounts 2 lakh was by the In this manner, 6 lakh representation that his investment would be further alleged that despite repeated demands, of dire On these set of allegations, the FIR in question came to be has into the FIR in is essentially civil in nature which has been given a criminal colour. It has been further not its and the present FIR has been lodged only that the received returns from the platform and, because of his own AJAY KUMAR 2026.09.05 12:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- CRM-M- experience, some perso According to learned counsel, the complainant ha has subsequently reinvested in the platform dishonest intention from the inception and no offence criminal breach of trust is made out It has been further contended that the alleged offence pertains to the year 2023 whereas the FIR has been registered after a delay of about 03 years which casts has further submitted that warranted furnish any security or bank guarante amount in dispute. absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution evidence, submissions, the grant of anticipatory bail is entreated for. 4.1. learned counsel has adopted the submissions made on behalf of petitioner Karam Chand and submits that the allegations agai substantially based upon the same transactions. Learned counsel has iterated that received any part of the money was transferred went counsel, the allegations are unsubstantiated and based upon disputed questions of fact which can only be adjudicated during has been further -31351-2026 -33165-2026 experience, some persons from his social circle also invested in it. According to learned counsel, the complainant ha subsequently reinvested in the platform dishonest intention from the inception and no offence criminal breach of trust is made out in the factual It has been further contended that the alleged offence pertains to the year 2023 whereas the FIR has been registered after a delay of about 03 years which casts serious doubt on the veracity of the allegations. has further submitted that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not warranted as the petitioner, in order to show his furnish any security or bank guarantee or any fixed deposit equivalent to the amount in dispute. Moreover, there is no likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution in case, he is enlarged on pre submissions, the grant of anticipatory bail is entreated for. In respect of petitioner –– learned counsel has adopted the submissions made on behalf of petitioner Karam Chand and submits that the allegations agai substantially based upon the same transactions. Learned counsel has iterated that there has been no material to show that received any part of the money of the complainant was transferred went into the account of his father. , the allegations are unsubstantiated and based upon disputed questions of fact which can only be adjudicated during has been further submitted that no incriminating recov 3 ns from his social circle also invested in it. According to learned counsel, the complainant has also received returns and subsequently reinvested in the platform and, therefore, there has been dishonest intention from the inception and no offence of cheating or in the factual milieu of the case in hand It has been further contended that the alleged offence pertains to the year 2023 whereas the FIR has been registered after a delay of about 03 years serious doubt on the veracity of the allegations. Learned counsel custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not the petitioner, in order to show his bona fide, is ready to e or any fixed deposit equivalent to the Moreover, there is no likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution enlarged on pre-arrest bail. On strength of these submissions, the grant of anticipatory bail is entreated for. –– Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince learned counsel has adopted the submissions made on behalf of petitioner Karam Chand and submits that the allegations against the petitioner are substantially based upon the same transactions. Learned counsel has no material to show that the petitioner has of the complainant and the amount which into the account of his father. According to learned , the allegations are unsubstantiated and based upon disputed questions of fact which can only be adjudicated during the course of trial. It submitted that no incriminating recovery is to be effected ns from his social circle also invested in it. also received returns and has been no of cheating or of the case in hand. It has been further contended that the alleged offence pertains to the year 2023 whereas the FIR has been registered after a delay of about 03 years Learned counsel custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not , is ready to e or any fixed deposit equivalent to the Moreover, there is no likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution ese Prince, learned counsel has adopted the submissions made on behalf of petitioner - nst the petitioner are substantially based upon the same transactions. Learned counsel has has and the amount which learned , the allegations are unsubstantiated and based upon disputed trial. It ery is to be effected AJAY KUMAR 2026.09.05 12:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- CRM-M- from the petitioner and the entire case is which are petitioner has already appeared before the investigating agency and there is no justification for his custodial interrogation. the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution evidence, the grant of anticipatory bail is entreated for. 5. petitions dispute but an alleged financial fraud involving more than one victim. According to learned state counsel, t statements of Nirmal Singh and Balkar Singh, both of whom have independently attributed an active role to the petitioners in canvassing investments in its agents and by promising that the invested amou Learned State counsel has emphasized that the material stage and several aspects, including the complete money trail, the extent of the alleged fraud investigated. the material collected, it is prayed that 5.1. submission in tandem with the contentions raised by lea and has prayed for the dismissal of both the petition(s) in hand. 6. gone through the available record of the case. -31351-2026 -33165-2026 from the petitioner and the entire case is which are already in possession of the investigating agency petitioner has already appeared before the investigating agency and there is tification for his custodial interrogation. the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution evidence, the grant of anticipatory bail is entreated for. In oppugnation, learned State counsel has opposed both on the ground that matter is not a simple private or commercial dispute but an alleged financial fraud involving more than one victim. According to