1 CGHC010319822026 2026:CGHC:36791 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 7635 of 2026 Sunil Jagat @ Tingu S/o Lalu Prasad Jagat Aged About 28 Years R/o - Near Shiv Mandir, Sudama Nagar, P.S. Tikrapara, District Raipur, (C.G.) ... Applicant versus State of Chhattisgarh Through SHO, P.S. - City Kotwali, District Raipur, (C.G.) ... Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Prakhar Dutt, Advocate. For Non-applicant/State : Mr. Sourabh Sahu, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Order on Board 18.08.2026 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. 76/2026 registered at Police Station – City Kotwali, District - Raipur (C.G.) for the o=ence punishable under Section 20(b)(ii)B and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. 2. As per the prosecution story, on the basis of classi9ed information regarding the possession of narcotic substances, the Investigating O@cer conducted a raid near Naraiyya Talab, Raipur, whereupon 309 grams of Ganja was allegedly recovered from the possession of the applicant, ABHISHEK SHRIVAS Digitally signed by ABHISHEK SHRIVAS Date: 2026.08.19 13:02:55 +0530 2 whereas 317 grams of Ganja was recovered from the co-accused, Abdul Jafar. It is also imperative to mention herein that a total quantity of 8.023 kilograms of Ganja was allegedly recovered from the house stated to be in the possession of the applicant and the co-accused. Thereafter, the applicant was arrested on 23.02.2026 and was produced before the learned concerned Court, which remanded him to judicial custody. 3. It has been argued by learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submits that prosecution agency has not followed the provisions under Section 42 of the NDPS Act and not taken search warrant from the superior authority. He also submits that the present applicant has no criminal antecedents under the NDPS Act. He further submits that the co-accused persons, co-accused, namely Manish Verma @ Birju and Kishan Sagar, have been granted bail by this Court in M.Cr.C. No. 5132 of 2026 and M.Cr.C. No. 4602 of 2026, respectively, vide order dated 15.07.2026, hence the applicant is also entitled to be released on bail on the ground of parity. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel would oppose the bail application and submit that the charge-sheet has been 9led in the present case before the competent Court. 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 as the co-accused persons, namely - Manish Verma @ Birju and Kishan Sagar, have been granted bail by this Court in M.Cr.C. No. 5132 of 2026 and M.Cr.C. No. 4602 of 2026, respectively, vide order dated 15.07.2026, moreover, the charge-sheet has already been submitted before the competent Court in the present case, therefore, this Court is of the 3 considered view that the present applicant is also entitled to be grant regular bail on the ground of parity in this Case. 7. Let the Applicant – Sunil Jagat @ Tingu, involved in Crime No. 76/2026 registered at Police Station – City Kotwali, District - Raipur (C.G.) for the o=ence punishable under Section 20(b)(ii)B and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, be released on bail on his 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 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 su@cient cause, the trial court may proceed against him 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, 4 (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 su@cient 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. O@ce 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 Sd/- Abhishek