1 2026:CGHC:25657 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRCA No. 922 of 2026 Bhagat Lahre @ Makund S/o Ghasiram Lahre Aged About 42 Years R/o Village Hardi Police Station And Tehsil Bhatgaon District Sarangarh Bilaigarh C.G. ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through- The Station House Officer, Police Of Police Station Bhatgaon District - Sarangarh-Bilaigarh C.G. ... Non-Applicant For Applicant : Mr. Raghuvendra Pradhan, Advocate For Non-Applicant/State : Ms. Smriti Shrivastava, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 23.06.2026 1. This anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has been filed by the applicant, who is apprehending his arrest in connection with Crime No. 93/2026 registered at Police Station – Bhatgaon, District - Sarangarh-Bilaigarh (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 69 and 351(3) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 2. The prosecution case, in brief, is that the complainant/victim lodged a report at Police Station Bhatgaon, District Sarangarh–Bilaigarh, alleging PREETI KUMARI Digitally signed by PREETI KUMARI Date: 2026.06.23 14:49:19 +0530 2 that the applicant/accused established physical relations with her on the false promise of marriage and continued such relationship for approximately one year. It is further alleged that the applicant sexually exploited the victim, caused termination of her pregnancy, and thereafter refused to marry her. On the basis of the said complaint, an FIR was registered at Police Station Bhatgaon for offences punishable under Sections 69 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and investigation was set into motion. It is pertinent to submit that both the applicant/accused and the complainant/victim are already married persons. In such circumstances, the allegation that the physical relationship was established on a promise of marriage is required to be examined in light of the admitted marital status of both parties. 3. It has been argued by the learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. It is submitted that both the applicant and the victim are already married and had been in a relationship for the last one year. During the course of their relationship, they developed physical intimacy, as a result of which the victim became pregnant and subsequently underwent termination of her pregnancy. It is further submitted that when the applicant refused to marry the victim, the FIR came to be lodged against him. Learned counsel further submits that the applicant has no previous criminal antecedents. Therefore, he prays for grant of regular bail to the applicant. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel opposes the bail application. It is further submitted that the applicant committed sexual intercourse with the victim on the pretext of marriage. Hence, the applicant is not entitled for grant of regular bail. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials 3 available on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, nature and gravity of allegation made against the applicant and as per the statement of the victim recorded under Section 183 of BNSS, the fact that both the applicant and the victim are already married and had been in a relationship for the last one year, during the course of their relationship, they developed physical intimacy, as a result of which the victim became pregnant and subsequently underwent termination of her pregnancy, when the applicant refused to marry the victim, the FIR came to be lodged against him, the applicant has no previous criminal antecedents, this Court is of the view that the applicant is entitled to be released on bail in this case. 7. Accordingly, the instant MCRCA is allowed and it is directed that in the event of arrest of the applicant – Bhagat Lahre @ Makund on executing a personal bond with 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 their adhaar card alongwith a colored postcard full size photo having printed the adhaar number on it, which shall be verified by the trial Court. 4 (e)The applicant shall not involve himself in any offence of similar nature in future. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) CHIEF JUSTICE Preeti