CRM-M/30018/2026 of ROHIT ALIAS RONI CHHABRA Vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER on 23 July 2026

1. On 25.05.2026, the following order was passed:- “Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.227 dated 25.10.2025, registered for offences punishable under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 126(2), 351(1), 351(3), 191(3), 190 of the BNS, 2023, at Police Station Division No.6, Jalandhar; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. Inter alia contends that rival private parties have settled the matter and has filed a compromise quashing petition bearing CRM-M-30293-2026, & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Notice of motion. On the strength of advance service of copy of petition, Mr. Baljinder Singh Sra, Additional AG Punjab appears and accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.1 – State of Punjab. At this juncture, Mr. Bhupinder Gupta, Advocate causes appearance and accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.2. He ratifies the aspect of the matter having been settled between the parties. JATIN

Put up on 23.07.2026. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 29.05.2026 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join investigation. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing personal/surety bond(s) to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer. As and when further called by Investigating Officer, the petitioner shall join the investigation. He shall abide by the condition(s) enumerated under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.”

2. Learned State counsel, on instructions, has stated that pursuant to the order dated 25.05.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation.

3. Keeping in view the factual milieu of the case in hand; especially the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and cooperated therein and is no longer required by the State for further custodial interrogation, this Court is inclined to confirm the order dated 25.05.2026 granting anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS.

4. Ordered accordingly.

5. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read 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.

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, 2023 or upon showing any other sufficient cause. JATIN

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 of.

(SUMEET GOEL)

JUDGE 23.07.2026 jatin Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No JATIN