Punjab and Haryana High Court
CRM-M/31652/2026 of SATNAM SINGH ALIAS SATTA Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 20 July 2026
HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA CHANDIGARH CRM-M-31652-2026 (O&M) (PHHC010906752026) Date of Decision: 20.07.2026 SATNAM SINGH ALIAS SATTA …Petitioner V/S STATE OF PUNJAB …Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL Present: Mr. Rupinder Singh Jhand,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
CHANDIGARH
CRM-M-31652-2026 (O&M)
(PHHC010906752026)
Date of Decision: 20.07.2026
SATNAM SINGH ALIAS SATTA
…Petitioner
V/S
STATE OF PUNJAB
…Respondent
CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL
Present: Mr. Rupinder Singh Jhand, 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. 183 dated 06.10.2025 under Sections 331(6), 115(2), 351(2), 191(3), 190 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Police Station Nihal Singh Wala, District Moga. Offence under Section 117(2) BNS was added in the FIR during investigation. This is the first petition for anticipatory bail.
2. On 29.05.2026, following order was passed: “Learned counsel submits that the petitioner has been attributed only simple injury for which reference is made to the opinion of doctors pursuant to the MLR; similarly circumstanced co-accused Manpreet Singh, who has been attributed grievous injury has been granted anticipatory bail by this Court vide order dated 23.02.2026; he is not involved in any other case and is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the Investigating Agency and will cooperate. Notice of motion. AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.20 20:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
CRM-M-31652-2026 (O&M)
At the asking of the Court, Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent- State and prays for time to file response. Adjourned to 20.07.2026. Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 08.06.2026. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions as enshrined under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023. However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join and cooperate with the Investigating Agency as required by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be deemed to have been vacated.”
3. Learned State counsel has filed status report and on instructions from ASI Harminder 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 29.05.2026 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 29.05.2026, 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) 20.07.2026
JUDGE
Ajay Goswami Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No AJAY GOSWAMI 2026.07.20 20:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document