1 2026:CGHC:317 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 10501 of 2025 Ravi Shriwas S/o Shri Jagrakhan Shriwas Aged About 23 Years R/o Akaltara, P.S. Akaltara, District : Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh ... Applicant versus State of Chhattisgarh Through - S.H.O. P.S. Akaltara, District : Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh ... Non-Applicant For Applicant : Mr. Ravindra Sharma, Advocate. For Non-Applicant/State : Ms. Nupur Trivedi, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 05.01.2026 1. The applicant has preferred this First Bail Application under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail, as he has been arrested in connection with Crime No.421/2025, registered at Police Station – Akaltara, District : Janjgir-Champa (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 109, 296, 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 307, 294, 34 of Indian Penal Code). 2. The case of the prosecution, in brief, is that the complainant, E. Mahesh, lodged a complaint on 02.09.2025 stating that he is working as an Operator at KSK Plant, Akaltara. He stated that on the date of the incident, he was on leave and, after informing his wife, went out to PREETI KUMARI Digitally signed by PREETI KUMARI Date: 2026.01.06 10:45:43 +0530 2 consume liquor. While he was consuming liquor at an English liquor shop, the applicant and other co-accused arrived there to consume liquor and were carrying a mini sound system, on which they were playing songs at a high volume. When the complainant tried to stop them, they started quarreling with him. Thereafter, suddenly one person inflicted an injury upon him with a knife. The persons present there were calling the assailant by the name “Ravi.” Another person intervened and saved the complainant. Subsequently, the complainant went to the police station and lodged the complaint against Ravi and others. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant has argued that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. It is submitted that the applicant had gone to a liquor shop to consume liquor, where the complainant was also consuming liquor. It is alleged that the applicant was playing loud music, which was objected to by the complainant, following which a scuffle took place and the applicant allegedly assaulted the complainant with a knife, resulting in one lacerated wound on his person. It is further submitted that no internal injury was caused. It is also submitted that the applicant has no previous criminal antecedents. The charge-sheet has already been filed, and the applicant has been in judicial custody since 03.09.2025. The conclusion of the trial is likely to take a considerable amount of time. Therefore, learned counsel prays for the grant of regular bail to the applicant. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel opposes the bail application and submits that the charge-sheet has been filed in the present case. It is further submitted that the applicant assaulted the complainant with a knife, resulting in one lacerated wound on his person. Hence, the applicant is not entitled for grant of regular bail. 3 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, nature and gravity of allegation made against the applicant and the fact that no internal injury was caused to the complainant, further the applicant has no previous criminal antecedents, the charge-sheet has already been filed, and the applicant has been in judicial custody since 03.09.2025 and the conclusion of the trial is likely to take quite long time, hence, this Court is of the view that the applicant is entitled to be released on bail in this case. 7. Accordingly, the bail application is allowed. Let applicant - Ravi Shriwas involved in Crime No.421/2025, registered at Police Station – Akaltara, District : Janjgir-Champa (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 109, 296, 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 307, 294, 34 of Indian Penal Code), 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. 4 (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 Preeti