1 2026:CGHC:12150 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRCA No. 393 of 2026 • Suraj Suryavanshi @ Kunja S/o Samaylal Aged About 29 Years Caste Suryavanshi, R/o Village - Chhote Jhumarpara, Ps And Tahsil - Patana, Distt. Korea Chhattisgarh ... Applicant(s) versus • State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Police Station Patna, Distt. Korea Chhattisgarh ... Respondent(s) (Cause title is taken from Case Information System) For Applicant(s) : Mr. Ghanshyam Sharma, Advocate For Respondent(s) : Mr. Sourabh Sahu, Panel Lawyer Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 13/03/2026 1. This first anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has been filed by the applicant, who is apprehending his arrest in connection with Crime No.356/2026 registered at Police Station – Patna, District: Korea, C.G. for the offence punishable under Sections 35(1)(e) and 303(2) of BNS, 2023. 2. Case of the prosecution, in brief, is that on 30.01.2026, a pick-up of without number plate full with coal was found in the possession of accused Suraj Baghel in village Mahora, Dbripara, Istagasa VAISHALI LUCKY NAGARIA Digitally signed by VAISHALI LUCKY NAGARIA Date: 2026.03.16 17:08:57 +0530 2 No.01/2026 registered at Police Station – Patna District – Korea (C.G.) for the aforesaid offences. Hence this bail application. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submitted applicant is innocent and has falsely been implicated in the present case. It is further contended that neither any illegal item (coal) was seized from the possession of the present applicant nor the applicant was the owner of the vehicle, which was sized by police officer. He further contended that co-accused has already been granted anticipatory bail bearing MCRCA No.384/2026 which was allowed by this court on 12/03/2026, therefore, he submits that the present applicant is also entitled to be released on anticipatory bail on the ground of parity. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel, appearing for the non - applicant/State, opposes the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the applicant. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record. 6. Considering the facts & circumstances of the case, submission of learned counsel for the parties, materials available on record, considering the fact that co-accused has already been granted anticipatory bail bearing MCRCA No.384/2026 which was allowed by this court on 12/03/2026, therefore, I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the present applicant. 7. Accordingly, the instant MCRCA is allowed and it is directed that in the event of arrest of the applicant – Suraj Suryavanshi on executing a personal bond and one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the arresting Officer, he shall be released on bail on the following conditions:- 3 (a) The applicant 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 him from disclosing such fact to the Court. (b) The applicant shall not act in any manner which will be prejudicial to fair and expeditious trial. (c) The applicant shall appear before the trial Court on each and every date given to him by the said Court till disposal of the trial. (d) The applicant and the surety shall submit a copy of their adhaar card along with a coloured postcard full size photo having printed the adhaar number on it, which shall be verified by the trial Court. (e) The applicant shall not involve himself in any offence of similar nature in future. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Vaishali