1 2026:CGHC:2311 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 494 of 2026 Chandrashekhar Verma S/o Derha Verma Aged About 19 Years R/o Korda, P.S. Lawan Dist. Balodabazar Bhatapara C.G. ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Police Station Balodabazar, District – Balodabazar-Bhatapara, C.G. ---- Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Akhand Pratap, Advocate. For Non-applicant/State : Mr. Bharat Gulabani, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 14.01.2026 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. 111/2025, registered at Police Station – Gidhpuri, District – Balodabazar-Bhatapara (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 331(3), 305 and 3(5) of the BNS. 2. The case of the prosecution, is that on 14.09.2025, the complainant Manoj Kumar Ghotlare appeared before Police Station Gidhpuri and lodged a report stating that on 12.09.2025, in the morning hours, he had gone to attend a social meeting in his village. That at about 09:21 RAJSHEKHAR SONI Digitally signed by RAJSHEKHAR SONI 2 AM, the complainant received a phone call from his wife Soniya Ghotlare, who informed him that at around 08:30 AM, she had locked the room and the main gate of the house and had gone to take a bath along with the children. That during her absence, their son informed her that one unknown person was seen coming out of the house and fleeing towards the roof side. That when the complainant's wife returned home, she found the household articles scattered and on inspection it was found that a gold ring, gold ear tops, a silver anklet and cash kept in the almirah were missing, which had been dishonestly removed by some unknown thief. 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 are 2 criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant out of which only one is pending. It is further submitted that the charge-sheet has been filed in this case. The applicant is in jail since 24.09.2025 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 are 2 criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant, and the charge-sheet has been filed in this case. It is further submitted that the applicant along with the co-accused are said to have committed a crime of theft of gold and silver ornaments from the house of the complainant, therefore, he is not entitled for grant of bail. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused all of the 3 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 are 2 criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant out of which only one is pending, charge-sheet has been filed against the applicant, the applicant is in jail since 24.09.2025 and conclusion of the trial is likely to take some time, I am inclined to allow this application. 7. Let applicant, Chandrashekhar Verma, involved in Crime No. 111/2025, registered at Police Station – Gidhpuri, District – Balodabazar-Bhatapara (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 331(3), 305 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 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 4 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