learned state counsel, the investigation has brought on record ements of Nirmal Singh and Balkar Singh, both of whom have independently attributed an active role to the petitioners in canvassing investments in the company ‘The Soil Verse its agents and by promising that the invested amou Learned State counsel has emphasized that the material stage and several aspects, including the complete money trail, the extent of the alleged fraud & the role of other persons investigated. In view of the seriousness of the allegations the material collected, it is prayed that both Learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2 has raised submission in tandem with the contentions raised by lea and has prayed for the dismissal of both the petition(s) in hand. I have heard the learned counsel for the rival parties and have gone through the available record of the case. 4 from the petitioner and the entire case is based upon documentary evidence already in possession of the investigating agency. Moreover, petitioner has already appeared before the investigating agency and there is tification for his custodial interrogation. Since there is no likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the prosecution evidence, the grant of anticipatory bail is entreated for. State counsel has opposed both matter is not a simple private or commercial dispute but an alleged financial fraud involving more than one victim. he investigation has brought on record ements of Nirmal Singh and Balkar Singh, both of whom have independently attributed an active role to the petitioners in canvassing The Soil Verse’ by representing themselves as its agents and by promising that the invested amount would be doubled. Learned State counsel has emphasized that the investigation is still at a material stage and several aspects, including the complete money trail, the the role of other persons, remain to be n view of the seriousness of the allegations and the nature of both the petitions be dismissed. Learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2 has raised submission in tandem with the contentions raised by learned State counsel and has prayed for the dismissal of both the petition(s) in hand. I have heard the learned counsel for the rival parties and have gone through the available record of the case. upon documentary evidence the petitioner has already appeared before the investigating agency and there is there is no likelihood of the petitioner absconding from the process of justice or tampering with the State counsel has opposed both matter is not a simple private or commercial dispute but an alleged financial fraud involving more than one victim. he investigation has brought on record ements of Nirmal Singh and Balkar Singh, both of whom have independently attributed an active role to the petitioners in canvassing by representing themselves as nt would be doubled. investigation is still at a material stage and several aspects, including the complete money trail, the remain to be the nature of Learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2 has raised rned State counsel I have heard the learned counsel for the rival parties and have AJAY KUMAR 2026.09.05 12:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- CRM-M- 7. material placed on record grave and specific petitioner(s) to invest representing themselv amount would be doubled from him. the transfer of Rs.2 lakh and Rs.1 lakh into the account Karam Chand. investigation, it transpires that their money with the allegations of a similar nature. purely civil in nature does not, at this stage, persuade this Court to grant the concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner(s) particularly when facie offence and the allegations disclose commission of cognizable offences. The material collected during investigation, particularly the bank transfers being made directly into the account of petitioner brushed aside at this stage. Furthermore, the statement of the petitioner Karam Chand report, contains material admissions regarding his association with company ‘ advertising the company, the conversation with the complainant and receipt of the amounts in his account -31351-2026 -33165-2026 As per the case put forth in the FIR in question material placed on record, the allegations against grave and specific. In the instant case, the petitioner(s) to invest some amount in the company ‘The Soil Verse’ representing themselves as its agents and by promising that the invested amount would be doubled and thereafter obtained approximately from him. During the course of investigation the transfer of Rs.2 lakh and Rs.1 lakh into the account Karam Chand. As per the material collected during the course of investigation, it transpires that two other witnesses money on the allurement of the petitioner(s), allegations of a similar nature. purely civil in nature does not, at this stage, persuade this Court to grant the concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner(s) particularly when offence(s) of cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy are made out and the allegations disclose commission of cognizable offences. The material collected during investigation, particularly the bank transfers being made directly into the account of petitioner brushed aside at this stage. Furthermore, the statement of the petitioner Karam Chand recorded during investigation, as reproduced in the status report, contains material admissions regarding his association with company ‘The Soil Verse’, the involvement of his son Priyanshu in advertising the company, the conversation with the complainant and receipt of the amounts in his account, which cannot be ignored at this stage. 5 As per the case put forth in the FIR in question as also the , the allegations against both the petitioners case, the complainant was allured by the amount in the company ‘The Soil Verse’ es as its agents and by promising that the invested thereafter obtained approximately ₹6.00 lacs During the course of investigation, the bank records corroborate the transfer of Rs.2 lakh and Rs.1 lakh into the account of the petitioner As per the material collected during the course of two other witnesses, who had also invested on the allurement of the petitioner(s), have also come forward allegations of a similar nature. The contention that the matter is purely civil in nature does not, at this stage, persuade this Court to grant the concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner(s) particularly when prima orgery and criminal conspiracy are made out and the allegations disclose commission of cognizable offences. The material collected during investigation, particularly the bank transfers being made directly into the account of petitioner – Karam Chand, cannot be brushed aside at this stage. Furthermore, the statement of the petitioner recorded during investigation, as