CRM-M/31634/2026 of DEVRAJ @ DEBI Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 2 September 2026

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Dev Raj @ De State of Punja

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Present Present Present Present:

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Nagarik Surak anticipatory b for offences p Police Station

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HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEE None for the petitioner. Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Pu ***** ***** ***** ***** OEL OEL OEL OEL, J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) Present petition has been filed un ksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BN ail to the petitioner, in case FIR N punishable under Sections 21, 22 n Aur, District SBS Nagar. On 29.05.2026, the following orde “Prayer in the present petition petitioner in a case FIR No.42 dated 16.0 and 29 of NDPS Act, 1985, at Police Stat It has been contended by learn petitioner had filed an FIR No.22 dated 3 who was posted in the same Police Stat that after the registration of FIR No.22, six different FIRs in order to pressuriz against ASI Purushottam Lal. He submit the petitioner is time and again being im of the petitioner has also been implicated that for the protection of life and libert Court by way of filing CRWP-1027-20

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....Respondent ET GOEL ET GOEL ET GOEL ET GOEL unjab. nder Section 482 of the Bharatiya NSS’) for grant of concession of o.042 dated 16.04.2026, registered & 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985, at er was passed: n is for grant of anticipatory bail to the 04.2026, registered under Sections 21, 22 ation Aur, District SBS Nagar. rned counsel for the petitioner that the 30.09.2024 against ASI Purushottam Lal, ation where FIR was lodged. He submits the petitioner has been falsely roped in ize him to compromise the FIR lodged ts that on the basis of cock and bull story, mplicated in the false cases, even the wife d in the present case. He further contends ty, the petitioner earlier approached this 2025, which was disposed of vide order

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dated 31.01.2025. He, thus, submits that false implication of the petitioner is writ large and prays for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Notice of motion. Mr.K.D.Sachdeva, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the State. Adjourned to 17.08.2026. In the meantime, in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. The petitioner shall join investigation before the Investigating Agency/Officer. He shall abide by the following conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023:-

(i) That the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required to do so.

(ii) That the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the court or to any police officer.

(iii) That the petitioner shall not leave India without prior permission of the court.” ” ” ”

3. Learned State counsel (on instructions from Sub Inspector Balvir Ram) has stated that pursuant to the order dated 29.05.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation, cooperated therein, and is not required for custodial interrogation.

4. Having heard learned State counsel and upon perusal of the record; especially in view of the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and his custodial interrogation is not being sought for by the State; the interim order dated 29.05.2026 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.

5. Petition stands allowed allowed allowed allowed, accordingly.

6. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read as granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence.

7. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.09.02 18:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment

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stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause.

8. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case.

9. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.

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JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE

September 02, 2026

mahavir

Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No

Whether reportable:

Yes/No MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.09.02 18:28 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment