1 CGHC010222952026 2026:CGHC:29023 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 5244 of 2026 Kunal Tarunakar S/o Shri Bhupendra Kumar Tarunakar Aged About 21 Years Resident of Shivanand Nagar, Raipur, Police Station - Khamtarai, District - Raipur (C.G.) ... Applicant versus State of Chhattisgarh Through- The Station House Officer, Police of Police Station - Khamtarai, District - Raipur (C.G.) ... Non-Applicant For Applicant : Mr. Anukul Biswas, Advocate. For Non-Applicant/State : Ms. Palak Dwivedi, 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 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail, as he has been arrested in connection with Crime No.430/2026, registered at Police Station – Khamtari, District - Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 108 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 2. As per the prosecution story, in brief, on 20.04.2026, the deceased, Shreya Sahu, committed suicide. During the course of investigation, the present applicant was arrested for the commission of the alleged offences. PREETI KUMARI Digitally signed by PREETI KUMARI Date: 2026.07.12 12:50:24 +0530 2 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. It is submitted that the applicant and the deceased were in a love relationship. Learned counsel further submits that there was no cordial relationship between them for some time, as the applicant had switched off his mobile phone and stopped communicating with the deceased. On account of the said circumstances, the deceased allegedly fell into depression and committed suicide by hanging. It is further submitted that, during the pendency of the case, this Court permitted the applicant to appear in the NEET examination. Learned counsel further submits that the charge-sheet has has not been filed, the applicant has no previous criminal antecedents, and that the applicant has been in judicial custody since 29.05.2026. The conclusion of the trial is likely to take a considerable time. Therefore, learned counsel prays that the applicant be released on regular bail. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel opposes the bail application and submits that the charge-sheet has not yet been filed in the present case. She further submits that the allegation against the applicant is that he pressurized the deceased to meet him, abused her in filthy language, and abetted her to commit suicide. Hence, the applicant is not entitled to the grant of regular bail. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the submissions advanced by learned counsel for the parties, and upon perusal of the case diary and other material available on record, this Court finds that the applicant and the deceased were admittedly in a love relationship and the applicant has no previous criminal antecedents and has been in judicial 3 custody since 29.05.2026, further, the charge-sheet has not been filed, this Court is of the view that the applicant is entitled to be released on bail in this case. 7. Accordingly, the bail application is allowed. Let applicant - Kunal Tarunakar involved in Crime No.430/2026, registered at Police Station – Khamtari, District - Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 108 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 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 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. 4 (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 Preeti