216 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.14579 of 2026 Date of decision: 09.04.2026 ABHISHEK GULATI …Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB …Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Present :- Mr. Inderpal Singh Parmar, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Hardeep Singh Wadhwa, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Aayush Gupta, Advocate for the complainant. ***** MANDEEP PANNU, J. (ORAL) 1. The instant petition under Section 482 of the BNSS (corresponding Section 438 Cr.P.C.) has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No.34 dated 25.02.2026, under Sections 406 and 420 IPC {corresponding Sections 316(2) and 318(4) BNS, 2023} registered at Police Station Jodhewal, Police Commissionerate Ludhiana. 2. This Court vide order dated 17.03.2026, while issuing notice of motion, granted the concession of interim bail to the petitioner, subject to his joining the investigation. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in pursuance to the order dated 17.03.2026, the petitioner has joined the investigation. 4. Learned State counsel does not controvert the said fact and NEETU RANI 2026.04.09 18:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment PHHC, CHD CRM-M No.14579 of 2026 -2- further submits that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. 5. In view of the above, the order dated 17.03.2026 is made absolute. 6. Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of. 7. All pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (MANDEEP PANNU) 09.04.2026 JUDGE neetu Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No NEETU RANI 2026.04.09 18:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment PHHC, CHD