1 CGHC010316582026 2026:CGHC:37220 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRCA No. 1362 of 2026 1 - Rajkumar Sahu S/o Kheduram Sahu Aged About 50 Years R/o Bhusdipali Chowk Sonakhan, P.S. Kasdol, Distt- Balodabazar- Bhatapara (C.G.) ... Applicant(s) versus 1 - State of Chhattisgarh Through The Station House Officer, Police Station Kasdol, Distt- Balodabazar- Bhatapara (C.G.) ... Respondent(s) For Applicant(s) : Mr. Pragalbha Sharma Advocate For Respondent(s)/State : Mr. Sumit Singh, Deputy Advocate General Hon'ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Order on Board 19.08.2026 1. This is the first anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by the applicant, who apprehends his arrest in connection with Crime No. 470/2025, registered at Police Station Kasdol, Balodabazar, District Balodabazar- RUCHI YADAV Digitally signed by RUCHI YADAV 2 Bhatapara (C.G.), for the offences punishable under Sections 316(5), 318(3), 318(4), 111 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 2. As per the prosecution case, in brief, it is alleged that the complainant lodged a written report at Police Station Kasdol on 04.07.2025, alleging that the accused persons including Ramnarayan Sahu and Devnarayan Sahu, had cheated him of a total amount of Rs. 22,00,000/- on the pretext of share market trading through bank transactions and cash. On the basis of the said report, the aforesaid crime was registered and investigation was taken up. During investigation, several accused persons were arrested and charge- sheet No. 506/2025 dated 17.09.2025 was filed before the competent Court. Hence, this bail application. 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 his name does not appear in the FIR and that he has been implicated solely on the basis of the memorandum statements of co-accused persons. It is further submitted that similarly situated co-accused have already been granted anticipatory bail by this Court vide orders dated 27.04.2026 in MCRCA No. 620 of 2026 and 14.05.2026 in MCRCA No. 741 of 2026. He further submits that there are six cases involving similar offences, out of which the applicant has already been granted anticipatory bail by this Court vide orders dated 23.03.2026 in MCRCA No. 433 of 2026, 01.04.2026 in MCRCA No. 452 of 2026, and 10.07.2026 in MCRCA No. 847 of 2026. It is also submitted that the main and supplementary charge-sheets have already been filed against the co-accused and, therefore, custodial interrogation of the applicant is no longer required. The applicant is ready to cooperate with 3 the proceedings and abide by all conditions imposed by this Court. Hence, it is prayed that the applicant be granted anticipatory bail. 4. Per contra, learned State counsel opposes the application and submits that the allegations against the applicant are serious in nature and his involvement has emerged during investigation. It is further submitted that the applicant's custodial interrogation may be required for a fair and complete investigation. Hence, learned State counsel prays for rejection of the application. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the material available on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties and the material available on record, this Court finds that the name of the applicant does not find place in the FIR and his implication is primarily based on the memorandum statements of co-accused persons. It is also relevant that similarly situated co-accused have already been granted anticipatory bail by this Court and the applicant himself has been granted anticipatory bail in three other cases involving similar allegations. Further, the main and supplementary charge-sheets have already been filed against the co-accused. In view of the aforesaid circumstances, without commenting upon the merits of the case, this Court is of the considered view that the applicant is entitled to the benefit of anticipatory bail. 7. Accordingly, the instant MCRCA is allowed and it is directed that, in the event of arrest of the applicant Rajkumar Sahu, in connection with Crime No. 470/2025, registered at Police Station Kasdol, Balodabazar, District Balodabazar-Bhatapara (C.G.), for the offences punishable 4 under Sections 316(5), 318(3), 318(4), 111 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, he shall be released on bail upon executing a personal bond and furnishing one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting Officer, subject to the following conditions:- (a) He shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade such person from disclosing such facts to the Court. (b) He shall not act in any manner which may be prejudicial to a fair and expeditious trial. (c) He shall appear before the Trial Court on each and every date fixed by the said Court till disposal of the trial. (d) The applicant and the surety shall submit a copy of their Aadhaar cards along with a full-size coloured postcard photograph bearing the printed Aadhaar number, which shall be verified by the Trial Court. (e) He shall not involve himself in any offence of a similar nature in future. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) CHIEF JUSTICE Ruchi