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BNSS Section 482 | Anticipatory Bail Denied in Firearm Offences Despite Private Compromise : Punjab & Haryana HC
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|Punjab and Haryana High Court

BNSS Section 482 | Anticipatory Bail Denied in Firearm Offences Despite Private Compromise : Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that anticipatory bail cannot be granted in serious offences involving firearms, even if the parties reach a private compromise. The court emphasized that public interest in prosecuting grave crimes overrides private settlements, reinforcing the non-negotiable nature of firearm-related offences under criminal law.