CRM-M/23851/2026 of BHOLU DIN @ BHOLUDEEN @ BHOLU @ GAINDA Vs STATE OF PUNJAB on 16 July 2026

1. Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in FIR No.118 dated 05.12.2025 under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 324(4), 191(3), 190, 351(2) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Police Station Gardhiwala, District Hoshiarpur. Section 117(2) BNS was added in the FIR during investigation. This is the first petition for anticipatory bail.

2. While issuing notice of motion on 14.05.2026, following order was passed:- “1. The instant petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.118 dated 05.12.2025, registered under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 324(4), 191(3), 190, 351(2) of BNS (Section 117(2) of BNS added later on), at Police Station Gardhiwala, District Hoshiarpur.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner prayed for concession of anticipatory bail to the present petitioner on the following grounds: I. The petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case. II. That the allegations against the petitioner pertain only to causing simple injuries. III. That the maximum punishment prescribed for the alleged offence under Section 117(2) of BNS is up to seven years. IV. That the present FIR has been lodged due to rivalry and personal enmity between the parties; that prior to the registration of the present FIR, the petitioner had already lodged an FIR against the real brother of the complainant (Annexure P-3). V. That the petitioner is having clean and clear antecedents and is not involved in any other criminal case. VI. That the petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation and to cooperate with the investigating agency.

3. Notice of motion.

4. Ms. Navreet Kaur, AAG, Punab accepted notice on behalf of the respondent-State by filing a short reply by way of an affidavit of Sukhpal Singh, PPS, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sub-Divison Tanda, District Hoshiarpur, and same is taken on record. She upon instructions from ASI Jiwan Lal opposed the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner on the following grounds: I. That the present petitioner actively participated in the commission of alleged offence; II. He caused injuries to the complainant on his elbow with a sharp edged weapon, however, the injury is stated to be simple in nature.

5. Heard.

6. Taking into consideration the contentions of learned counsel for the parties, this Court finds merit in the present petition on the following grounds:- I. The allegations against the present petitioner are that he inflicted a datar blow on the elbow of the complainant. II. The injuries attributed to the petitioner are declared to be simple in nature. III. The offences alleged against the petitioner are triable by the learned Magistrate. IV. The petitioner is having clean and clean antecedents and is not involved in any other case.

7. In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to join investigation as and when required by the Investigating Officer. In the event of arrest, the petitioner be released on interim bail on furnishing personal bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of Arresting/Investigating Officer till the next date of hearing subject to the conditions as envisaged under Section 482(2) of the BNSS.

8. Adjourned to 16.07.2026.”

3. On instructions from ASI Jeevan Lal, learned State counsel submits that petitioner has joined investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation.

4. Pursuant to order of this Court dated 14.05.2026, petitioner has joined investigation. Considering all relevant facts and circumstances, but without commenting on merits of the case, the petition is allowed and order dated 14.05.2026, 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 miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of. (SHALINI SINGH NAGPAL) 16.07.2026

JUDGE Sumit Singla Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No