IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (208) CRM-M-26801-2026 (O&M) Decided on: 03.09.2026 Uploaded on: 03.09.2026 Jagmohan Singh ……Petitioner(s) Versus State of Punjab ……Respondent(s) CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Vikas Bishnoi, Advocate for the petitioner (s). Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab. ***** Sumeet Goel (Oral): 1. Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.41 dated 03.04.2026, registered for offences punishable under Sections 309(4), 346, 3(5) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Samalsar, District Moga; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. 2. On 28.07.2026, the following order was passed: “Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.41 dated 03.04.2026, registered for offences punishable under Sections 309(4), 346, 3(5) of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Samalsar, District Moga; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre- arrest bail. Learned State counsel has filed reply by way of an affidavit dated 20.07.2026, in the Court today, which is taken on record. A copy thereof has been furnished to learned counsel for the petitioner. NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.09.03 17:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticityi of this order/judgment. High Court Chandigarh. CRM-M-26801-2026 (O&M) P a g e | 2 Inter alia contends that the petitioner is on better footing than co accused, namely, Harwinder Singh, who has been afforded concession of anticipatory bail by the concerned Sessions Court, & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Put up on 20.08.2026. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 01.08.2026 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/ surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.” 3. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has submitted that the petitioner has joined investigation and he is not required for custodial interrogation. 4. Keeping in view the factual milieu of the case in hand, especially the factum of the petitioner having joined the investigation and he is not required for custodial interrogation, the petition is allowed and the order dated 28.07.2026 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is hereby made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. 5. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence. NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.09.03 17:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticityi of this order/judgment. High Court Chandigarh. CRM-M-26801-2026 (O&M) P a g e | 3 6. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS or upon showing any other sufficient cause. 7. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. 8. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. (SUMEET GOEL) 03.09.2026 JUDGE Naveen Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No NAVEEN NAGPAL 2026.09.03 17:02 I attest to the accuracy and authenticityi of this order/judgment. High Court Chandigarh.