CRM-M-41383-2026 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 207 AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-41383-2026 Date of decision: 10.09.2026 ANUJ @ BHANU PARTAP SINGH ….PETITIONER VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB ...RESPONDENT CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: None for the petitioner. Mr. Sandeep Kumar, DAG, Punjab. **** H.S.GREWAL,J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking the concession of anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 67 dated 13.06.2026, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 351(3) and 117(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Sections 323, 324, 325 and 506 IPC) at Police Station Sadar, District Pathankot. 2. This Court, vide order dated 28.07.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the SHO/Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of his arrest, he was ordered to be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the SHO/Investigating Officer, subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 3. There is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. 4. Learned State counsel states that the petitioner has joined the inves- tigation and is not required for further custodial interrogation. RENU RAWAT 2026.09.11 14.02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-41383-2026 2 5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 28.07.2026 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. 6. However, it is clarified that the investigating authority on addition of an offence or offences may not proceed to arrest the accused/petitioner, but for arresting the accused/petitioner on such addition of offence or offences it needs to obtain an order to arrest the accused/petitioners from the Court which had granted the bail in view of the judgment passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Sumit Vs State of U.P. and Another, Criminal Appeal No. 830 of 2026, decided on 09.02.2026. 7. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 10.09.2026 (H.S.GREWAL) renu JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No RENU RAWAT 2026.09.11 14.02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh