1 CGHC010183422026 2026:CGHC:32397 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 4426 of 2026 1 - Siddharth Bhoi S/o- Visheshar Bhoi Aged About 26 Years R/o- Nayaganj Ward P.S. Bhatapara (City) District- Baloda- Bazar Bharapara (C.G.) ... Applicant(s) versus 1 - State of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Police Station- Bhatapara (City) District- Baloda- Bazar - Bhatapara (C.G.) ... Respondent(s) For Applicant(s) : Mr. Vijay Shankar Mishra, Advocate For Respondent(s)/State : Mr. Sangharsh Pandey, G.A. Hon'ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Order on Board 28.07.2026 1. This is the first bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking grant of regular bail to the applicant, who is in judicial custody in RUCHI YADAV Digitally signed by RUCHI YADAV 2 connection with Crime No. 400/2025 registered at Police Station Bhatapara City, District Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara (Chhattisgarh), for the offences punishable under Sections 314, 317(2), 317(4), 61(2)(a) and 112 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Sections 66C and 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000. 2. As per the prosecution case, on 14.07.2025, information was received from the Cyber Cell regarding fraudulent online transactions allegedly carried out during the period from 01.01.2024 to 31.01.2025 in connection with Acknowledgment No. 33710240054030. During the investigation, it was found that the bank account of the present applicant, bearing Account No. 2961101000015261 with Indian Overseas Bank, had received an amount of ₹90,666/- allegedly derived from cyber fraud committed across various States. The applicant was thereafter arrested, and his memorandum statement was recorded, wherein he disclosed the names of the other co-accused persons and stated that they had impersonated him for the purpose of opening the said bank account and had assured him that he would receive money in return. It was further alleged that after the account was opened in the applicant's name, the passbook, ATM card, and the mobile number linked with the account were handed over to the co- accused persons. On the basis of the material collected during the investigation, the present applicant was implicated in the alleged offences and upon completion of the investigation, the charge- sheet was filed before the competent Court. 3 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 investigation has been completed and the charge-sheet has already been filed. It is further submitted that the applicant has been in judicial custody since 27.11.2025. Learned counsel further submits that the principal co-accused has already been granted regular bail by this Court vide order dated 23.04.2026 passed in MCRC No. 2420 of 2026, and the case of the present applicant stands on a similar footing. It is also contended that, in compliance with the order of this Court dated 10.07.2026, an additional affidavit has been filed disclosing the applicant's previous criminal antecedents. It is further submitted that the trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude and, therefore, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the applicant in further judicial custody. Accordingly, it is prayed that the applicant be enlarged on regular bail. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel opposes the bail application and submits that the present applicant has four criminal antecedents and is a habitual offender. Accordingly, it is prayed that the bail application be rejected. 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, this Court finds that the investigation has been completed and the 4 charge-sheet has already been filed. The applicant has been in judicial custody since 27.11.2025. It is also noticed that the other co-accused has already been granted regular bail by this Court vide order dated 23.04.2026 passed in MCRC No. 2420 of 2026. The role attributed to the present applicant is, prima facie, similar to that of the said co-accused and the prosecution has not pointed out any distinguishing feature so as to deny the applicant the benefit of parity. Further, considering the stage of the investigation, the filing of the charge-sheet, the period of custody undergone by the applicant and the fact that the trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude, this Court is of the considered view that further pre-trial detention of the applicant is not warranted. Accordingly, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court is of the opinion that the applicant has made out a fit case for grant of regular bail. Consequently, the bail application is allowed. 7. Let the Applicant – Siddharth Bhoi involved in Crime No.- 400/2025 registered at Police Station Bhatapara City, District Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara (Chhattisgarh), for the offences punishable under Sections 314, 317(2), 317(4), 61(2)(a) and 112 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Sections 66C and 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000, be released on bail on furnishing 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 5 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 6 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. However, this Court hopes and trusts that the trial Court shall make an earnest endeavour to conclude the trial expeditiously from the receipt of this order in accordance with law, if there is no legal impediment. 9. 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 Ruchi