1 2026:CGHC:3078 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 663 of 2026 • Manish Shrivas S/o Kamakhya Shrivas Aged About 20 Years R/o - Behind Shivam Tailors, Deorikhurd, P.S. - Torwa, District - Bilaspur (C.G.) ... Applicant versus • State Of Chhattisgarh Through P.S. - Torwa, District - Bilaspur (C.G.) ... Respondent (Cause title is taken from Case Information System) For Applicant : Mr. Achyut Tiwari, Advocate For Respondent/State : Ms. Monika Thakur, Panel Lawyer Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 19.01.2026 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. 119/2025, registered at Police Station – Torwa, District – Bilaspur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 296, 351(3), 109, 191(2), 191(3), 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). 2. The case of the prosecution, is that the complainant namely Khetro Mahanand, who is stated to be a Karate Coach, lodged a report alleging that on 14.03.2025 at about 4:30 p.m., the victim (Arun Das Manikpuri) and the complainant were sitting near the old water tank VAISHALI LUCKY NAGARIA Digitally signed by VAISHALI LUCKY NAGARIA Date: 2026.01.20 11:12:32 +0530 2 sub-station, Anganwadi, when about 5 to 7 boys allegedly arrived on 3 to 4 motorcycles and started abusing the victim. It is further alleged that they threatened to kill him while brandishing sharp- edged weapons such as swords and knives. When the victim protested, the present applicant, along with the other co-accused persons, allegedly attacked him with a knife. Subsequently, one steel knife was shown to have been seized From the possession of the present applicant. On the basis of said complaint FIR has been registered against the applicant and other co-accused persons. 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 is no criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant. It is further submitted that two co-accused persons have already been granted bail by this Court in MCRC Nos. 7916 of 2025 and 9616 of 2025 vide order dated 08.10.2025 and 26.11.2025 and the charge-sheet has been filed in this case. The applicant is in jail since 10.07.2025 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 is no criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant, and the charge-sheet has been filed in this case. It is further submitted that bail application of one co-accused has been rejected, 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, 3 nature and gravity of allegation levelled against the applicant and the fact that two co-accused persons have already been granted bail by this Court in MCRC Nos. 7916 of 2025 and 9616 of 2025 vide order dated 08.10.2025 and 26.11.2025, there is no any criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant, charge-sheet has been filed against the applicant, the applicant is in jail since 10.07.2025 and conclusion of the trial is likely to take some time, I am inclined to allow this application on the ground of parity. 7. Let applicant, Manish Shrivas, involved in Crime No.119/2025, registered at Police Station – Torwa, District – Bilaspur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 296, 351(3), 109, 191(2), 191(3), 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (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 4 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 vaishali