Punjab-Haryana High Court
Jitesh Sethi vs State Of Punjab And Another on 27 July, 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT
CHANDIGARH
CRM-M No.11519 of 2026
Date of decision: 27.07.2026
Jitesh Sethi
...Petitioner
Versus
State of Punjab and another
...Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL
Present :- Mr. Amandeep Singh Manaise, Advocate
for the petitioner.
Mr. Manpreet Singh DAG, Punjab,
for respondent No.1-State.
Ms. G. K. Mann, Senior Advocate with
Mr. Anmol Jeevan Singh Gill, Advocate
for respondent No.2.
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H.S.GREWAL, J. (Oral)
1. The present petition has been filed under Section 482 of the
BNSS, 2023, for seeking anticipatory bail in case FIR No.09 dated
06.02.2026 under Sections 406, 419, 420, 465, 468, 471 IPC {new Sections
316(2), 319(2), 318(4), 336(2), 340(2), 336(3) BNS}, registered at Police
Station Shahpur Kandi District Pathankot.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in terms of the
order dated 27.02.2026, the petitioner has joined the investigation.
3. On the other hand, learned State counsel, on instructions from
the Investigating Officer, affirms that the petitioner has joined the
investigation and is no longer required for custodial interrogation.
4. I have heard learned counsel for the parties.
SEEMA SHARMA
2026.07.30 14:30
I attest to the accuracy and
authenticity of this
order/judgment
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5. Without commenting on the merits of the case, this Court is of
the view that the petitioner has made out a case for grant of anticipatory
bail.
6. Consequently, the petition is allowed and the interim order
dated 27.02.2026 is made absolute. The petitioner is directed to appear
before the Investigating Officer within a period of 07 days from the date of
receipt of a certified copy of this order. In the event of his appearance and
joining the investigation, he shall be released on anticipatory bail on his
furnishing adequate bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the Arresting/
Investigating Officer, which shall remain operative till the submission of
the final report under Section 193 BNSS (erstwhile Section 173 Cr.P.C.)
and shall continue to join the investigation as and when required. This
relief shall, however, remain subject to the following conditions envisaged
under Section 482(2) of the BNSS [erstwhile Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.]:-
i) that the petitioner shall make himself available for
interrogation by a police officer as and when required;
ii) that the petitioner shall not, directly or indirectly,
make any inducement, threat or promise to any person
acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade
him/her from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any
police officer;
iii) that the petitioner shall not leave India without prior
permission of the Court;
iv) such other condition as may be imposed under sub-
section (3) of Section 480, as if the bail were granted
under that Section.
(H.S.GREWAL)
27.07.2026 JUDGE
seema Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No
Whether Reportable: Yes/No
SEEMA SHARMA
2026.07.30 14:30
I attest to the accuracy and
authenticity of this
order/judgment
