NAVDEEP SINGH GILL AND ANOTHER vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER

1 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, hereinafter being referred to as ‘BNS’ GAURAV THAKUR 2026.07.18 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 GAURAV THAKUR 2026.07.18 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 3 A perusal of record shows that in the present case, following are the relevant factors which are required to be taken into consideration for a decision:- the petitioners have already joined the investigation; ii. that the recovery of money cannot be a subject matter of present investigation, as the abovesaid money is not a piece of evidence, which is supposed to be collected by the Investigating Agency; iii. as laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of ‘Vinay Kumar Gupta v. State of Madhya Pradesh’ [Criminal Appeal No.939 of 2026, decided on 16.02.2026], the petitioner cannot be forced to assist the prosecuting agency in effecting recovery of incriminating material, which may harm their interests or may amount to defeating his right of defence; GAURAV THAKUR 2026.07.18 18:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 4 iv. that as per law laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of ‘S