Simranjeet Singh Alias Simran v. State Of Punjab

CRM-M No.8635 of 2026 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ***** CRM-M No.8635 of 2026 Date of decision : 30.3.2026 Date of uploading : 1.4.2026 Simranjeet Singh @ Simran .............Petitioner

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State of Punjab .......Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: Mr. Prince Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner (through VC) Mr. Baljinder Singh Sra, Addl. AG, Punjab --- SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL) 1.

On 26.2.2026, the following order was passed: 'Reiterating his submissions, as recorded in the order dated 13.02.2026, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the injury attributed to the petitioner is simple in nature, no effective recovery is to be made from the petitioner & the petitioner is willing to join the investigation and cooperate therein.

Adjourned to 30.03.2026.

The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 06.03.2026 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 satisfaction 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 the BNSS.'

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Learned State counsel (on instructions) submits that pursuant to ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.04.01 10:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M No.8635 of 2026 -2the order dated 26.2.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation.

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In view of the above, this Court is inclined to confirm the order dated 26.2.2026. Accordingly, the instant petition is allowed. The interim order dated 26.2.2026, 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.

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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 30.3.2026 Ashwanii Whether speaking/reasoned:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.04.01 10:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document