1 2026:CGHC:11684 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 2036 of 2026 Manish Kujur S/o Babulal Aged About 21 Years R/o Village- Korandha (Mahuatoli), P.S- Korandha, District- Balrampur- Ramanujganj (C.G.) ... Applicant versus State of Chhattisgarh through- S.H.O Police Station- Korandha District- Balrampur- Ramanujganj (C.G.) ... Respondent For the applicant : Mr. Pushkar Sinha, Advocate For the State : Ms. Priya Sharma, Panel Lawyer Hon’ble Shri Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal (Order on Board) 11.03.2026 1. This is first bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the applicant in Crime No. 32/2025 registered at Police Station Korandha District Balrampur-Ramanujganj (CG) for the offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(2)(m) of B.N.S. and Sections 5(j)(ii), 5(1) & 6 of the POCSO Act. 2. As per the prosecution case on 07.10.2025,the complainant lodged the report that the applicant had enticed away her minor daughter from their lawful guardianship and committed sexual intercourse with her on the pretext of marriage. On such report, crime was registered and the applicant was arrested on 08.10.2025. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that it is clear from the victim’s court statement that no incident was caused by the applicant and ALLENA ANNAJEE RAO Digitally signed by ALLENA ANNAJEE RAO Date: 2026.03.12 17:14:41 +0530 2 the entire prosecution case was denied by her. He further submits that although the prosecutrix is stated to be minor, yet the evidence of her correct age has not been proved. He submits that the applicant is in jail since 08.10.2025 and till date out of a total 15 witnesses, only the victim has been examined and there is no immediate possibility of disposal of case, therefore, the applicant may be enlarged on bail. 4. Per contra, learned State Counsel opposes the bail application and submits that the victim was minor at the time of incident and the applicant had taken her away and committed forcible sexual intercourse on the pretext of marriage, as a result of which, she became pregnant. 5. The victim along with her father has appeared through VC from the concerned DLSA and expressed “no objection” to grant bail to the applicant. 6. Having considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties and further looking to the court statement of the victim as also the fact that the trial is likely to take time, without observing anything on the merits of the case I am inclined to release the applicant on regular bail. 7. Accordingly, this bail application is allowed and the applicant is directed to be released on bail on his furnishing a personal bond in sum of Rs.25,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the trial Court for his appearance before the said Court as and when directed in that behalf. Cc as per rules. Sd/- (Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal) Judge Rao