1 2026:CGHC:2743 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 570 of 2026 Vikas Madhukar @ Ravan S/o Ramseva Madhukar Aged About 25 Years Indira Nagar, Sukravari Bazar, P.S.- Urla, District (Revenue And Civil)- Raipur (C.G.) ...Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Police Station- Urla, District- Raipur (C.G.) ... Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Yogesh Pandey, Advocate. For Non-applicant/State : Ms. Palak Dwivedi, Panel Lawyer Hon'ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Order on Board 16.01.2026 1. This is the first bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the applicant who has been arrested in connection with Crime No. 391/2025 registered at Police Station – Urla District - Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. 2. The case of the prosecution, in brief, is that on the date of the incident, i.e., 11.10.2025, the police received secret information from a mukhbir VAIBHAV SINGH Digitally signed by VAIBHAV SINGH Date: 2026.01.16 17:52:09 +0530 2 that a person was carrying a knife and was threatening people in the locality by brandishing the same. Acting upon the said information, the police immediately reached the spot and apprehended the accused person from the place of occurrence. It is alleged that the accused was found in possession of the knife and was creating fear among the public. Thereafter, the necessary investigation was carried out, statements of witnesses were recorded, and after completion of the investigation, the police submitted the charge-sheet against the accused person before the competent Court. 3. The applicant respectfully submits that he is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submits that as he had no direct or indirect involvement in the alleged incident and has been roped in after about one month without any credible material. The applicant has been in custody since 11.10.2025, and the offences are triable by the learned Magistrate First Class; therefore, his continued pre-trial detention is wholly unwarranted. It is further submitted that the applicant neither carried any knife nor threatened the public, and no incriminating article was seized from him; the alleged knife is stated to be an ordinary kitchen knife which is not dangerous in nature, clearly indicating a false and concocted case. The applicant is a permanent resident of the address mentioned above and there is no likelihood of his absconding or tampering with the prosecution witnesses. He undertakes to abide by all the terms and conditions that may be imposed by this Hon’ble Court and is ready to furnish adequate surety; hence, he deserves to be enlarged on bail. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel opposes the bail application, 3 she submits that the applicant has 07 criminal antecedents, therefore, applicant is not entitled for grant of regular bail. 5. I have heard learned counsel appearing for the parties and perused the case diary. 6. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, nature and gravity of offence levelled against the present applicant, moreover, the charge-sheet has been filed before the competent Court and he is in jail since 11.10.2025 and conclusion of the trial may take some more time, therefore, this Court is of the view that the present applicant is entitled to be released on bail in this case. 7. Let the Applicant – Vikas Madhukar @ Ravan, involved in Crime No. 391/2025 registered at Police Station – Urla District - Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, be released on bail on his furnishing personal bond with two local 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, 4 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 vaibhav