Prem Chetan v. State Of Haryana & Another

In the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh CRM-M-28355-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 19.05.2026 Prem Chetan ... Petitioner

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State of Haryana and another ... Respondents

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHAS MEHLA Present:- Mr. Vivek Goyal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Karan Veer Singh, Sr. DAG, Haryana.

Mr. Karan Singh, Advocate for respondent No.2. ***** SUBHAS MEHLA , J. (Oral) 1.

This is the second petition under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (for short - 'the BNSS') for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.131 dated 01.07.2025 (Annexure P-1), registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, at Police Station Sector 17/18, Gurugram, Haryana. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the present dispute has arisen out of a civil dispute between the parties and that the matter has now been amicably settled with the complainant. The settlement agreement and No Objection Certificate, both dated 18.04.2026, have been placed on record as Annexures P-4 and P-5, respectively. He further submitted that a petition for quashing of the FIR (Annexure P-1) on the basis of compromise has also been filed and the same is pending adjudication. 3.

Notice of motion.

GEETA RANI 2026.05.25 12:25 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh

CRM-M-28355-2026 (O&M) ( 2 ) 4.

Mr. Karan Veer Singh, Sr. DAG, Haryana, accepted notice on behalf of the respondent-State and did not dispute the fact that a petition seeking quashing of the FIR on the basis of compromise has been filed. 5.

Mr. Karan Singh, Advocate, appeared on behalf of respondent No.2 through video conferencing and admitted the factum of compromise between the parties.

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Heard.

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Considering the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties as well as the facts and circumstances of the present case and in view of the fact that dispute between the parties pertains to monetary dispute and compromise has been arrived at between the parties, this Court finds it a fit case for grant of anticipatory bail. Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating officer. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on anticipatory bail on his 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. ( SUBHAS MEHLA ) 19.05.2026 JUDGE Geeta Whether speaking /reasoned Yes / No Whether Reportable Yes / No GEETA RANI 2026.05.25 12:25 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh