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High Court of Punjab and HaryanaCRM-M/46923/2025allowed

Chhinderpal Singh Alias Chhinder Singh v. State Of Punjab

2025-11-20Mr. Justice Sanjay Vashisth3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Decided on: 20.11.2025 Chhinderpal @ Chhinder Singh ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab ......Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH

Present:

Ms. Harmanjyot Kaur, Advocate for Mr. Rakesh Kumar Kachura, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr. Vinay Malhotra, DAG, Punjab.

**** SANJAY VASHISTH, J.

1.

Present petition has been filed, under section 482 B.N.S.S., 2023 (Equivalent to Section 438 Cr. P.C.) for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case registered, vide FIR No.312 dated 03.12.2022 under Sections 458, 427, 506, 148, 149 of IPC, at Police Station City-I Abohar, District Fazilka.

2.

On 27.08.2025, following order was passed:- "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 & age of Petitioner (s) FIR No.

Date Section(s) Police Station District Chhinderpal Singh @ Chhinder Singh, aged about 44 years 03.12.2022 458, 427, 506, 148, 149 of IPC, City-I Abohar Fazilka

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that although, the petitioner is alleged to have been armed with an iron rod, no specific injury has been attributed to

him. In fact, it is a case where no injury was caused to anyone. Therefore, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary, as the petitioner is willing to join the investigation, subject to protection from arrest. Thus, counsel prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the present case.

3. Notice of motion.

4. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab, puts in appearance on behalf of the respondent - State, and seeks some time to file status report in the matter.

5. Adjourned to 20.11.2025.

6. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required to do so by the Investigating Agency. In the event of his arrest, the petitioner shall be released on ad-interim bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.).

7. Besides, it is directed that petitioner would hand over his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses. 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."

3.

Continuing his submissions, learned counsel for the petitioner contends in compliance with the order dated 27.08.2025 passed by the Court, petitioner has joined the investigation and has extended full cooperation. Therefore, he prays for confirmation of the said interim anticipatory bail order.

4.

Learned State counsel on instructions from SI Jaiveer, confirms the said averment made by counsel for the petitioner of joining investigation on 14.09.2025 by the petitioner, and submits that as of now, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation.

5.

Heard learned counsel for the parties.

6.

Since, petitioner has already joined the investigation and custodial interrogation is no more required; ad-interim bail order dated 27.08.2025, passed by the Court is hereby made absolute. Accordingly, present petition is allowed.

However, petitioner shall continue to join the investigation as and when required to do so and abide by all the terms and conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. 7.

Accordingly, petition stands disposed of.

However, present order would be subject to the submission of his passport to the Investigating Agency or to Court concerned, if he possesses, within a period of one week from today. Otherwise, he would submit an affidavit, disclosing the fact that he does not possess any passport.

It is clarified that in case, aforesaid condition is not complied with, this order would be considered as non est automatically. (SANJAY VASHISTH) JUDGE 20.11.2025 ankit Whether Speaking/Reasoned:

YES/NO Whether Reportable:

YES/NO