CRM-M-33171-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 309 CRM-M-33171-2026 Date of decision: 28th July, 2026 Prem Singh and another ...Petitioners Versus State of Punjab ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Durgesh Garg, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. Mr. Davinder Singh Khurana, Advocate for the complainant. *** MANISHA BATRA, J (ORAL):- Through the instant petition under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioners seek anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 111 dated 22.05.2026 registered under Sections 303(2), 329(3), 62 and 351(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNS’) and Section 4 of the Punjab Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act, at Police Station Sadar Jalalabad, District Fazilka. 2. As per the report received from Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court, matter remained a non-starter. However, learned counsel for the petitioners as well as complainant have jointly submitted that a compromise has been effected between the parties. 3. Vide order dated 08.06.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioners PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.28 18:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-33171-2026 -2- were released on interim bail and were directed to join investigation.

4. Learned State counsel on instruction states that the petitioners have joined the investigation and they are not required for custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the fact that the petitioners have already joined the investigation and the given nature of allegations, their pre-trial incarceration is not required. As such, without commenting on merits of case, it is observed that a case for release of petitioners on bail is made out. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order 08.06.2026 granting interim bail to the petitioners is made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. 6. Since the main petition has been disposed of, pending application, if any, is rendered infructuous. [MANISHA BATRA] JUDGE 28th July, 2026 Parveen Sharma 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes / No 2. Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.28 18:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRM-M-33171-2026 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 309 CRM-M-33171-2026 Date of decision: 28th July, 2026 Prem Singh and another ...Petitioners Versus State of Punjab ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANISHA BATRA Present: Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. Durgesh Garg, Assistant Advocate General, Punjab. Mr. Davinder Singh Khurana, Advocate for the complainant. *** MANISHA BATRA, J (ORAL):- Through the instant petition under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNSS’), the petitioners seek anticipatory bail in case FIR No. 111 dated 22.05.2026 registered under Sections 303(2), 329(3), 62 and 351(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNS’) and Section 4 of the Punjab Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act, at Police Station Sadar Jalalabad, District Fazilka. 2. As per the report received from Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court, matter remained a non-starter. However, learned counsel for the petitioners as well as complainant have jointly submitted that a compromise has been effected between the parties. 3. Vide order dated 08.06.2026 passed by this Court, the petitioners PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.28 18:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-33171-2026 -2- were released on interim bail and were directed to join investigation.

4. Learned State counsel on instruction states that the petitioners have joined the investigation and they are not required for custodial interrogation. 5. In view of the fact that the petitioners have already joined the investigation and the given nature of allegations, their pre-trial incarceration is not required. As such, without commenting on merits of case, it is observed that a case for release of petitioners on bail is made out. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and the order 08.06.2026 granting interim bail to the petitioners is made absolute, subject to compliance of conditions laid down in Section 482(2) of BNSS. 6. Since the main petition has been disposed of, pending application, if any, is rendered infructuous. [MANISHA BATRA] JUDGE 28th July, 2026 Parveen Sharma 1. Whether speaking/ reasoned : Yes / No 2. Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN SHARMA 2026.07.28 18:56 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document