GURPREET SINGH ALIAS MANNU vs STATE OF PUNJAB

LAVISHA 2026.07.15 18:26 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document PHHC, Chandigarh CRM-M-2195-2026 (O&M) -2- 4. On 12.03.2026, Coordinate Bench of this Court directed the State to indicate whether there existed any call detail records or WhatsApp conversations between the petitioner and the accused, who were allegedly apprehended at the spot. 5. Today, learned State counsel, on instructions from ASI Harjinder Singh, has expressed his inability to satisfy the aforesaid query or to place any such material on record. 6. Therefore, in the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court does not find it necessary to keep the present petition pending any further and, accordingly, deems it appropriate to dispose of the same, with the direction to the petitioner to join the investigation within two weeks from today or as and when called by the investigating officer, and in the eventuality of the arrest, petitioner would be released on anticipatory bail, subject to his furnishing bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer. The petitioner shall also be abide by all the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023 (earlier Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.). 7. Bes