Rashid Khan @ Rasid Khan v. State Of Haryana

CRM-M-49117-2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

CRM-M-49117-2025 Date of decision: 11.12.2025 Rashid Khan @ Rasid Khan ......Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE AARADHNA SAWHNEY

Present:

Mr. Munfaid Khan, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Vishal Singh, AAG, Haryana.

AARADHNA SAWHNEY , J (ORAL) 1.

This order shall dispose of present petition for grant of anticipatory bail filed by the petitioner, an accused in case FIR No.89 dated 07.06.2025 under Sections 5/13(2) of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015 registered at P.S Bichhore, District Nuh. 2.

Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Yogesh Kumar, submits that the petitioner has since joined the investigation and is no longer required for further custodial interrogation. 3.

Heard.

4.

On 22.09.2025, following order was passed by this Court: "Petitioner, an accused, in case FIR No.89 dated 07.06.2025 registered against him for commission of offence punishable under Section 5/13(2) of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015, at Police Station Bichhore, District Nuh, has filed the present petition for grant of pre-arrest bail. Learned counsel submits that petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. Hamid son of Rehmat, a covillager, who was nursing a grudge against petitioner and other accused gave false information against them that they are indulging in cow slaughter. Hamid only wanted to level scores with the accused. Taking his submissions further, learned counsel submits that relying upon the information given by Hamid, ASI MANOJ KUMAR 2025.12.12 05:54 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order Yashpal along with other police officials reached the site disclosed

CRM-M-49117-2025 (house) where they found two oxen. At the said time, the house was in possession of Rashid (present petitioner) and Nafish. Learned counsel submits that similarly situated co-accused-Nafees, has already been granted concession of pre-arrest bail by the learned trial Court in terms of order dated 04.07.2025 passed. He submits that though the petitioner is involved in two other criminal cases, but he is on bail in both the said cases. Learned counsel submits that petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when called for by the Investigating Officer. Notice of motion.

Ms. Shweta Nahata, DAG, Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of State of Haryana and seeks time to file detailed status report. Adjourned to 15.10.2025.

Needful be done well before the date fixed with an advance copy to the counsel opposite.

In the 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.) " 5.

Keeping in view the above submissions advanced by learned counsel for the petitioner as also the fact that the petitioner has joined the investigation, interim bail granted vide order dated 22.09.2025 is hereby confirmed, subject to conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) BNSS. Further the petitioner is directed to join investigation as and when required in future by way of written notice for such purpose to be served by Investigating Officer of this case upon the petitioner; he will not tamper with the evidence nor will influence the witnesses and will not leave the country without prior permission of the Court. 6.

The petition stands allowed.

11.12.2025 ( AARADHNA SAWHNEY ) manoj JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether Reportable: Yes/No MANOJ KUMAR 2025.12.12 05:54 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order