1 2025:CGHC:23072 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRA No. 339 of 2025 Sonu Sahu S/o Late Jeevrakhan Sahu Aged About 25 Years At - Gondwara, Near Jyoti Kirana Store, PS Khamtarai, District Raipur (C.G.). ... Appellant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through PS Khamtarai, District Raipur (C.G.). ... Respondent For Appellant : Mr. Lukesh Kumar Mishra, Advocate For Respondent : Ms. Laxmeen Kashyap, P.L. Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal Order On Board 11/06/2025 1. This appeal under Section 14-A(2) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (in short “the SC/ST Act”) has been preferred by the appellant against the order dated 04.01.2025 passed by the Special Judge (Atrocities), Raipur (C.G.) in Special Sessions Case No.10/2024 whereby the bail application filed by the BHOLA NATH KHATAI Digitally signed by BHOLA NATH KHATAI Date: 2025.06.12 18:52:51 +0530 2 appellant under Section 483 of BNSS in connection with Crime No.269/2023 registered at Police Station Khamtarai, Raipur (C.G.) for commission of offence punishable under Sections 294, 302 & 34 of IPC, Sections 25 (1) (A) of Arms Act and Section 3 (2)(v) of the SC/ST Act has been rejected. 2. As per the prosecution case, the appellant along with co- accused is alleged to have assaulted deceased Ajay Kurre by knife due to which he suffered grievous injuries and died. On report being lodged by the complainant, offence under the aforesaid sections has been registered against the appellant. 3. Learned Counsel appearing for the Appellant submits that the appellant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the case. He submits that the appellant has been arrested on the basis of memorandum whereas no incriminating material has been recovered from his possession. He further submits that the appellant is in jail since 06.12.2023 and the trial is likely to take considerable time for its completion, therefore, the appellant may be released on bail. 4. On the other hand, learned counsel appearing for the State opposes the said prayer and submits that there is sufficient evidence available on record against the Appellant and the trial is in its final stage, therefore, the Appellant may not be granted bail. 5. I have heard learned Counsel appearing for the parties and perused the record. 6. Considering the entire facts and circumstances of the case particularly the nature and gravity of offence and the material collected and available on record against the appellant and also considering the fact that the trial Court 3 itself has observed in the impugned order that the trial is in its final stage, this Court is of the opinion that it is not a fit case where the appellant can be released on bail. 7. Accordingly, the present appeal is dismissed. 8. However, the Trial Court is directed to expedite the trial and to ensure that the trial is concluded as expeditiously as possible. Sd/- (Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal) Judge Khatai