1 CGHC010165092026 2026:CGHC:28004 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 3979 of 2026 Rohit Pirmani Alias Mendy S/o Ramesh Pirmani Aged About 34 Years R/o E.W.R.S. 26, Sector 3, Devendra Nagar, Raipur District Raipur Presently R/o Badvani Apartment, Near Amit Furniture, Gali No. 2, Fafadih P.S. Devendra Nagar, Raipur District Raipur Chhattisgarh ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Police Station Devendra Nagar, Raipur District Raipur Chhattisgarh ... Respondent For Applicant : Mr. Sanjay Agrawal, Advocate. For Non-applicant/State : Mr. Sumit Singh, Dy. A.G. Hon'ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Order on Board 07.07.2026 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.189/2025 registered at Police Station – Devendra Nagar, Raipur District Raipur (C.G.) for the offences punishable under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 317(5), 111 & 3(5) of the BNS 2023. VAIBHAV SINGH Digitally signed by VAIBHAV SINGH Date: 2026.07.07 18:06:33 +0530 2 2. The prosecution story in brief that the cyber crime Raipur received information between 01/01/2024 to 30/06/2025 regarding several transactions related to mule accounts, thereafter on 19/09/2025 the first information report (F.I.R.) was lodged against 16 account holders and not against the present applicant, during the investigation the co- accused namely Chandrashekhar Kaushal was arrested and in the memorandum of Chandrasekhar Kaushal he took the name of the present applicant alleging that the applicant used to sell the bank accounts for the sum of Rs. 12,000/-. It is noteworthy to mention that there is no single transaction in the final report related to the applicant. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case and that the allegations against him are false, baseless and malicious. It is contended that no offence is made out against the applicant, as he has been implicated solely on the basis of his memorandum statement and there is no direct or cogent evidence connecting him with the alleged offence. It is further submitted that the only allegation against the applicant is that he had allegedly facilitated the sale of certain bank accounts for a consideration of Rs.12,000/-, which has not been substantiated by the prosecution. Learned counsel further submits that the principal accused are Chandrashekhar Kaushal and Ravi Wadhwani, who were allegedly dealing in mule bank accounts, and the applicant has been implicated merely because he was acquainted with one of them. It is also submitted that the applicant has been in judicial custody since 21.12.2025, the investigation has been completed, and his continued incarceration is unwarranted. Learned counsel further submits that the applicant has no criminal antecedents, is a permanent 3 resident of the address mentioned in the cause title, there is no likelihood of his absconding or tampering with the prosecution evidence, and he is ready to furnish adequate surety and abide by all such terms and conditions as may be imposed by this Court. Hence, it is prayed that the applicant be enlarged on bail. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel opposed the bail application and submitted that the charge-sheet has already been filed in the present case. It is further submitted that the applicant has two criminal antecedents and, therefore, he is not entitled to the grant of 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 as the co-accused person, namely, Ravi Wadhwani, has already been granted regular bail by this Court vide order dated 27.04.2026 passed in MCRC No. 2799 of 2026, moreover, the fact that the charge - sheet has already been submitted in the present case before the competent Court and he has been in jail since 21.12.2025, 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 on the ground of parity. 7. 7. Let applicant, Rohit Pirmani Alias Mendy, involved in Crime No.189/2025 registered at Police Station – Devendra Nagar, Raipur District Raipur (C.G.) for the offences punishable under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 317(5), 111 & 3(5) of the BNS 2023, be released on bail on furnishing personal bond with two local sureties in the like sum to the satisfaction of the Court concerned with the following conditions:- 4 (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 her 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 court shall initiate proceedings against her, 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 provide a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance forthwith. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) CHIEF JUSTICE vaibhav