1 CGHC010275452026 2026:CGHC:37434 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 6580 of 2026 Bhuneshwar Sinha S/o Anujram Sinha Aged About 33 Years R/o Sonpuri Chowki, Dashrangpur, P.S. Pipariya, Distt. Kabirdham (C.G.) ...Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through P.S. Mahila Thana Kawardha (Wrongly Mentioned As Sahaspur Lohara), Distt. Kabirdham (C.G.) ... Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. D.C. Verma, Advocate. For Non-applicant/State : Ms. Monika Thakur, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 20.08.2026 1. The applicant has preferred this First Bail Application under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail, as he has been arrested in connection with Crime No. 8/2026, registered at Police Station : Mahila Thana Kawardha Distt. Kabirdham (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 74, 75(2), 126(2), 131 & 3(5) of the BNS. 2. The prosecution case, in brief, is that the victim has lodged a report VAIBHAV SINGH Digitally signed by VAIBHAV SINGH Date: 2026.08.21 11:02:37 +0530 2 alleging that on 16.03.2026 while returning from medical store at about 6-7 in the evening the applicant along with other co-accused came in vehicle no. CG-25-Q-4241 and trying to drag the victim in the vehicle however victim ran away and accordingly report was lodged. 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 admittedly the applicant and the victim were in a live-in relationship and, on an earlier occasion, the victim had lodged a report against the applicant, which was subsequently compromised between the parties, it is further submitted that, owing to prior enmity between the parties, the present report has been lodged with a false and ulterior motive. Learned counsel submits that the applicant has not committed any offence as alleged against him and has been in custody since 03.05.2026; therefore, considering the period of incarceration and the facts and circumstances of the case, the applicant may kindly be enlarged on bail. It is further submitted that the applicant is a permanent resident of the address mentioned in the cause title and possesses movable and immovable properties therein, and there is no likelihood of his absconding or fleeing from justice. The applicant undertakes to abide by all the terms and conditions that may be imposed by this Hon'ble Court while granting bail and reserves the right to raise additional grounds at the time of hearing. 4. Learned State Counsel opposes the bail application and submits that, as per the prosecution case, the applicant along with the co-accused allegedly attempted to forcibly drag the victim into a vehicle on 16.03.2026. It is further submitted that the allegations are supported 3 by the statement of the victim and other material collected during investigation. Considering the nature and gravity of the allegations, learned State Counsel prays for rejection of the bail application. 5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature of the allegations, the material available on record, and the submissions of learned counsel for the parties, and taking into account that the applicant and the victim were previously in a live-in relationship and an earlier report was compromised between them, coupled with the fact that the applicant is in custody since 03.05.2026 and the trial is likely to take considerable time, this Court is of the considered opinion that the applicant deserves to be released on bail. Accordingly, the application is allowed. 6. Let applicant - Bhuneshwar Sinha, involved in Crime No. 8/2026, registered at Police Station : Mahila Thana Kawardha Distt. Kabirdham (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 74, 75(2), 126(2), 131 & 3(5) of the BNS, be released on bail on furnishing personal bond with two local 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 his 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 4 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 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. 7. Office is directed to provide a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance forthwith. Sd/- Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Vaibhav