reproduced in the status report, contains material admissions regarding his association with nvolvement of his son Priyanshu in advertising the company, the conversation with the complainant and receipt which cannot be ignored at this stage. s also the are complainant was allured by the amount in the company ‘The Soil Verse’ by es as its agents and by promising that the invested .00 lacs , the bank records corroborate the petitioner - As per the material collected during the course of , who had also invested come forward The contention that the matter is purely civil in nature does not, at this stage, persuade this Court to grant the prima orgery and criminal conspiracy are made out and the allegations disclose commission of cognizable offences. The material collected during investigation, particularly the bank transfers being ot be brushed aside at this stage. Furthermore, the statement of the petitioner – recorded during investigation, as reproduced in the status the nvolvement of his son Priyanshu in advertising the company, the conversation with the complainant and receipt AJAY KUMAR 2026.09.05 12:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- CRM-M- 8. Chand ha dated 27.05.2026 ₹6.00 lacs in favour of complainant. Priyanshu Sharma alias Princ action be taken against him However, such interim protection right in favour of either petitioner for confirmation of the protection is ordinarily granted to safeguard the liberty of an accused until the Court is able to consider the matter after obtaining the response of the investigating agency and examining the subsequent developments in investigation. The final has to be taken on the basis of the material available before the Court at the time of final record before protection granted to progressed Though the petitioner recovery of the cheated amount is still pending and the investigation into the full network of alleged fraud/investment scheme, including the identity and role of the other co The prosecution h inducement involving other persons. -31351-2026 -33165-2026 It would be apt to mention herein that the had been granted the concession of dated 27.05.2026 by this Court and he was directed to 6.00 lacs in favour of complainant. Similarly Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince, this Court had directed that no be taken against him during the pendency of the proceedings. However, such interim protection does not vest or create any right in favour of either petitioner for confirmation of the protection is ordinarily granted to safeguard the liberty of an accused until the Court is able to consider the matter after obtaining the response of the investigating agency and examining the subsequent developments in investigation. The final decision on the prayer for has to be taken on the basis of the material available before the Court at the time of final adjudication. In the present case, the material before this Court is of considerable significance. After the interim protection granted to petitioner –– Karam Chand, the investigation has progressed and statements of other alleged victims have been recorded. Though the petitioner – Karam Chand has joined recovery of the cheated amount is still pending and the investigation into the full network of alleged fraud/investment scheme, including the identity and role of the other co-accused of “The Soil Verse” company is still going on. The prosecution has also brought on record allegations of similar inducement involving other persons. 6 apt to mention herein that the petitioner –– Karam the concession of interim protection vide order he was directed to bring a demand draft imilarly, in the case of petitioner this Court had directed that no coercive during the pendency of the proceedings. does not vest or create any indefeasible right in favour of either petitioner for confirmation of the said order. Interim protection is ordinarily granted to safeguard the liberty of an accused until the Court is able to consider the matter after obtaining the response of the investigating agency and examining the subsequent developments in decision on the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail has to be taken on the basis of the material available before the Court at the In the present case, the material which has now been placed of considerable significance. After the interim Karam Chand, the investigation has tatements of other alleged victims have been recorded. has joined the investigation but the recovery of the cheated amount is still pending and the investigation into the full network of alleged fraud/investment scheme, including the identity and accused of “The Soil Verse” company is still going on. brought on record allegations of similar Karam interim protection vide order bring a demand draft , in the case of petitioner –– coercive during the pendency of the proceedings. indefeasible . Interim protection is ordinarily granted to safeguard the liberty of an accused until the Court is able to consider the matter after obtaining the response of the investigating agency and examining the subsequent developments in anticipatory bail has to be taken on the basis of the material available before the Court at the placed on of considerable significance. After the interim Karam Chand, the investigation has tatements of other alleged victims have been recorded. but the recovery of the cheated amount is still pending and the investigation into the full network of alleged fraud/investment scheme, including the identity and accused of “The Soil Verse” company is still going on. brought on record allegations of similar AJAY KUMAR 2026.09.05 12:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- CRM-M- concerned, the material granting him the the FIR itself and the complainant attributes to him promising Nirmal Singh and Balkar Singh participation of Karam Chand in promoting 9. stage, from which it can be deciphered falsely implicated into the present while considering a plea for equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting socie interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free investigation as also the deeper and wide on the society. At this stage prima facie which has come on record and preliminary investigation, appear to establish a reasonable basis for the accusations. Thus, it is not appro anticipatory bail to the petitioner impediment in effective investigation. In SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) 1039 (SCC p. 189, para 6) -31351-2026 -33165-2026 As regard petitioner Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince is concerned, the material which is available granting him the concession of anticipatory bail. His name the FIR itself and the complainant attributes to him promising doubling of the investment. The statements of Nirmal Singh and Balkar Singh have participation of the petitioner Priyanshu Sharma alias