Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRM-M/40352/2026 of LOVEPREET SINGH Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 26 August 2026
HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 223223223223 CRMCRMCRMCRM----MMMM----40352403524035240352----2026202620262026 Date of Decision: 26.08.2026 LOVEPREET SINGHLOVEPREET SINGHLOVEPREET SINGHLOVEPREET SINGH ....Petitioner V/s STATE OF PUNJAB ....Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT
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Date of Decision: 26.08.2026
LOVEPREET SINGH
LOVEPREET SINGH
LOVEPREET SINGH
LOVEPREET SINGH
....Petitioner
V/s
STATE OF PUNJAB
....Respondent
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL
Present:
Mr.Jatinder Kumar Kamboj, Advocate, for the petitioner.
Mr.Sandeep Kumar, DAG, Punjab.
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S.GREWAL, J. (ORAL)
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1. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding Section 438 Cr.P.C.) for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case FIR No.99 dated 03.06.2026 registered under Sections 333, 115(2), 351(2) and 3(5) of BNS, 2023 (Corresponding to Sections 452, 323, 506 and 34 of the IPC), at Police Station Sri Anandpur Sahib, District Rupnagar.
2. This Court, vide order dated 23.07.2026, had directed the petitioner to appear before the SHO/Investigating Officer and join investigation and in the event of his arrest, he was ordered to be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the SHO/Investigating Officer, subject to the conditions envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.).
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in compliance of the order dated 23.07.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioner has joined and cooperated with the investigation. POONAM RATHORE 2026.08.31 12:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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4. Learned State counsel submits that the petitioner has joined the investigation and is not required for further custodial interrogation.
5. In view of the statement made by learned State counsel, the petition is allowed and the interim order dated 23.07.2026 is made made made made absolute absolute absolute absolute. The petitioner shall continue to join investigation, as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall also abide by the conditions as provided under Section 482(2) of the BNSS.
6. However, it is clarified that the investigating authority on addition of an offence or offences may not proceed to arrest the accused/petitioner, but for arresting the accused/petitioner on such addition of offence or offences it needs to obtain an order to arrest the accused/petitioners from the Court which had granted the bail in view of the judgment passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Sumit Vs State of Sumit Vs State of Sumit Vs State of Sumit Vs State of U.P. and Another U.P. and Another U.P. and Another U.P. and Another, Criminal Ap Criminal Ap Criminal Ap Criminal Appeal No. 830 of 2026 peal No. 830 of 2026 peal No. 830 of 2026 peal No. 830 of 2026, decided on 09.02.2026.
7. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.
(H.S. GREWAL H.S. GREWAL H.S. GREWAL H.S. GREWAL) JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE August 26, 2026 poonam
1. Whether speaking/reasoned? : Yes/No
2. Whether reportable?
: Yes/No POONAM RATHORE 2026.08.31 12:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document