1 2026:CGHC:4740 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 932 of 2026 Deep Sahu S/o Sukhram Sahu Aged About 38 Years At Ward No. 7 Mohbhatta Para, Nevra, Police Station - Tilda, Distt. Raipur, Chhattisgarh. ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Police Station - Tilda Newra, District – Raipur, Chhattisgarh. ---- Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Akash Mishra, Advocate. For Non-applicant/State : Mr. Soumya Rai, Dy. Govt. Advocate. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 28.01.2026 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. 452/2025, registered at Police Station – Tilda Newra, District – Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 303(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. 2. The case of the prosecution, is that on the basis of the complaint lodged by the complainant FIR bearing crime no. 452/2025 u/s 303(2), 3(5) of BNS was registered against unknown offender. In the said FIR the complainant had stated that on the intervening night of 08/10/2025 5 quintal MS Plate was stolen by unknown offender through vehicle no. CG 04 NK 3677. During the course of investigation, the applicant was RAJSHEKHAR SONI Digitally signed by RAJSHEKHAR SONI 2 arrested by the Police. 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 one is pending. It is further submitted that the charge-sheet has been filed in this case. The applicant is in jail since 10.10.2025 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 a total of 5 quintal MS Plate was stolen by the applicant and co-accused persons through vehicle No.CG-04-NK-3677, 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 are 2 criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant out of which one is pending, charge-sheet has been filed against the applicant, the applicant is in jail since 10.10.2025 and conclusion of the trial is likely to take some time, I am inclined to allow this application. 3 7. Let applicant, Deep Sahu, involved in Crime No. 452/2025, registered at Police Station – Tilda Newra, District – Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 303(2) 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 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 4 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