1 2026:CGHC:2491 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 558 of 2026 • Sunil Singh, S/o Shri Shyam Singh, Aged About 39 Years, R/o Ward No. 06, Anant Vihar Colony, Janjgir, District Janjgir-Champa (C.G.). ... Applicant versus • State Of Chhattisgarh Through S.H.O., P.S. Janjgir, Dist- Janjgir- Champa C.G. ... Non-applicant (Cause title taken from Case Information System) For Applicant : Mr. Ravindra Sharma, Advocate. For State/Non-applicant : Mr. Vinod Kumar Tekam, G.A. Hon'ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Order on Board 15.01.2026 1. This is the first bail application filed under Section 483 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the applicant, who has been arrested in connection with Crime No.1032/2025 registered at Police Station Janjgir, District Janjgir- Champa (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) of B.N.S. (420, 467, 468, 471 of IPC). 2. The prosecution story in brief, is that the complainant has lodged the complaint against the present applicant stating inter alia, that applicant has shown the different land to him and prepared the document by DEEPTI JHA Digitally signed by DEEPTI JHA 2 mentioning different boundaries of the plot and executed the sale deed in his favour. Applicant made a proposal to sell his diverted land bearing Khasra No.3774/6, area 0.02 arce, sale deed of the said land was execuated, but when complainant went to possess the land, he came to know that some portion of land is reserved for road. After getting knowledge of the same, complainant demanded his money back, but applicant denied to refuse the same, therefore, the complainant lodged the complaint against him. Hence, the bail application. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in crime in question. It has been further submitted that complainant has purchased the said land after due verification of the same and there was only dispute with respect to the payment of amount. He further submitted that wife of the applicant has returned the entire amount of Rs.2,50,000/- as well as entered into a compromise, which was notarized, a copy of the same is annexed herewith as Annexure-A/5. It is further submitted charge-sheet has already been filed and the applicant is in jail since 22.11.2025 and trial is likely to take quite long time for its conclusion, therefore, he prays for grant of bail. 4. On the other hand, the learned State counsel opposes the bail application and submits that the applicant is not entitled for grant of bail. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused all of the documents available on record. 6. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, 3 nature and gravity of allegation levelled against the applicant, particularly, the fact that amount has already been returned by the applicant’s wife to the complainant and further considering the fact that there is no criminal antecedents of the applicant, charge-sheet has already been filed and the applicant is in jail since 22.11.2025 and conclusion of the trial is likely to take some time, I am inclined to allow this application. 7. Accordingly, the instant bail application of the applicant is allowed. Let the Applicant – Sunil Singh, involved in Crime No.1032/2025 registered at Police Station Janjgir, District Janjgir-Champa (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) of B.N.S. (420, 467, 468, 471 of IPC), 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 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 their counsel. In case of their absence, without sufficient cause, the trial court may proceed against him under Section 269 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (iii) In case, the applicant misuse the liberty of bail during trial and in order to secure his presence, proclamation under Section 84 of BNSS. is issued and the applicant fail 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. 4 (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. 8. Office is directed to provide a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance forthwith. - Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice