1 CGHC010228362026 2026:CGHC:29189 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRCA No. 944 of 2026 Bhunil Sinha S/o. Shri Keshav Ram Sinha Aged About 39 Years R/o- Village-Dhedkohaka, Post- Kurrutola, Thana-Charama, District- North Bastar Kanker (C.G.) ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Police Station- Narharpur, Police Outpost- Halba, District- North Bastar Kanker (C.G.) ... Non-Applicant For Applicant : Shri Sunil Sahu, Advocate. For Non-Applicant : Miss Vaishali Mahilong, Deputy GA. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 10/07/2026 1. This first anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has been filed by the applicant, who is apprehending his arrest in connection with Crime No.43/2025 registered at Police Station – Narharpur, Police Outpost Halba, District – North Bastar, Kanker (C.G.) for the KRISHNA KUMAR BARVE Digitally signed by KRISHNA KUMAR BARVE Date: 2026.07.13 12:03:31 +0530 2 offence punishable under Section 420, 306 & 120-B of the IPC. 2. The prosecution story, in brief, is that on 28.1.2024, one Lokesh Jain committed suicide by hanging. Therefore merg was registered. During merg enquiry, suicide note was recovered in which the name of the applicant and 2 others was mentioned. Statements of witnesses were recorded. In the said statements, the family members of the deceased have levelled allegations against the applicant and other persons regarding recovery of loan which was given to the deceased. Therefore, the FIR was registered. Hence, the bail application. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. The applicant was falsely implicated in the present case on the basis of his name mentioned in the suicide note. The deceased committed suicide on 28.1.2024 whereas the FIR was registered after more than 1 year and 4 months. He further submits that the said suicide note has been sent for examination to the concerned department for ascertaining the genuineness of the note. Allegation which has been levelled against the applicant is that he has taken excess amount for providing loan to the deceased, on account of which the deceased committed suicide. The applicant and the deceased were friends and the applicant used to provide monetary help to the deceased. When the deceased committed suicide, the applicant has roped in the offence. Therefore the applicant be released on bail. 3 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel opposes the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the applicant. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused all of the documents taken on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, particularly considering the allegations levelled against the applicant that he has taken excess amount for providing loan to the deceased on account of which the deceased committed suicide and the fact that there was delay in lodging the FIR, this Court is inclined to extend the benefit of anticipatory bail to the applicant. 7. Accordingly, the instant MCRCA is allowed and it is directed that in the event of arrest of the applicant – Bhunil Sinha, 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) He should 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) He should not act in any manner which will be prejudicial to fair and expeditious trial. (c) he should 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 sureties shall submit a copy of their adhaar card alongwith a colored postcard full 4 size photo having printed the adhaar number on it, which shall be verified by the trial Court. (e) He should not involve himself in any offence of similar nature in future. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) CHIEF JUSTICE Barve