LABH CHAND vs STATE OF PUNJAB

207 ae THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M No.17802 of 2026 Date of Decision: 01.05.2026 Labh Chand ++ Petitioner Versus State of Punjab «-. Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BHARDWAJ RE Present: Mr. Anmol Puri, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Kuljinder Dhindsa, AAG, Punjab. Wk RAJESH BHARDWAJ, J. (ORAL) 1. Present petition has been filed praying for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner in case bearing FIR No.18, dated 16.02.2026, under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 3(5) of BNS, registered at Police Station Sadar Abohar, District Fazilka. 2. By virtue of order dated 06.04.2026, the petitioner was directed to join the investigation. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that pursuant to order dated 06.04.2026, the petitioner has joined the investigation and as such his interim bail may be made absolute. 4. Learned State counsel, on instructions, has affirmed the fact that the petitioner has joined the investigation and he is no more required for further investigation. RITTU 2026.05.01 18:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M No.17802 of 2026 -2- smerveii = a 5. In view of the above, interim ord