CRM-M-44062-2026 (O&M) 1- 210 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-44062-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 10.09.2026 CHANDER KANTA ...PETITIONER VERSUS SEEMA BHARDWAJ AND ANOTHER ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Ms. Navjot Kaur, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Akash Yadav, AAG, Punjab. *** SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL J. 1. Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in complaint case COMI/42/2021 dated 06.07.2021, under Sections 406, 409 and 420 Indian Penal Code. This is the second application for anticipatory bail. First petition was dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to file a fresh one with better particulars on 06.08.2026. 2. While issuing notice of motion on 10.08.2026, following order was passed:- “……… 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that initially, complainant Seema Bhardwaj made a complaint to the office of District Savings Officer, Rupnagar against the petitioner who was agent of post office, Rupnagar. The complaint was inquired into and was found false and baseless. She further submits that after 5 months, respondents No.2 filed a private complaint under Sections 406, 109 and 420 IPC before learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Rupnagar wherein petitioner was SUMIT SINGLA 2026.09.10 19:08 I agree to specified portions of this document CRM-M-44062-2026 (O&M) -2- summoned to face trial under Section 406 IPC, vide order dated 18.04.2026. The case being a complaint case, custodial interrogation of the petitioner was not required. Petitioner was ready to join the proceedings and face trial, wherein non bailable warrants had been issued. 3. Notice of motion for 10.09.2026. 4. Meanwhile, petitioner is directed to appear before the learned trial Court within 10 days. In the event of the petitioner surrendering before learned trial Court, he shall be released on interim bail, to the satisfaction of learned Chief Judicial Magistrate.” 3. As per report of Registry, notice issued to respondent No.1 has been received back personally served but none has put in appearance on her behalf. 4. In compliance of order dated 10.08.2026, petitioner has put in appearance before learned CJM, Rupnagar and has been released on interim bail on her furnishing requisite bail and surety bonds. The case is now fixed for 26.08.2026. 5. There is no contest to the prayer for anticipatory bail. Petitioner has already joined the proceedings. Considering all relevant facts and circumstances, but without commenting on merits of the case, the petition is allowed and order dated 10.08.2026 is made absolute. 6. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) 10.09.2026 JUDGE Sumit Singla Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No SUMIT SINGLA 2026.09.10 19:08 I agree to specified portions of this document