Karam Chand in promoting ‘The Soil Verse Moreover, no cause nay plausible cause has been shown, at this stage, from which it can be deciphered falsely implicated into the present FIR. It is befitting to mention here that while considering a plea for grant of anticipatory bail, the Court has to equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting socie interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free investigation as also the deeper and wide on the society. At this stage, there is no material on record to hold that prima facie case is not made out against the petitioner which has come on record and preliminary investigation, appear to establish a reasonable basis for the accusations. Thus, it is not appro anticipatory bail to the petitioner(s), as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective investigation. In SCC 187 : 1997 SCC (Cri) 1039, the Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under : (SCC p. 189, para 6) “6. We find force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is qualitatively more elicitation-oriented than questioning a suspect who is 7 petitioner Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince is available on record also does not justify tory bail. His name also figures the FIR itself and the complainant attributes to him the allegation regarding doubling of the investment. The statements of other victims i.e. have also specifically referred to th the petitioner Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince along with The Soil Verse’ and inducing persons to invest. plausible cause has been shown, at this stage, from which it can be deciphered that the petitioner(s) have been FIR. It is befitting to mention here that grant of anticipatory bail, the Court has to equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting socie interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free investigation as also the deeper and wider impact of such alleged iniquities , there is no material on record to hold that case is not made out against the petitioner(s). The material which has come on record and preliminary investigation, appear to establish a reasonable basis for the accusations. Thus, it is not appropriate to grant , as it would necessarily cause impediment in effective investigation. In State v. Anil Sharma, (1997) 7 , the Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under : . We find force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is oriented than questioning a suspect who is petitioner Priyanshu Sharma alias Prince is also does not justify also figures in regarding other victims i.e. to the Prince along with and inducing persons to invest. plausible cause has been shown, at this been FIR. It is befitting to mention here that grant of anticipatory bail, the Court has to equilibrate between safeguarding individual rights and protecting societal interests. The Court ought to reckon with the magnitude and nature of the offence; the role attributed to the accused; the need for fair and free impact of such alleged iniquities , there is no material on record to hold that . The material which has come on record and preliminary investigation, appear to establish priate to grant , as it would necessarily cause State v. Anil Sharma, (1997) 7 , the Hon'ble Supreme Court held as under : . We find force in the submission of CBI that custodial interrogation is oriented than questioning a suspect who is AJAY KUMAR 2026.09.05 12:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M- CRM-M- 10. offence and the requirement of the custodial interrogation thorough investigation, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petitioner milieu of the case in hand. 11. (i) dismissed. (ii) of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. (iii) September 03, Ajay -31351-2026 -33165-2026 well-ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this, effective interrog tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also materials which would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well protected and insulated by a pre interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible police officers would conduct themselves in task of disintering offences would not conduct themselves as offenders. In view of the gravity of the allegations, offence and the requirement of the custodial interrogation thorough investigation, this Court is of the considered opinion that the petitioner(s) do not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual of the case in hand. In view of the prevenient ratiocination, it is ordained thus: Both the petition(s) are devoid of merits and dismissed. Nothing said hereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. ptember 03, 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: 8 ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In a case like this, effective interrogation of a suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also materials which would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well ted by a pre-arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught with the danger of the person being subjected to third-degree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible police officers would conduct themselves in task of disintering offences ves as offenders.” In view of the gravity of the allegations, the nature of the offence and the requirement of the custodial interrogation for a fair and thorough investigation, this Court is of the considered opinion that the do not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual In view of the prevenient ratiocination, it is ordained thus: devoid of merits and are hereby ereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression of opinion upon merits of the case/investigation. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No ensconced with a favourable order under Section 438 of the Code. In ation of a suspected person is of tremendous advantage in disinterring many useful informations and also materials which would have been concealed. Success in such interrogation would elude if the suspected person knows that he is well arrest bail order during the time he is interrogated. Very often interrogation in such a condition would reduce to a mere ritual. The argument that the custodial interrogation is fraught egree methods need not be countenanced, for, such an argument can be advanced by all accused in all criminal cases. The Court has to presume that responsible police officers would conduct themselves in task of disintering offences the nature of the for a fair and thorough investigation, this Court is of the considered opinion that the do not deserve the concession of anticipatory bail in the factual hereby ereinabove shall be deemed to be an expression AJAY KUMAR 2026.09.05 12:41 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document