CRM-M-262744-2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HHIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AAND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (207 ) CRRM-M-26274-2026 (O&M) D ate of decision : 14.07.2026 GURPREET SSINGH ... Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM: HOON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANNISHA BATRA Present: Mss. Shweta Bawa, Advocate for thhe petitioner Mss. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BAATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. Thhrough the instant petition uunder Section 482 of the Bharatiya Naggarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioner seekks anticipatory bail in case FIRR No.74 dated 28.04.2026 registered undeer Section 61 of the Punjab EExcise Act, 1914 at Police Station Nihal Siingh Wala, Moga. 2. Vi de order dated 11.05.2026 ppassed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail aand was directed to join investigation. 3. Leearned State counsel filed status report dated 13.07.2026 and on instructions states that the petitioner has joined the investigation on 19.05.2026 andd the custodial interrogation of thhe petitioner is not required. AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.14 19:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-262744-2026 (O&M) (2)

4. In view of the fact that the petitiioner has already joined the investigation annd given the nature of allegationns, his pre-trial incarceration is not requiredd. As such, without commentinng on merits of case, it is observed that aa case for release of petitioner oon anticipatory bail is made out. Accordinglly, the petition is allowed and thhe order 11.05.2026 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolutee, subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSSS. 5. Sinnce the main petition has bbeen disposed of, pending application, if aany, is rendered infructuous. (MMANISHA BATRA) JUDGE 14.07.2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- YYes/No Amit Sharma Whether reportable:- Yes/No AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.14 19:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.

CRM-M-262744-2026 (O&M) (1) IN THE HHIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AAND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH (207 ) CRRM-M-26274-2026 (O&M) D ate of decision : 14.07.2026 GURPREET SSINGH ... Petitioner Versus STATE OF PUUNJAB ...Respondent CORAM: HOON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANNISHA BATRA Present: Mss. Shweta Bawa, Advocate for thhe petitioner Mss. Sakshi Bakshi, AAG, Punjab **** MANISHA BAATRA, J. (ORAL) 1. Thhrough the instant petition uunder Section 482 of the Bharatiya Naggarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioner seekks anticipatory bail in case FIRR No.74 dated 28.04.2026 registered undeer Section 61 of the Punjab EExcise Act, 1914 at Police Station Nihal Siingh Wala, Moga. 2. Vi de order dated 11.05.2026 ppassed by this Court, the petitioner was released on interim bail aand was directed to join investigation. 3. Leearned State counsel filed status report dated 13.07.2026 and on instructions states that the petitioner has joined the investigation on 19.05.2026 andd the custodial interrogation of thhe petitioner is not required. AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.14 19:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CRM-M-262744-2026 (O&M) (2)

4. In view of the fact that the petitiioner has already joined the investigation annd given the nature of allegationns, his pre-trial incarceration is not requiredd. As such, without commentinng on merits of case, it is observed that aa case for release of petitioner oon anticipatory bail is made out. Accordinglly, the petition is allowed and thhe order 11.05.2026 granting interim bail to the petitioner is made absolutee, subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSSS. 5. Sinnce the main petition has bbeen disposed of, pending application, if aany, is rendered infructuous. (MMANISHA BATRA) JUDGE 14.07.2026 Whether speaking/reasoned:- YYes/No Amit Sharma Whether reportable:- Yes/No AMIT SHARMA 2026.07.14 19:25 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.