CRM-M/34332/2026 of SUKHCHAN SINGH Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 27 July 2026

1. Prayer in this petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (Section 438 CrPC) for the grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.53 dated 16.02.2026, registered under Sections 333, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 324(4), 190, 191(2) BNS (corresponding to Sections 452, 323, 324, 506, 425, 149 and 147 IPC) at Police Station Machhiwara, District Khanna.

2. On 22.06.2026, the following order was passed:

“Prayer in this petition filed under Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 (Section 438 CrPC) is to grant anticipatory bail in case FIR No.53 dated 16.02.2026, registered under Sections 333, 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 324(4), 190, 191(2) BNS (corresponding to Sections 452, 323, 324, 506, 425, 149 and 147 IPC) at Police Station Machhiwara, District Khanna. It is contended by learned

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counsel for the petitioner that petitioner has been falsely implicated; that there is a delay of 7 days in lodging the FIR; that cross-version of the incident was recorded vide DDR No.56 dated 10.02.2026 (Annexure P2). Learned counsel further submits that even as per the FIR version, none of the injury is attributed to the petitioner and that petitioner is ready to join the investigation. Notice of motion. Dr. D.S. Lamba, Addl. A.G., Punjab accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and concedes the factual aspect that as per the FIR, no specific role is attributed to the petitioner; that FIR has been lodged after 7 days and there is version and cross-version regarding the manner of incident. Adjourned to 27.07.2026 for filing detailed status report. In the meantime, petitioner is directed to join the investigation and cooperate in the same. He shall not leave the country without prior permission of the Court nor shall he make any attempt to contact the complainant of the case or any witness associated with the case. In the event of the arrest of the petitioner, he shall be released on interim bail on furnishing personal/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. Petitioner shall also abide by conditions as envisaged under section 482(2) BNSS.”

3. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has submitted that the petitioner has joined investigation and he is not required for custodial interrogation.

4. Keeping in view the factual milieu of the case in hand, especially the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and he is not required for custodial interrogation, the petition is allowed and the order dated 22.06.2026 granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner is hereby made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS.

5. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be

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confined to the FIR mentioned ibid and will not operate in respect of any other incident that involves commission of an offence.

6. Liberty is reserved in favour of State/complainant to move for cancellation/recall of this order in case the petitioner violates any condition stipulated under Section 482(2) of BNSS or upon showing any other sufficient cause.

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

8. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off.

(SUMEET GOEL) 27.07.2026

JUDGE Naveen Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No

Whether Reportable : Yes/No