1 2026:CGHC:24797 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRCA No. 898 of 2026 Hemant Nag S/o Budhram Nag, Aged About 29 Years R/o Baidi Para, Kuakonda, South Bastar Dantewada (C.G.) ...Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Police Station Mahila Thana Dantewada District South Bastar Dantewada (C.G.) ... Respondent For Applicant : Shri Pravin Kumar Tulsyan, Advocate. For Respondent/State : Smt. Smriti Shrivastava, PL Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 18/06/2026 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.04/2026 registered at Police Station – Mahila Thana Dantewada District South Bastar Dantewada (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 64(2)(m) and 89 of B.N.S. GOURI MUDALIAR Digitally signed by GOURI MUDALIAR Date: 2026.06.19 13:23:16 +0530 2 2. Case of the prosecution, in brief, is that the victim has lodged the F.I.R. against the present applicant and alleged that he has maintained physical relationship with her since 04.10.2024 till 17.03.2026 on pretext of marriage, during that period she also became pregnant. Accordingly, the crime was registered and investigation was initiated. 3. It has been argued by learned counsel for the applicant that there was relationship of the applicant with the victim who is a lady aged about 29 years for the last two years and also they have established physical relationship, she became pregnant and pregnancy was also aborted, when the relationship could not materialize, she lodged present FIR. 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, also perused the statement of the victim who is a lady aged about 29 years under Section 183 BNSS, considering the fact that she came in contact with the applicant and they established consensual relationship and when the relationship could not materialize, present FIR has been lodged, considering the fact, I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the present applicant. 3 6. Accordingly, the instant MCRCA is allowed and it is directed that in the event of arrest of the applicant – Hemant Nag, 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