CRM-M-35297-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 174 CRM-M-35297-2026 Decided on : 06.07.2026 Harjeet Singh and another ......Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and another ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Narinder S. Lucky, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (ORAL) 1. Instant petition has been filed under Section 528 of BNSS, seeking quashing of FIR No. 93 dated 21.04.2026 registered under section 108 of BNS at Police Station, Goraya, District Jalandhar Rural. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners inter alia contends that one Jaswinder Singh committed suicide and on that account FIR in question was registered against three accused persons. Petitioners have nothing to do with the committal of suicide. There was some settlement between other accused and the deceased and petitioners were only the signatory to the settlement as a member of panchayat and numberdar respectively. No direct or indirect evidence causing inducement or instigation or abetment to commit suicide is even alleged. 3. Notice of motion. REENA 2026.07.08 10:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-35297-2026 4. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG Punjab, who is present in the Court accepts notice and points out that infact petition has been filed pre-maturely because investigation is still in progress.

5. In view of the information given by learned Sr. DAG Punjab, this Court does not find any substantial reason to entertain the instant quashing petition as same seems to be instituted at pre-mature stage, therefore, same is dismissed. However, it will be open for the petitioner to file such kind of petition at later stage, detailing therein the complete investigation report. 6. The petition is disposed of accordingly. 06.07.2026 (SANJAY VASHISTH) reena JUDGE Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO REENA 2026.07.08 10:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

CRM-M-35297-2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 174 CRM-M-35297-2026 Decided on : 06.07.2026 Harjeet Singh and another ......Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and another ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH Present: Mr. Narinder S. Lucky, Advocate for the petitioners Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG, Punjab SANJAY VASHISTH, J. (ORAL) 1. Instant petition has been filed under Section 528 of BNSS, seeking quashing of FIR No. 93 dated 21.04.2026 registered under section 108 of BNS at Police Station, Goraya, District Jalandhar Rural. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners inter alia contends that one Jaswinder Singh committed suicide and on that account FIR in question was registered against three accused persons. Petitioners have nothing to do with the committal of suicide. There was some settlement between other accused and the deceased and petitioners were only the signatory to the settlement as a member of panchayat and numberdar respectively. No direct or indirect evidence causing inducement or instigation or abetment to commit suicide is even alleged. 3. Notice of motion. REENA 2026.07.08 10:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh CRM-M-35297-2026 4. On advance notice, Mr. Neeraj Madaan, Sr. DAG Punjab, who is present in the Court accepts notice and points out that infact petition has been filed pre-maturely because investigation is still in progress.

5. In view of the information given by learned Sr. DAG Punjab, this Court does not find any substantial reason to entertain the instant quashing petition as same seems to be instituted at pre-mature stage, therefore, same is dismissed. However, it will be open for the petitioner to file such kind of petition at later stage, detailing therein the complete investigation report. 6. The petition is disposed of accordingly. 06.07.2026 (SANJAY VASHISTH) reena JUDGE Whether Speaking/Reasoned: YES/NO Whether Reportable: YES/NO REENA 2026.07.08 10:53 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh