Jodh Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRM-M-63304-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision : 05.02.2026 Jodh Singh ....Petitioner

VERSUS

State of Punjab ....Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU

Present:

Mr. V.K.Sandhir, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. H.S.Wadhwa, DAG Punjab.

Mr. Naveen Sharma, Advocate for the complainant. -.- MANDEEP PANNU J. (Oral) 1.

The instant petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners in FIR 194, dated 25.10.2025, registered under sections 331(3), 305 of BNS Act at Police Station Machiwara, District Ludhiana (Police District Khanna) 2.

This Court vide order dated 09.12.2025 while issuing notice of motion, granted the concession of interim bail to the petitioner, subject to his joining the investigation.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in pursuance to order dated 09.12.2025, the petitioner has joined the investigation. TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.05 17:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-63304-2025 (O&M) -24.

Learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Hakam Singh, does not controvert the said fact and further submits that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. 5.

In view of the above, the order dated 09.12.2025 is made absolute. Accordingly, the present petition is disposed of. 6.

Pending application(s), if any, is/are disposed of. February 05, 2026 (MANDEEP PANNU) tripti JUDGE Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No TRIPTI SAINI 2026.02.05 17:52 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document