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Lalit Kumar v. State of Punjab

Punjab & Haryana HC18 Feb 2026CRM-M/3856/2026

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Lalit Kumar v. State of Punjab; CRM-M-3856-2026 (O&M); Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh; Aman Chaudhary J.; interim bail on arrest; Section 482(2) BNSS conditions; join investigation by 31.01.2026; forged arms licence procured through agent Vicky; Security Guard employment; deemed vacated on non-cooperation; DAG Gagandeep Kaur; adjourned to 18.02.2026.

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Interim order passed: petitioner to join investigation on or before 31.01.2026, with interim bail upon arrest to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer subject to conditions under Section 482(2) BNSS, and vacation of the order on failure to cooperate; matter adjourned to 18.02.2026. ¶24

Lalit Kumar Vs State of Punjab — Anticipatory Bail | Punjab & Haryana HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH

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CRM-M-3856-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 18.02.2026

Lalit Kumar

....Petitioner

Versus

State of Punjab

...Respondent

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY

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Present : Ms. Kamlesh, Advocate for the petitioner

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AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL)

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner, who was desirous of getting the job as 'Security Guard' for his better future, though he was driver by profession and belongs to poor strata of society, applied for obtaining arms licence, which is essential for the said purpose. In this regard, he also got conducted his three tests for eyes, bone and dope by depositing Rs.1500/-, a receipt whereof has been annexed as Annexure P-2 issued by the DH Ludhiana, Punjab dated 20.06.2024. However, in order to expedite the process, he got in touch with one agent, namely, Vicky, who took money from him for getting the said licence issued, which having been obtained, was submitted before the authorities, but was found to be forged. He othewise has no criminal antecedents. The petitioner is ready and willing to join the investigation as and when required by the investigating agency and will cooperate.

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Notice of motion.

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At the asking of the Court, Ms. Gagandeep Kaur, DAG, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of respondent-State.

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Meanwhile, the petitioner is directed to join the investigation on or before 31.01.2026. In the event of his arrest, he shall be released on interim bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer, subject to compliance of conditions

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MOHIT 2026.02.18 17:46 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

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CRM-M-3856-2026 (O&M)

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as enshrined under Section 482 (2) BNSS.

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However, it is clarified that if the petitioner does not join and cooperate with the Investigating Agency as required by the Arresting/Investigating Officer, this interim order shall be deemed to have been vacated.

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Adjourned to 18.02.2026.

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18.02.2026	(AMAN CHAUDHARY) JUDGE
M.Kamra
Whether speaking/reasoned	: Yes / No
Whether reportable	: Yes / No

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Lalit Kumar v. State of Punjab

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