1 2026:CGHC:15135 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRCA No. 452 of 2026 Rajkumar Sahu S/o Kheduram Sahu Aged About 50 Years R/o Bhusdipali Chowk, Sonakhan, P.S. Kasdol, Distt- Balodabazar- Bhatapara (C.G.) ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through- Police Station- Kasdol, Distt- Balodabazar-Bhatapara (C.G.) ... Respondent For Applicant : Shri Pragalbha Sharma, Advocate. For Respondent/State : Dr. Saurabh Kumar Pande, Dy.A.G. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 01/04/2026 1. This first anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has been filed by the applicant, who is apprehending his arrest in connection with Crime No.433/2025 registered at Police Station – Kasdol, Balodabazar, Distt-Balodabazar- Bhatapara (C.G.) for the GOURI MUDALIAR Digitally signed by GOURI MUDALIAR Date: 2026.04.02 11:14:36 +0530 2 offences punishable under Sections 318(4), 316(5), 318(3), 111, 3(5) of B.N.S 2023. 2. Case of the prosecution, in brief, is that the complainant, namely Chhedilal Sahu lodged a written complaint, alleging that main accused namely, Ramnarayan Sahu, Anita Sahu and others lured him by promising extraordinary returns (doubling or tripling the investment within a year) through the stock market, on such assurance the complainant invested total sum of Rs.39,10,000/. The present applicant was not named in the FIR but was made an accused only on the basis of the memorandum of the co-accused (Chandraprakash). On the basis of which a crime was registered against the main accused Ramnarayan Sahu and others by PS Kasdol, Balodabazar, Distt-Balodabazar- Bhatapara (C.G.) bearing Crime No. 433/2025 under Sections 318(4), 316(5), 318(3), 111, 3(5) of B.N.S 2023. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated. He would submit that the present applicant has been made accused solely on the basis of the memorandum of co-accused (Chandraprakash). He would submit that the present applicant's name is not named in the statement of 180 of the complainant and the applicant's name was an "afterthought" and does not appear in the FIR. He would submit that co-accused Chandraprakash has been granted regular bail by this Court in MCRC No.1950/2026 on 13/03/2026, 3 co-accused Smt. Shashi Sahu has been granted anticipatory bail by this Court in MCRCA No.58/2026 on 13/01/2026 and also co- accused Ranu Dhruw has been granted anticipatory bail by this Court in MCRCA No.159/2026 on 02/02/2026. It is further submitted that the applicant is a permanent resident of address mentioned in the cause title and there is no likelihood of absconding, the applicant undertakes to abide by any conditions imposed by this Court, therefore, he submits that the present applicant is entitled to be released on anticipatory bail. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel, appearing for the non - applicant/State, opposes the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail. 5. Considering the facts & circumstances of the case, submission of learned counsel for the parties, materials available on record, considering the fact that co-accused Chandraprakash has been granted regular bail by this Court in MCRC No.1950/2026 on 13/03/2026, co-accused Smt. Shashi Sahu has been granted anticipatory bail by this Court in MCRCA No.58/2026 on 13/01/2026 and also co-accused Ranu Dhruw has been granted anticipatory bail by this Court in MCRCA No.159/2026 on 02/02/2026 and also considering the fact that investigation and trial are likely to take some time, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the present applicant. 4 6. Accordingly, the instant MCRCA is allowed and it is directed that in the event of arrest of the applicant – Rajkumar Sahu, on executing a personal bond and one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the arresting Officer, he shall be released on bail on the following conditions:- (a) The applicant shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such fact to the Court. (b) The applicant shall not act in any manner which will be prejudicial to fair and expeditious trial. (c) The applicant shall appear before the trial Court on each and every date given to him by the said Court till disposal of the trial. (d) The applicant and the surety shall submit a copy of his adhaar card along with a coloured postcard full size photo having printed the adhaar number on it, which shall be verified by the trial Court. (e) The applicant shall not involve himself in any offence of similar nature in future. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice gouri