CRM-M-49941-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 143 CRM-M-49941-2026 Decided on: 03.09.2026 Bikram @ Chini …...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Puneet Sharma, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG Punjab **** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (ORAL) 1. Instant petition has been filed under Section 528 read with Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 (BNSS) (Corresponding to Sections 482 and 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973) for quashing and setting aside the impugned order dated 21.08.2026 (Annexure P-3), passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge-I, Sri Muktsar Sahib, whereby the anticipatory bail application of the petitioner was dismissed and the interim bail granted vide order dated 13.08.2026 (Annexure P-2) was arbitrarily vacated solely on the premise of non-recovery of the alleged weapon of offence and for consequently granting the concession of anticipatory bail to the petitioner arising out of a case registered vide F.I.R. No. 0181 dated 23.06.2026 registered under Sections 194, 191(3), 190, 112, and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (Corresponding to Sections 159, 148, 149, and 506 of IPC), along with Section 25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station City Sri Muktsar Sahib, District Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab (Annexure P-1). REENA 2026.09.07 19:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-49941-2026 2 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that in compliance to the order dated 13.08.2026 passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge-I, Sri Muktsar Sahib, in the anticipatory bail application, the petitioner had joined investigation but it was dismissed only on the ground that the weapon demanded by the Investigating Officer was not got recovered. He further submits that there is no law to create compulsion for getting the weapon recovered forcibly as per wish of the Investigating Officer, without opening any enquiry on the said issue or affording of any other chance. Further submits that in the FIR there was no allegation against the petitioner except of mentioning of his name. 3. Notice of motion. 4. On asking of the Court, learned State counsel, who is present in the Court, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State. 5. Without going into the facts and circumstances in detail, petitioner is directed to surrender before the concerned Court on or before 21.09.2026, and on his appearance, he shall be released on bail, subject to his furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court/ Chief Judicial Magistrate/ Illaqa Magistrate/ Duty Magistrate concerned, if not required in any other case. 6. Petition stands disposed of. (SANJAY VASHISTH) 03.09.2026 JUDGE reena Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO REENA 2026.09.07 19:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document