1 2026:CGHC:4789 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 87 of 2026 • Amit Kumar Dhurv S/o Late Anil Kumar Dhurv Aged About 26 Years R/o Ramhepur, Lormi, Ward No. 15, Dholgi Road, P.S. Lormi, District Mungeli, Chhattisgarh ... Applicant versus • State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, P.S. Pulgaon, District Durg Chhattisgarh ... Respondent (Cause title is taken from Case Information System) For Applicant : Mr. Pankaj Singh, Advocate For Respondent/State : Mr. Soumya Rai, Dy.G.A. For Objector Mr. Shubham Dev Malik, Advocate Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 28.01.2026 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 she has been arrested in connection with Crime No. 546/2025, registered at Police Station – Pulgaon, District - Durg (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 420, 409 and 120B of the IPC. 2. The case of the prosecution, Officialas of ESAF Small Finance Bank, Durg Branch, reported that a total of 240 loan customers had complained that the loan amounts collected from them were not VAISHALI LUCKY NAGARIA Digitally signed by VAISHALI LUCKY NAGARIA Date: 2026.01.29 18:13:40 +0530 2 deposited in the bank. An internal inquiry allegedly revealed that customer repayments amounting to approximately Rs. 84,98,940/- were collected over a period of time but were not credited into the bank's accounts and were misappropriated through a purportedly planned arrangement involving applicant and other co-accused. It is further alleged that, out of this amount, a sum of Rs. 7,06,816/- collected from certain customers was partially handed over to another bank official, while the remaining amount was allegedly adjusted towards a personal loan account and used for personal expenses. On this basis, Crime No. 546/2025 was registered at Police Station Pulgaon for offences under Sections 420, 409 and 120-B of the IPC. 3. It is argued by the learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case and there is no criminal antecedents registered against the present applicant. It is further submitted that co-accused have already been granted bail by this Court in MCRC No.9839 of 2025, MCRC No.556 of 2026 and MCRC No.691 of 2026 vide order dated 03.12.2025, 15.01.2026 and 19.01.2026, respectively and the charge-sheet has been filed in this case. The applicant is in jail since 11.11.2025 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 as well learned counsel for the Objector opposes the bail application and submits that the applicant is not entitled for grant of bail. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused all of the documents available on record. 3 6. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, nature and gravity of allegation levelled against the applicant and the fact that co-accused have already been granted bail by this Court in MCRC No.9839 of 2025, MCRC No.556 of 2026 and MCRC No.691 of 2026 vide order dated 03.12.2025, 15.01.2026 and 19.01.2026 respectively and the charge-sheet has been filed in this case, charge- sheet has been filed against the applicant, the applicant is in jail since 11.11.2025 and conclusion of the trial is likely to take some time, I am inclined to allow this application. 7. Let applicant, Amit Kumar Dhruv involved in Crime No.546/2025, registered at Police Station – Pulgaon, District - Durg (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 420, 409 and 120B of the IPC, 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. (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 4 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