CRM-M-33515-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND H ARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (101) CRM-M-33515-2026 Date of Decision:-26.08.2026 SWARAN SINGH … Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present: Mr. Rishu Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Baljinder Singh Sra, Addl. A.G. Punjab. Mr. Harpal Singh Sidhu, Advocate, for the complainant. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J . (Oral) 1. This Petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973), seeking the grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 37 dated 05.02.2026, registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 of IPC (corresponding to Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), and under Section 13 of Punjab Travel Professional (Regulations) Act at Police Station Islamabad, Amritsar, Punjab. 2. This Court, vide order dated 21.07.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of their arrest, he was ordered to be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Investigating/Arresting Officer, subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.08.26 17:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-33515-2026 2 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order of this Court, the petitioner has joined and cooperated with the investigation on 20.08.2026. 4. Learned State counsel states on instructions from SI Heera Singh, that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 21.07.2026 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. (VIRINDER AGGARWAL) 26th August, 2026 JUDGE S. Pathania Whether reasoned / speaking? Yes / No Whether reportable? Yes / No SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.08.26 17:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document