1 CGHC010282402026 2026:CGHC:32901 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 6823 of 2026 Purushottam Yadav @ Sonu @ Doctor S/o Roopam Yadav Aged About 23 Years R/o Vijay Nagar. Ward No.06 Kirodimal Nagar, Thana - Kotra Road Raigarh Tahsil And Dist- Raigarh (C.G.) ... Applicant versus State of Chhattisgarh Through - Police Station Kotra Road, Raigarh, Distt- Raigarh (C.G.) ... Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Sudhir Sharma, Advocate. For Non-Applicant/State : Mr. Shailendra Sharma, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Order on Board 30.07.2026 1. This is the First bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the applicant who has been arrested in connection with Crime No. 87/2026 registered at Police Station – Kotra Road, District – Raigarh (C.G.), for the offence punishable under Sections 296 and 109(1) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 2. As per the prosecution story, on 18.03.2026, the complainant, namely Mukul Kushwaha, submitted a written report at Police Station Kotra Road alleging that a quarrel had taken place between his brother and the present applicant, during which the applicant abused his brother and ABHISHEK SHRIVAS Digitally signed by ABHISHEK SHRIVAS Date: 2026.07.31 11:11:32 +0530 2 allegedly stabbed him with a knife. On the basis of the said report, the present offence was registered against the applicant. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant has been falsely implicated in this case. He submits that there is not an iota of evidence to show that the applicant has committed any offence. He submits that from the facts and material available on record, it is clear that there is no direct or reliable evidence against the applicant regarding the commission of the alleged offence. The applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He has no involvement whatsoever in the alleged offence. He submits that the a perusal of the medical report further reveals that there is no medical opinion as to whether the injuries sustained by the victim were sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death. He submits that the applicant has no criminal antecedents and he is in jail since 20.03.2026, conclusion of the trial may take some time, therefore, he prays for grant of regular bail to the applicant. 4. On the other hand, learned State Counsel opposes the bail application and submits that the injured sustained a grievous stab injury to the abdomen, which was life-threatening and required an exploratory laparotomy. He further submits that the medical evidence prima facie establishes that the applicant inflicted the said injury, thereby endangering the life of the injured. Considering the serious nature and gravity of the offence, therefore, the applicant is not entitled for grant of regular bail in the present case. 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, the nature and gravity of the allegations, and upon perusal of the case diary 3 as well as the medical records, it appears that the injured sustained a grievous stab injury to the abdomen, which was life-threatening and required an exploratory laparotomy. The medical evidence prima facie indicates that the injury inflicted by the applicant endangered the life of the injured. Considering the seriousness of the offence and the nature of the injuries sustained by the victim, this Court is not inclined to grant regular bail to the applicant. 7. Accordingly, the first bail application of the applicant – Purushottam Yadav @ Sonu @ Doctor, involved in Crime No. 87/2026 registered at Police Station – Kotra Road, District – Raigarh (C.G.), for the offence punishable under Sections 296 and 109(1) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, is rejected. 8. Needless to say that the trial Court concerned is at liberty to proceed and conclude the trial expeditiously. 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 Abhishek