Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRM-M/37316/2026 of RAMJI LAL MEENA Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 21 July 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
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CRM-M No.37316 of 2026
Date of decision : 21.7.2026
Date of uploading : 21.7.2026
Ramji Lal Meena
………….Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab
…….Respondent
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL
Present: Mr. Vipul Babuta, Advocate and
Ms. Kamaljeet Kaur, Advocate, for the petitioner Mr. Jaypreet Singh, DAG, Punjab
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SUMEET GOEL, J. (ORAL)
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1. On 10.7.2026, the following order was passed: ‘Apprehending his arrest in FIR No.0140 dated 05.10.2024, registered for offences punishable under Sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, 120-B of IPC, and Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908, at Police Station Haibowal, Police Commissionerate, Ludhiana; the petitioner has preferred this petition under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking pre-arrest bail. Inter alia relies upon the order dated 29.05.2026 passed in CRM-M- 31327-2026 whereby co-accused namely Charanjit Singh @ Channi has been afforded the concession of interim anticipatory bail & the petitioner is willing to join investigation and cooperate therein. Notice of motion. On the strength of advance service of copy of petition, Mr. Adhiraj Singh Thind, AAG Punjab appears and accepts notice on behalf of the respondent- State of Punjab. Put up on 21.07.2026. To be heard alongwith CRM-M-31327-2026. The petitioner is directed to appear before the Investigating Officer on 15.07.2026 at 11:00 A.M. in concerned Police Station and join ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.21 18:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
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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) submits that pursuant to the order dated 10.7.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation.
3. In view of the above, the instant petition is allowed. Interim order dated 10.7.2026, passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Needless to say that anything observed herein above shall not be construed to be an opinion on the merits of the case.
(SUMEET GOEL)
JUDGE 21.7.2026 Ashwanii
Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No
Whether reportable:
Yes/No ASHWANI KUMAR 2026.07.21 18:12 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document