1 2025:CGHC:31710 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 5339 of 2025 Krishna Lilhare S/o Devkaran Lilhare, Aged About 38 Years R/o Village Piparkhar Kala, Police Station Bortalao, District - Rajnandgaon (C.G.) ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through The District Magistrate, District - Rajnandgaon (C.G.) Through Police Station Dongargarh, District – Rajnandgaon (C.G.) ---- Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Anuj Kumar Pandey, Advocate. For Non-applicant/State : Mr. Saumya Rai, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 09.07.2025 1. The applicant has preferred this First Bail Application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail, as he has been arrested in connection with Crime No. 113/2025, registered at Police Station – Dongargarh, District – Rajnandgaon (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 317(5), 111 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). 2. The case of the prosecution, is that on 18/03/2025, based on an application received from Cyber Cell Rajnandgaon (C.G.), through the Samanvaya Portal operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government RAJSHEKHAR SONI Digitally signed by RAJSHEKHAR SONI 2 of India, action was initiated against various mule account holders. It was found that a total amount of Rs. 2,00,000/- obtained through cyber fraud was deposited between 28/12/2023 and 07/10/2024, in various bank account numbers held at Axis Bank, Dongargarh Layer1 Branch (IFSC Code: UTIB0001399). A case was registered under the relevant Sections based on the written application and an investigation was initiated and during investigation it was revealed that the aforesaid amount was obtained through cyber fraud and deception, with the account holders knowingly facilitating the receipt of illegal funds through dishonest and fraudulent means. Allegedly, Rs 2,000/- was deposited in the account of the present applicant. Hence, this application. 3. It is argued by the learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case and there is no criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant. It is further submitted that the charge-sheet has been filed in this case. The applicant is in jail since 06.06.2025 and trial is likely to take quite long time for its conclusion, therefore, he prays for grant of bail. 4. On the other hand, the learned State counsel opposes the bail application and submits that there is no criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant, and the charge-sheet has been filed in this case. It is further submitted that on 18/03/2025, based on an application received from Cyber Cell Rajnandgaon (C.G.), through the Samanvaya Portal operated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, action was initiated against various mule account holders. It was found that a total amount of Rs. 2,00,000/- obtained through cyber fraud was deposited between 28/12/2023 and 07/10/2024, in various bank account numbers held at Axis Bank, Dongargarh Layer1 Branch (IFSC Code: 3 UTIB0001399). A case was registered under the relevant Sections based on the written application and an investigation was initiated and during investigation it was revealed that the aforesaid amount was obtained through cyber fraud and deception, with the account holders knowingly facilitating the receipt of illegal funds through dishonest and fraudulent means. Allegedly, Rs 2,000/- was deposited in the account of the present applicant, therefore, he is not entitled for grant of bail. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused all of the documents available on record. 6. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, nature and gravity of allegation levelled against the applicant and the fact that there is no any criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant, charge-sheet has been filed against the applicant, the applicant is in jail since 06.06.2025 and conclusion of the trial is likely to take some time, I am inclined to allow this application. 7. Let applicant, Krishna Lilhare, involved in Crime No. 113/2025, registered at Police Station – Dongargarh, District – Rajnandgaon (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 317(5), 111 and 3(5) of the BNS, be released on bail on his furnishing a personal bond with two sureties in the like sum to the satisfaction of the Court concerned with the following conditions:- (i) The applicant shall file an undertaking to the effect that he shall not seek any adjournment on the dates fixed for evidence when the witnesses are present in court. In case of default of this condition, it shall be open for the trial court to treat it as abuse of liberty of bail and pass orders in accordance with law. (ii) The applicant shall remain present before the trial 4 court on each date fixed, either personally or through his counsel. In case of his absence, without sufficient cause, the trial court may proceed against him under Section 269 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (iii) In case, the applicant misuses the liberty of bail during trial and in order to secure his presence, proclamation under Section 84 of BNSS. is issued and the applicant fails to appear before the court on the date fixed in such proclamation, then, the trial court shall initiate proceedings against him, in accordance with law, under Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (iv) The applicant shall remain present, in person, before the trial court on the dates fixed for (i) opening of the case, (ii) framing of charge and (iii) recording of statement under Section 351 of BNSS. If in the opinion of the trial court absence of the applicant is deliberate or without sufficient cause, then it shall be open for the trial court to treat such default as abuse of liberty of bail and proceed against him in accordance with law. 8. Office is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance forthwith. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Rajshekhar