On 02.04.2026, this Court had passed the following order: “Learned counsel submits that the FIR in question has been lodged after delay of 9 years and thus, barred by period of limitation. Co-accused Gurmej Singh and identified the beneficiaries has been bail vide order dated 18.03.2026. The petitioner, in the interregnum, has even been promoted as Kanungo on 16.06.2023. Even as per the Patwari who had, as per Tehsildar letter, conducted the survey and admittedly, the signatures of the petitioner were appended later on, thus, cannot be said that he has involvement in release of the amount wrongly to persons or not releasing to the beneficiari involved in any other case. He is ready and willing to join the , this Court had passed the following order:- Learned counsel submits that the FIR in question has after delay of 9 years and thus, barred by period Gurmej Singh who was Sarpanch and identified the beneficiaries has been granted anticipatory bail vide order dated 18.03.2026. The petitioner, in the interregnum, has even been promoted as Kanungo on 16.06.2023. Even as per the status report, it was Satpal had, as per Tehsildar letter, conducted the survey and admittedly, the signatures of the petitioner were thus, cannot be said that he has involvement in release of the amount wrongly to certain persons or not releasing to the beneficiaries. He is not other case. He is ready and willing to join the PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.04.16 17:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will cooperate. Notice of motion. At the asking of the Court, Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 09.04.2026. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as enshrined under Section 482(2) BNSS. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join and cooperate with the Investigating Agency as required by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be deemed to have been vacated. Adjourned to 16.04.2026.” 3. Learned counsel submits that in pursuance of the afore- mentioned order, the petitioner has not only joined investigation but also fully cooperated with the investigating agency. He further submits that in case the investigating agency requires the petitioner to appear, he shall make himself available without demur. 4. Learned State counsel on instructions from Inspector Preeti, affirms the factum of joining the investigation by the petitioner and cooperating with the investigating agency. She also submits that at this stage, the petitioner is not required for further custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the above and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, anticipatory bail petition filed by the petitioner is allowed and the order dated 02.04.2026 granting interim bail to him, is hereby made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions as specified under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 6. However, it is made clear that if the petitioner fails to join and cooperate with the investigating agency as and when required, the State would be at liberty to move an application for cancellation of the present anticipatory bail granted to him. PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.04.16 17:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.