BABLU vs STATE OF PUNJAB

215-b IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-9939-2026 Date of decision: May 05, 2026 BABLU ….Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUNJAB ....Respondent CORAM:- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Present: Mr. Ruhani Chadha, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Hardeep Hans, AAG, Punjab. ***** MANDEEP PANNU, J. (ORAL) 1. The instant petition under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No. 07 dated 10.01.2026, under Sections 20 and 29 of NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Rama Mandi, District Police Commissionerate Jalandhar, Punjab. 2. This Court vide order dated 19.02.2026, while issuing notice of motion, granted the concession of interim bail to the petitioner, subject to his joining the investigation. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in pursuance to the order dated 19.02.2026, the petitioner has joined the investigation. 4. Learned State counsel does not controvert the said fact and further submits that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. RITU SHARMA 2026.05.05 17:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-9939-2026 -2- 5. In view of the above, the ord