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Taj Khan v. State Of Punjab

2026-03-09Mr. Justice Surya Partap Singh2 pages

In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh Criminal Misc. No. M-54019 of 2025 Date of Decision: 09.03.2026 Taj Khan ... Petitioner(s)

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State of Punjab ... Respondent(s) CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Partap Singh.

Present:

Mr. Shahid Anwer Chaudhary, Advocate for the petitioner(s).

Mr. Eklavya Darshi, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, for the respondent.

Surya Partap Singh, J.

1.

This petition for pre-arrest bail is the first petition filed by the petitioner under Section 482 of 'the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023'. It has been filed with regard to a case arising out of FIR No. 208 dated 19.08.2025, for the commission of offence punishable under Section(s) 332(c), 132, 221, 115(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of 'the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023' Police Station City-1 Malerkotla, District Malerkotla, Punjab.

2.

Vide order dated 24.09.2025, the petitioner was admitted to interim anticipatory bail, subject to the condition of furnishing bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of arresting officer. It was also directed that the petitioner shall join the investigation.

3.

It has been submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.03.09 18:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

Criminal Misc. No. M-54019 of 2025 in compliance with order dated 24.09.2025, the petitioner has joined the investigation.

4.

The learned State counsel, on instructions from 'HC Parabhjot Singh', has submitted that the petitioner has joined investigation, and that for further investigation of this case his custodial interrogation is not required.

5.

Keeping in view the aforesaid submissions and the fact that the petitioner has already join the investigation, the order dated 24.09.2025, granting interim anticipatory bail to him, is hereby made absolute. The present petition stands allowed, accordingly. (Surya Partap Singh) Judge March 09, 2026 "DK"

Whether speaking/reasoned :Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ 2026.03.09 18:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document