CRM-M-48403-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 204 CRM-M-48403-2026 Date of Decision : 11.09.2026 NAVDEEP KUMAR …. PETITIONER V/S STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER …. RESPONDENTS CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI Present : Mr.Vivek Singla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Rituraj Singh, AAG, Punjab. Mr. Gurpreet S.Brar, Advocate for respondent No.2. **** RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI, J. (Oral) 1. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner duped the complainant of Rs.16.50 lakhs on the assurance of sending his son abroad. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner has inter alia argued that after filing of the petition, the matter in question has been amicably settled between the petitioner and the respondent No.2; that in consequence to the said settlement, the petitioner has returned Rs.10.50 lakhs to the respondent No.2; and that the complainant, therefore, has no objection if the petitioner is granted anticipatory bail. 3. Learned State counsel has filed response to the petition. Although, he disputes the alleged compromise arrived at between the ANJU GOEL 2026.09.11 18:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-48403-2026 -2- petitioner and the respondent No.2, yet, Mr. Gurpreet S.Brar, Advocate appearing for the respondent No.2 makes a statement at Bar that he has been instructed by the said respondent to state before this Court that the said respondent has received Rs.10.50 lakhs from the petitioner and has no objection if the petitioner is granted concession of anticipatory bail. 4. In view of the above-stated facts and for no objection set forth on behalf of the respondent No.2, the present petition is allowed. In turn, the petitioner is directed to join investigation of the FIR in question within 30 days from today. If he does so and is arrested in the FIR in question, he shall be released on bail to the satisfaction of the concerned Investigating Officer. He on such bail, however, shall comply with the terms and conditions contained in Section 480(3) and 480(2) BNSS, 2023 whichever is applicable. 5. Petition is disposed of. 6. Interim application(s), if any, is/are also disposed of. (RAMESH CHANDER DIMRI) JUDGE 11.09.2026 anju Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No ANJU GOEL 2026.09.11 18:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document