CRM-M/24541/2026 of GURVEEN KAUR Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 20 July 2026

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Bhartiya Nag concession o 19.03.2026, u of the Punjab 03.07.2026),

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HE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB HE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB HE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB HE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB CHANDIGAR CHANDIGAR CHANDIGAR CHANDIGAR

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ision: sion: ision: sion: July 20 July 20 July 20 July 20, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 oading: oading: oading: oading: July 20 July 20 July 20 July 20, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUM HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUM HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUM HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUM Mr. Lovish Arora, Advocate for Mr. Hemant Aggarwal, DAG Pu ***** ***** ***** ***** OEL OEL OEL OEL, J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) , J. (ORAL) Present petition has been file garik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 ( of anticipatory bail to the petiti under Section 406, 420 and 120 b Travel Professionals Regulati at Police Station Anaj Mandi, D On 30.04.2026, the following or “1. The present petition has been 2023 seeking grant of anticipatory b 19.03.2026 under Sections 316 (2), 3 Sanhita, 2023 registered at Police S Annexure P-1).

2. Allegations against the prese other co-accused namely, Amritpal S Kaur and Amarjeet Singh has dupe Rs.8,70,000/- on the pretext of sendi Singh, Deepak Anand and Harman complainants were sent abroad nor th

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....Respondent MEET GOEL MEET GOEL MEET GOEL MEET GOEL r the petitioner. unjab. ed under Section 482 of the (for short ‘BNSS’) for grant of ioner, in case FIR No.45 dated -B of the IPC, 1860 (Section 13 ion Act added vide order dated District Patiala. rder was passed: en filed under Section 482 of BNSS, bail in case bearing FIR No.45 dated 318 (4) and 61(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Station Anaj Mandi, District Patiala ent petitioner are that she alongwith Singh, Simranjeet Singh, Kamalpreet ed the complainant of an amount of ding the complainants namely, Gurpal npreet Kaur abroad but neither the heir money was returned to them.

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3. Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the present petitioner has been falsely involved in this case being the sister of the co- accused namely, Simranjeet Singh who was previously employed with one Gurpreet Singh, however, his brother left the job and due to grudge against the petitioner’s brother, false case has been registered against the co- accused and the present petitioner; complainant namely Gurpal Singh was earlier an employee to Gurpreet Singh and is well acquainted with the said Gurpreet Singh and in support thereof has annexed photographs (Annexure P-2); 31 FIRs have been registered against the said Gurpreet Singh and in counter blast to the same, the present FIR has been registered against the petitioner; earlier a similarly situated FIR no.307 dated 03.12.2022 under Sections 406, 420, 120-B IPC was registered by another employee of said Gurpreet Singh, namely Bachhiter Singh and in that case, the petitioner was granted the concession of anticipatory bail by a Coordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 20.08.2024 passed in CRM-M-27314-2024 and a quashing petition bearing CRM-M-44697- 2025 in the said FIR, is also pending for adjudication before this Court. In the present case, the petitioner has nothing to do with immigration firm and has been implicated in the present case, being the sister of co-accused namely, Simranjeet Singh who has differences with Gurpreet Singh; she has not received any amount in her account; except the present FIR there is no criminal case against the present petitioner and as such, prayed for grant of concession of anticipatory bail to her.

4. Notice of motion.

5. Ms. Komal Sidhu, Advocate has filed Memorandum of Appearance on behalf of complainants in Court today which is taken on record and contended that the present petitioner has been working with her brother Simranjeet Singh in his Immigration Firm and is involved in cheating the people in the name of sending them abroad. In the present case, the petitioner alongwith co-accused, despite of taking huge amount, has neither sent the complainants abroad nor returned their money.

6. In pursuance of advance notice, Mr. Anup Singh, AAG, Punjab put in appearance and accepted notice on behalf of respondent-State and submitted that main allegation is against the brother of the present petitioner i.e. Simranjeet Singh; when the complainants approached the brother of the petitioner, she was present in his office and assured the complainants that they will arrange for visa and send them abroad. However, on a query posed by this Court, it is fairly admitted that no amount has been received by the present petitioner in her account.

7. Heard.

8. Taking into consideration the contentions of learned counsel for the parties, facts & circumstances of the present case and the role assigned to the present petitioner; evidence regarding her complicity and the contentions raised by learned counsel for the petitioner that one of the complainants, namely Gurpal Singh, in the present case is an associate of Gurpreet Singh who was earlier employer of petitioner’s brother- Simranjeet Singh and in this regard, drew the attention of this Court towards photographs annexed with the paper book; earlier also a similarly situated case was registered against the present petitioner on the complaint of Bachhittar Singh who was also an employee of said Gurpreet Singh and in that case, the petitioner was granted the concession of anticipatory bail by a Coordinate Bench of this Court vide order dated 20.08.2024 passed in CRM-M-27314-2024; main allegations are against the co-accused namely Simranjeet Singh and petitioner has not received any amount in her account, hence, this Court finds merit in the present petition and as such, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation as and when required by Investigating Officer. In the event of her arrest, the petitioner shall be admitted to interim bail on furnishing of bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of investigating/arresting Officer subject to the conditions as MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.20 17:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment

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envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.), till the next date of hearing. Adjourned to 01.07.2026.” ” ” ”

2.1. On 03.07.2026, the following order was passed: “CRM CRM CRM CRM-25934 25934 25934 25934-2026 in CRM 2026 in CRM 2026 in CRM 2026 in CRM-M-24541

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Notice of the application in hand be issued to respondent-State of Punjab. On the strength of advance notice; Mr. Adhiraj Singh, AAG, Punjab causes appearance on behalf of the respondent-State of Punjab. Having heard learned counsel for the rival parties and upon perusal of the record, the application in hand is granted and it is clarified that the interim order dated 30.04.2026 earlier passed in the petition shall be read in respect of offence under Section 13 of the Punjab Travel Professionals Regulation Act. CRM stands disposed of. CRM CRM CRM CRM-M-24541

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Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner was unable to join investigation in terms of interim protection earlier afforded to her, on account of the said interim order not having been passed in respect of Section 13 of the Punjab Travel Professionals Regulation Act (ibid). He seeks and is afforded another opportunity to do so. Ergo, the petitioner shall now cause appearance before the concerned Investigating Officer at 11:00 AM in the concerned police station on 08.07.2026. List for consideration on 20.07.2026. Be taken up in the urgent cause list.”

3. Learned State counsel (on instructions) has stated that pursuant to the orders dated 30.04.2026 & 03.07.2026, the petitioner has joined investigation and her custodial interrogation is not required.

4. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and upon perusal of the record; especially in view of the factum of the petitioner having joined investigation and her custodial interrogation is not being sought for by the State; the interim orders dated 30.04.2026 & 03.07.2026 passed by this Court is made absolute, subject to the conditions as enumerated under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023.

5. Petition stands allowed allowed allowed allowed, accordingly.

6. This order should not be treated as “blanket” order. It will not be read as granting petitioner indefinite protection from arrest. It shall be MAHAVIR SINGH 2026.07.20 17:07 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/ judgment

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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.

7. 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.

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

9. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of.

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JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE July 20 July 20 July 20 July 20, 2026 , 2026 , 2026 , 2026 mahavir Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No

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