1 2026:CGHC:27139 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR MCRC No. 4413 of 2026 Rajesh Verma S/o Shri Duryodhan Verma Aged About 31 Years R/o Village Mohra, Police Station Suhela, Distt. Balodabazar- Bhatapara (C.G.) ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Police Station Suhela, Distt. Balodabazar- Bhatapara (C.G.) ---- Respondent (Cause title is taken from the CIS) ___________________________________________________________ For Applicant : Mr. Ravi Pandey, Advocate appears on behalf of Ms. Neeta Tulsani Thawani, Advocate For State-Respondent : Mr. Vivek Mishra, PL ___________________________________________________________ Hon'ble Shri Justice Radhakishan Agrawal Order on Board 02/07/2026 1. This is second bail application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the applicant. The first bail application was dismissed on merits vide order dated 10.12.2025 VASANT KUMAR Digitally signed by VASANT KUMAR Date: 2026.07.02 16:40:29 +0530 2 in MCRC No.9565 of 2025. 2. The prosecution case, in brief, is that the applicant established physical relations with the victim on the false promise of marriage, uploaded her private photographs/videos on WhatsApp, and threatened her. On the basis of the report, the crime was registered and the applicant was arrested during investigation. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant contended that the applicant is an innocent and has been falsely implicated in the said case. He further contended that only 08 prosecution witnesses have been examined out of 26 prosecution witnesses, trial has not been concluded and the applicant is in jail since 06.11.2024 and the trial will take time for its conclusion, therefore, the applicant may be released on bail. 4. Learned State Counsel submits that this is second bail application of the applicant and there is no substantial change in the ground for grant of bail to the applicant. 5. Learned State counsel submits that notice issued to the victim/complainant has been served upon father of the victim, but no one appeared on her behalf. 6. I have heard learned counsel for the parties. 3 7. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and further considering that there is no substantial change in the ground for grant of bail to the applicant. 8. Accordingly, the bail application of the applicant stands rejected. 9. Office is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for information. Sd/- (Radhakishan Agrawal) Judge Vasant