JASWANT SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

206 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.19202 of 2026 Date of decision: 08.05.2026 Jaswant Singh …Petitioner Versus State of Punjab …Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE MANDEEP PANNU Present :- Mr. Karandeep Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Hardeep Hans, AAG, Punjab for the respondent-State ***** MANDEEP PANNU, J. (Oral) 1. The instant petition under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has been filed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in FIR No.178 dated 24.08.2022 registered under Sections 452, 323 and 34 IPC (corresponding Sections 333, 115 and 3 of BNS) at Police Station Sadar Fazilka, Tehsil and District Fazilka. 2. This Court vide order dated 23.04.2026, 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 23.04.2026, 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 NEETU RANI 2026.05.08 15:57 I attest to the acc