Gurtej Singh @ Gurbhej Singh v. State Of Punjab
In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Criminal Misc. No. M-33929 of 2025 Date of Decision: 19.02.2026 Gurtej Singh alias Gurbhej Singh ... Petitioner(s)
Versus
State of Punjab ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Partap Singh.
Present:
Mr. Amit Arora, Advocate for the petitioner(s).
Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, for the respondent.
Surya Partap Singh, J.
1.
This petition under Section(s) 482 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail with regard to a case arising out of FIR No. 80 dated 21.05.2025. The above FIR has been lodged for the commission of offence punishable under Section(s) 115(2), 118(1), 191(3) and 190 [Section 118(2) added later on] of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Police Station Jhabal, District Tarn Taran, Punjab. 2.
Vide order dated 03.07.2025, the petitioner was admitted to interim anticipatory bail, subject to the condition of furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Investigating/Arresting Officer. 3.
It has been submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that in compliance with above mentioned order, dated 03.07.2025, the petitioner has already joined investigation and therefore, the order dated 03.07.2025 be DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.02.21 21:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
Criminal Misc. No. M-33929 of 2025 made absolute.
4.
In response to above mentioned contention, the learned State Counsel has submitted that in compliance with the order dated 03.07.2025, the petitioner has joined investigation, and that the custody of petitioner is no longer required for further investigation of present case. 5.
Heard.
6.
In view of above, it is hereby observed that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for further investigation of this case.
7.
In view of above-mentioned observation, the present petition is hereby allowed and the order dated 03.07.2025, whereby interim anticipatory bail was accorded to the petitioner, is hereby made absolute. (Surya Partap Singh) Judge February 19, 2026 "DK"
Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.02.21 21:02 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document