1. Leave granted.

2. The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, by the impugned judgment and order dated 13th June, 2025, has dismissed the appellant's prayer for bail in anticipation of arrest.

3. Appellant figures as an accused in FIR No.0102 dated 14th May, 2025 registered at Police Station City Jagraon, District Ludhiana Rural under Sections 406, 420, 120-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 13 of the Punjab Travel Professionals (Regulations) Act, 2024.

4. We have heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.

5. It is not in dispute that the appellant has joined investigation in terms of the earlier order of this Court.

6. Having regard to the facts and circumstances, more particularly the nature of allegations levelled against the appellant who also happens to be a woman, we are of the considered opinion that custodial interrogation of the appellant is not required; thus, the appeal deserves acceptance and the appellant may be admitted to an order for release on bail in anticipation of arrest.

7. Accordingly, we set aside the impugned judgment and order.

8. It is directed that in the event of the appellant being arrested, she shall be released on bail on terms and conditions to be imposed by the trial court.

9. Needless to observe, the appellant shall not, directly or indirectly, by making inducement, threat or promise, dissuade any person acquainted with the facts of the case from disclosing such facts to any police officer or to the court.

10. Also, if the investigating officer calls upon the appellant to further join investigation, she shall attend the police station.

11. We clarify that the observations made in this order and grant of bail to the appellant in anticipation of arrest will not be treated as findings on the merits of the case.

12. The appeal is, accordingly, allowed on the aforesaid terms.

13. Pending application(s), if any, stand disposed of.