1 CGHC010292022026 2026:CGHC:34523 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 7183 of 2026 Dinesh Singh Sidar S/o Fulsingh Sidar Aged About 25 Years R/o Village Rajga, P.S. And District- Sakti, (C.G.) ... Applicant versus State of Chhattisgarh Through - Station House O0cer (S.H.O.), P.S.- Sakti, District- Sakti, (C.G.) ... Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Prashant Dansena, Advocate. For Non-applicant/State : Ms. Ritika Verma, Panel Lawyer.. Hon'ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Order on Board 06.08.2026 1. This is the 9rst bail application 9led 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. 194/2026 registered at Police Station – Sakti, District - Sakti (C.G.) o=ence under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 2. According to the prosecution case, the complainant, namely Bhoj Singh Sidar, had gone along with his family to his in-laws’ house at Village Patrapali on 26.04.2026. It is alleged that at about 11:00 p.m., he received a telephone call informing him that his maternal father-in-law, Govind Singh Sidar, was seriously ill. Consequently, at about 12:30 a.m., ABHISHEK SHRIVAS Digitally signed by ABHISHEK SHRIVAS Date: 2026.08.07 16:24:33 +0530 2 the complainant and his brother-in-law, Narendra Singh Sidar, proceeded towards Village Gadagodhi on a scooter. It is further alleged that when they reached near Village Rajpur, the present applicant, along with the other co-accused persons, was found sitting on the road. The prosecution alleges that, after an altercation, the accused persons threatened the complainant and Narendra Singh Sidar with dire consequences and thereafter assaulted them. It is speci9cally alleged that one of the accused assaulted Narendra Singh Sidar with an iron rod, another allegedly pelted stones at him, and the remaining accused allegedly assaulted him with 9sts and kicks. It is further alleged that when the complainant attempted to intervene, he also sustained simple injuries. Narendra Singh Sidar allegedly su=ered head injuries and was thereafter taken to the Medical College Hospital, Raigarh, for treatment. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the present applicant has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submits that the prosecution has implicated the present applicant solely on the basis of omnibus allegations made in the FIR. No speci9c or individual role has been attributed to the applicant so as to establish his active participation in the alleged assault. He submits that the prosecution story is the result of exaggeration and previous animosity, and the applicant has been falsely implicated in the present case. The applicant has fully cooperated with the investigation and undertakes to abide by any condition that may be imposed by this Hon’ble Court. He also submits that the prosecution case su=ers from material exaggerations and improvements. The allegations made in the FIR do not inspire con9dence and are matters to be tested during the course of trial. He submits that the applicant has no criminal antecedents and he is in jail since 28.04.2026, conclusion of the trial may take some time, therefore, he prays for grant of regular bail to 3 the applicant. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel opposes the bail application and submits that the charge-sheet has already been 9led before the competent Court in the present case. She further submits that the co- accused, namely, Ashish Sarthi, assaulted the injured with an iron rod, thereby causing grievous injuries. So far as the present applicant is concerned, the allegation against him is that he assaulted the injured with his hands and 9sts. Therefore, it is submitted that the present applicant is not entitled to the grant of regular bail in this 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 and from perusal of the case diary, it transpires that the main allegation is against the co-accused, namely, Ashish Sarthi, who assaulted the injured with an iron rod, resulting in grievous injuries. So far as the present applicant is concerned, his case is distinguishable from that of the co- accused – Ashish Sarthi, as the only allegation against him is that he assaulted the injured with hands and 9sts, causing simple injuries. Furthermore, the charge-sheet has already been submitted before the competent Court and he is in jail since 28.04.2026, conclusion of the trial may take some time, therefore, this Court is of the considered view that the present applicant is entitled to be released on bail in this case. 7. Let the Applicant – Dinesh Singh Sidar, involved in Crime No. 194/2026 registered at Police Station – Sakti, District - Sakti (C.G.) o=ence under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, be released on bail on furnishing personal bond with two sureties in the like sum to the satisfaction of the Court concerned with 4 the following conditions:- (i) The applicant shall 9le an undertaking to the e=ect that he shall not seek any adjournment on the dates 9xed 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 9xed, either personally or through his counsel. In case of his absence, without su0cient 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 the applicant fails to appear before the court on the date 9xed 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 9xed 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 su0cient 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. O0ce is directed to send a certi9ed copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance forthwith. - Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Abhishek