Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRM-M/32527/2026 of JASWINDER SINGH Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 21 July 2026
HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH CRM-M-32527-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 JASWINDER SINGH …Petitioner V/S STATE OF PUNJAB …Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Mr. Navjit Singh, Advocate for Mr. Harpreet Singh Jakhal,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
CHANDIGARH
CRM-M-32527-2026 (O&M)
Date of Decision: 21.07.2026
JASWINDER SINGH
…Petitioner
V/S
STATE OF PUNJAB
…Respondent
CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL
Present: Mr. Navjit Singh, Advocate for
Mr. Harpreet Singh Jakhal, Advocate for the petitioner.
Mr. Sukhbeer Singh, DAG Punjab.
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SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL
J. (Oral)
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1. Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in FIR No. 88 dated 24.04.2026 under Sections 303(2), 317(2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and Section 21 of Mines and Minerals Act, 1957, Police Station Dhramkot, District Moga. This is the first petition for anticipatory bail.
2. On 02.06.2026, following order was passed: “Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, submits that the petitioner has been implicated solely on the basis of the disclosure statement made by his co-accused, namely, Vipin Sharma. Learned counsel further submits that, as per his instructions, no other case is registered against the petitioner. Notice of motion. Mr. Gunjan Mehta, Addl.A.G., Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State and prays for some time to file reply. Adjourned to 21.07.2026. AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.21 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
CRM-M-32527-2026 (O&M)
In the meanwhile, petitioner will join investigation before the Investigating Officer as and when called. In the event of his arrest, the Arresting Officer would admit him to interim bail, till the next date of hearing, on his furnishing adequate bail bonds/ surety bonds to his satisfaction. The petitioner is directed to abide by all the conditions as envisaged under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita read with Section 438(2) of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.”
3. Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Jarnail Singh submits that petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation.
4. Petitioner has joined investigation pursuant to order of this Court dated 02.06.2026 and his further custodial interrogation is not required. In the circumstances of the case but without commenting on merits, the petition is allowed and order dated dated 02.06.2026, granting interim anticipatory bail to the petitioner, is made absolute, subject to the conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
5. Pending CRM(s), if any, are also disposed of accordingly.
(SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) 21.07.2026
JUDGE
Ajay Goswami Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No
AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.21 17:50 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document