Navdeep Singh v. State Of Punjab And ANR

CRM-M No.5168 of 2025 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ***** CRM-M No.5168 of 2025 Date of decision : 21.7.2025 Navdeep Singh .............Petitioner

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State of Punjab and another .......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Ms. Tuneet Walia, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Jasjeet Singh, DAG, Punjab Ms. Neha Jain, Advocate, for respondent no.2 --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) 1.

Present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short 'BNSS') for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.209 dated 16.9.2024, under Sections 406 and 420 of IPC, registered at Police Station Model Town, District Hoshiarpur.

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On 21.5.2025, the following order was passed: 'Heard.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner has placed on record the duly sworn affidavit of petitioner Navdeep Singh dated 21.05.2025 wherein he has mentioned that as per the compromise dated 19.05.2025, he has agreed to pay amount of Rs.8.5 lakh to respondent No.2 and in this regard he has already issued three cheques, qua which he is duly bound to get the same released for payment to respondent No.2. Copy of affidavit has been handed over to learned counsel for respondent No.2 who after perusing the same has expressed satisfaction. Copy of compromise deed dated

CRM-M No.5168 of 2025 -219.05.2025 has also been placed on record.

3. Accordingly, the three cheques kept in a sealed cover placed on the file are ordered to be handed over to respondent No.2 against proper receipt and identification. It is again reiterated that the petitioner will be bound to get the aforesaid cheques duly honoured as and when presented in terms of undertaking.

4. In the meanwhile, keeping in view the above facts and circumstances, the petitioner is hereby directed to join investigation within seven days from today and in the event of his arrest, he is ordered to be released on interim bail on his furnishing personal/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. He shall also abide by conditions as envisaged under Section 482 (2) of BNSS, 2023.

5. Investigating Officer of the case to remain present along with record on the next date of hearing.

6. List on 04.07.2025.'

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Learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation.

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Learned counsel for the complainant has ratified the aspect of the matter having been settled between the parties. 5.

In view of the above, the instant petition is allowed. The interim order dated 21.5.2025, passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. Needless to say that the petitioner as also accused shall remain bound by the settlement having agreed between the parties. 6.

This order should not be treated as "blanket" order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence.

CRM-M No.5168 of 2025 -37. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS or upon showing any other sufficient cause.

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Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case. (SUMEET GOEL) JUDGE 21.7.2025 Ashwani Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No