CRM-M-35312-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 166 CRM-M-35312-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 06.07.2026 Surinder Kumar @ Surinder Pal ...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and another ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present:- Mr. Ashdeep Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for quashing of order dated 04.03.2025 (Annexure P-1), passed by the Court of learned Judicial Magistrate First Class, Batala in case titled as Bhagwant Singh v. Surinder Kumar, filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, whereby the petitioner had been declared a proclaimed person. 2. After advancing arguments at length, learned counsel for the petitioner could not point out any lacuna in the impugned order. However, he has submitted that since the petitioner is ready to join the Court proceedings, he may be directed to surrender before the learned trial Court. 3. Keeping in view the limited prayer made by the petitioner and the fact that he is ready to join the Court proceedings which would obviously help in speedy conclusion of trial, the present petition is disposed of. The petitioner is directed to surrender before the learned trial Court within a period of 15 MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2026.07.06 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and

integrity of this document CRM-M-35312-2026 (O&M) -2- days from today and on doing so, the learned trial Court shall release him on bail, subject to his furnishing personal/surety bonds to its satisfaction. 4. Till the appearance of the petitioner before the learned trial Court, his arrest shall remain stayed. 5. It is made clear that in case the petitioner fails to appear before the learned trial Court within the stipulated time, this petition shall be deemed to be dismissed. 6. However, this relief shall be subject to payment of cost of Rs. 20,000/-, to be deposited by the petitioner with the learned trial Court, which shall be disbursed to respondent No.2/complainant on his appearance. 06.07.2026 (MANISHA BATRA) WaseemWaseemWaseemWaseem R.R.R.R. AnsariAnsariAnsariAnsari JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2026.07.06 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-35312-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 166 CRM-M-35312-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 06.07.2026 Surinder Kumar @ Surinder Pal ...Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and another ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present:- Mr. Ashdeep Singh, Advocate for the petitioner. MANISHA BATRA, J. (Oral) 1. The instant petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for quashing of order dated 04.03.2025 (Annexure P-1), passed by the Court of learned Judicial Magistrate First Class, Batala in case titled as Bhagwant Singh v. Surinder Kumar, filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, whereby the petitioner had been declared a proclaimed person. 2. After advancing arguments at length, learned counsel for the petitioner could not point out any lacuna in the impugned order. However, he has submitted that since the petitioner is ready to join the Court proceedings, he may be directed to surrender before the learned trial Court. 3. Keeping in view the limited prayer made by the petitioner and the fact that he is ready to join the Court proceedings which would obviously help in speedy conclusion of trial, the present petition is disposed of. The petitioner is directed to surrender before the learned trial Court within a period of 15 MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2026.07.06 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and

integrity of this document CRM-M-35312-2026 (O&M) -2- days from today and on doing so, the learned trial Court shall release him on bail, subject to his furnishing personal/surety bonds to its satisfaction. 4. Till the appearance of the petitioner before the learned trial Court, his arrest shall remain stayed. 5. It is made clear that in case the petitioner fails to appear before the learned trial Court within the stipulated time, this petition shall be deemed to be dismissed. 6. However, this relief shall be subject to payment of cost of Rs. 20,000/-, to be deposited by the petitioner with the learned trial Court, which shall be disbursed to respondent No.2/complainant on his appearance. 06.07.2026 (MANISHA BATRA) WaseemWaseemWaseemWaseem R.R.R.R. AnsariAnsariAnsariAnsari JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHAMMAD WASEEM ANSARI 2026.07.06 16:29 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document