ORDER

Leave granted.

2. This appeal challenges the order dated 27.03.2026 passed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh in CRM-M-13429 of 2026.

3. Apprehending arrest in connection with FIR No.211/2025 registered at Police Station – HTM Hisar, District – Hisar for the offence punishable under Sections 109(1), 115, 117(2), 190, 191(2), 333 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the appellant preferred an application before the High Court seeking anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (“BNSS” for short).

4. Said application for anticipatory bail has been rejected by the High Court vide the impugned order dated 27.03.2026. Hence, the instant appeal has been preferred.

5. By order dated 20.04.2026, this Court issued notice to the respondent and directed that no coercive steps shall be taken as against the appellant.

6. We have heard learned senior counsel for the appellant and learned counsel appearing for the respondent/State and perused the material on record.

7. Learned senior counsel for the appellant submitted that the other co-accused have been granted regular bail but the reason as to why the appellant is seeking anticipatory b