Lachhman Singh v. State Of Punjab

In the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh CRM-M-25957-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 07.05.2026 Lachhman Singh ... Petitioner

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State of Punjab ... Respondent

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present:- Mr. Inderjeet Singh Chawla, Advocate for the petitioner. ***** SUBHAS MEHLA , J. (Oral) 1.

The instant petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 (438 of Cr.P.C.), has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.0054 dated 03.04.2026, registered under Sections 329(3) and 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 3(1) of Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984, at Police Station Sadar Jalalabad, District Fazilka. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that similarly situated co-accused, namely, Gulzar Singh, has already been granted relief of anticipatory bail by this Court vide order dated 06.05.2026 passed in CRMM-25479-2026. Hence, prayer is made by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner be granted the relief of anticipatory bail in the same terms. 3.

Notice of motion.

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Mr. Anup Singh, AAG, Punjab, accepted notice on behalf of the respondent-State and has not opposed the contention raised by learned counsel for the petitioner that case of the petitioner is on similar footings as that of co-accused.

GEETA RANI 2026.05.12 18:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh

CRM-M-25957-2026 (O&M) ( 2 ) 5.

Heard.

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Taking into consideration the contentions of learned counsel for the parties and in view of the fact that case of the present petitioner is on similar footings as that of co-accused, Gulzar Singh, who has already been granted relief of anticipatory bail, this Court finds it a fit case for grant of interim anticipatory bail. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required by the Investigating Officer. In the event of arrest, the petitioner be released on interim bail on furnishing personal bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer and he shall abide by the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.).

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Ordered accordingly.

( SUBHAS MEHLA ) 07.05.2026 JUDGE Geeta Whether speaking /reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No GEETA RANI 2026.05.12 18:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh