Inderpal Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Decided on: 21.05.2026 Inderpal Singh

...Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH

Present:

None for the petitioner.

Mr. Manjinder Singh Bhullar, DAG, Punjab.

**** SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (Oral) 1.

Prayer in this petition, filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438 Cr.P.C.), is for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, who has been booked in a criminal case arising out of First Information Report, as detailed hereunder:- Name & FIR Date Section(s) Police Station District age of Petitioner No.

(s) Inderpal Singh 06.10.2025 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), Khemkaran Tarn Taran 190, 191(3) of BNS (Section 118(2) of BNS added later on) 2.

After hearing learned counsel for the petitioner on 26.02.2026 following was recorded :-

"Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. Allegation leveled against him is that being a member of unlawful assembly, at the relevant time, he was armed with a 'Datar' and inflicted a blow with the same on the left side of head of complainant. Learned counsel contends that falsity of the case set up by complainant is apparent from the fact that though the alleged incident occurred at about 6 PM on 01.10.2025 but the Medico Legal Report referred to in the FIR pertains to 04.10.2025. This intervening period was misused by complainant to concoct facts to suit their convenience. It is further the contention of learned counsel that petitioner is willing to join the investigation as and when called for by the IO. Heard. Documents on record perused.

Notice of motion.

Mr. Kamalpreet Bawa, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State and prays for time to file status report in the matter.

Adjourned to 16.03.2026.

Investigating Officer is directed to be present in the Court along with latest Medico Legal Report of the complainant." 3.

Though, no one is present to represent the petitioner, however, with the assistance of learned State Counsel, who refers to paragraph No.5 of the status report dated 08.04.2026, the Court gets apprised that petitioner was attributed injury No.3 i.e. on head with datar and injuries No.1 and 3 were declared simple in nature, by the doctor. However, injury No.2 was declared as grievous, which is attributed to the co-accused of the petitioner.

4.

In view of the role assigned to the petitioner and delay in registration of the FIR, as also noticed in the previous order dated

26.02.2026, present petition is disposed of with the direction to the petitioner to join the investigation within two weeks from today or as and when called by the Investigating Officer, and in the eventuality of arrest, petitioner would be released on anticipatory bail, subject to furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) of CrPC).

5.

Besides, it is directed that the petitioner would handover his passport to the Investigating Agency or to the Court concerned, if he possess. Otherwise, would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport.

It is also directed that before leaving country any time during trial, petitioner would seek prior permission of the Court. (SANJAY VASHISTH) 21.05.2026 JUDGE Preeti S.

Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

Yes/No