Sandeep Kumar v. State Of Haryana

CRM-M No.7843 of 2026 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ***** CRM-M No.7843 of 2026 Date of decision : 11.3.2026 Date of uploading : 12.3.2026 Sandeep Kumar .............Petitioner

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State of Haryana .......Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Sanjeev Majra, Advocate, for the petitioner Ms. Priyanka Sadar, Senior DAG, Haryana --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) 1.

On 11.2.2026, the following order was passed: 'Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.38 dated 01.02.2026, registered for offences punishable under Section 21(a) of the NDPS Act, at Police Station Pundri,District Kaithal; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. Inter alia contends that the petitioner has been falsely implicated into the FIR in question, the car from which the contraband was recovered belongs to coaccused, namely, Nishant whose anticipatory bail has been declined by this Court, vide order dated 09.02.2026 passed in CRM-M-7220-2026, but the petitioner is differently placed as only allegation against him is that his Aadhar card was recovered from the car in question, & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein.

Notice of motion.

On the strength of advance service of copy of petition, Mr. Gurmeet Singh, AAG Haryana appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State of Haryana.

Put up on 11.03.2026.

The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 17.02.202617.02.202617.02.202617.02.2026 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.03.12 09:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M No.7843 of 2026 -2satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.'

2.

Learned State counsel (on instructions) submits that pursuant to the order dated 11.2.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation.

3.

In view of the above, this Court is inclined to confirm the order dated 11.2.2026. Accordingly, the instant petition is allowed. The interim order dated 11.2.2026, passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS. 4.

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. 5.

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.

6.

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 11.3.2026 Ashwanii Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.03.12 09:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document