1 CGHC010182282026 2026:CGHC:29006 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 4389 of 2026 • Dilkhush Yadav S/o. Shri Brijesh Yadav Aged About 18 Years R/o. Urla Rajendra Nagar, Police Station Urla District- Raipur (C.G.) ... Applicant(s) versus • State of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Police Station Urla, Raipur District- Raipur (C.G.) ... Respondent(s) For Applicant(s) : Mr. Pushpendra Kumar Patel, Advocate For Respondent(s) : Ms. Ritika Verma, Panel Lawyer Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 10.07.2026 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. 71/2026, registered at Police Station – Urla, District – Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 296, 115(2), 351(2), 333, 118(1), 191(2), 191(3) and 324 of BNS, 2023. 2. The case of the prosecution, is that the complainant had lodged a written report in Police Station on 04.03.2026, alleging therein that at about 1.50 pm, the accused persons had used filthy languages and obscene words in front of the ladies sitting in front of his house. VAISHALI LUCKY NAGARIA Digitally signed by VAISHALI LUCKY NAGARIA Date: 2026.07.10 18:46:46 +0530 2 On his protest, the accused persons had committed marpit with the complainant, then the complainant entered into his house to save himself, then the accused persons entered into his house with bricks and committed marpit, resulting the complainant had received injuries on his thigh. During the marpit, when Ramnaresh Yadav protected the complainant, then the accused persons had also committed marpit with him. Based on the report of the complainant, FIR has been registered against the applicant. Hence, this bail application. 3. It is argued by the learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is innocent and has falsely been implicated in this case. He further submits that the allegation levelled against the present applicant is that he assaulted the injured by hand and fist, as a result injured sustained simple injuries. Further, there are three previous criminal antecedents of similar nature registered against the present applicant bearing crime Nos.01 of 2025, 102 of 2026 and 108 of 2026 registered at Police Station - Urla District – Raipur (C.G.) and details of the same is mentioned in the bail application at paragraph No.4(a). It is further submitted that the charge-sheet has been filed in this case. The applicant is in jail since 02.04.2026 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 are three previous criminal antecedents of similar nature registered against the present applicant, it appears that applicant is a habitual offender, and one knife has also been recovered from the possession of the applicant therefore, applicant is not entitled for grant of regular bail. 3 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, nature and gravity of allegation levelled against the applicant, submissions made by learned counsel for the parties, nature of injury sustained by the injured, also considering the fact that, charge-sheet has been filed in the present case, the applicant is in jail since 02.04.2026, and conclusion of the trial is likely to take some time, I am inclined to allow this application. 7. Let applicant, Dilkhush Yadav, involved in Crime No.71/2026, registered at Police Station – Urla, District – Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 296, 115(2), 351(2), 333, 118(1), 191(2), 191(3) and 324 of BNS, 2023, 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 4 the date fixed in such proclamation, then, the trial 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