1 CGHC010299622026 2026:CGHC:38457 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRCA No. 1279 of 2026 1 - Balwant Singh Rajput S/o Shri Bhawani Singh Rajput Aged About 56 Years R/o Village Bharenga, Khorpa, Tehsil And P.S. Abhanpur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 2 - Manish Singh Rajput S/o Shri Parmeshwar Singh Rajput Aged About 32 Years R/o Village Bharenga, Khorpa, Tehsil And P.S. Abhanpur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh. ... Applicants Versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Police Station Abhanpur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh. ... Respondent(s) For Applicant : Mr. Pragalbha Sharma, Advocate For State : Ms. Sameeksha Gupta, P.L. For Objector : Mr. Amitabh Verma, Advocate HON'BLE SHRI RAMESH SINHA, CHIEF JUSTICE ORDER ON BOARD 31.08.2026 1. This first anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has been filed SAURABH YADAV Digitally signed by SAURABH YADAV Date: 2026.08.31 16:34:44 +0530 2 by the applicant, who is apprehending her arrest in connection with Crime No. 217/2026 registered at Police Station – Abhanpur, District – Raipur (C.G.) for the offences punishable under Sections 137 (2), 351 (2), 115 (2) of BNS and 18 of POCSO Act . 2. That the case of the prosecution, in brief, is that the complainant, namely Smt. Kamini Goswami, lodged a written FIR on 01.07.2026, alleging that on 15.06.2026, the present applicants, with the intent to commit rape, attempted to abduct her 15-year-old minor daughter by covering her mouth. It is further alleged that when the minor shouted, the complainant tried to intervene, upon which both the applicants assaulted them with an iron rod (sabbal), threw the complainant to the ground, and broke their mobile phone. Additionally, it was stated by the victim that the accused Manish Rajput inappropriately touched her chest. On this basis, a crime was registered against the present applicants by the P.S. Abhanpur. Hence, this anticipatory bail application. 3. Learned counsel for the applicants submits that the applicants are innocent and have been falsely implicated due to an ongoing land dispute. It is submitted that the complainant had been quarrelling with the applicants and 3 had threatened them with false implication in a rape case if they did not accede to her demand regarding the disputed land. Learned counsel further submits that a Gram Panchayat meeting was convened regarding the complainant's conduct, pursuant to which the Sarpanch submitted written information to the Police Station Abhanpur on 17.06.2026 and to the Superintendent of Police, Raipur on 18.06.2026. It is further submitted that applicant Manish Rajput had himself contacted the 112 police helpline on 13.06.2026 and again on 15.06.2026, prior to/at the time of the alleged incident, seeking police assistance. Learned counsel submits that the alleged offences are not punishable with death or imprisonment for life, the applicants have no criminal involvement, and there is no likelihood of their absconding or tampering with the prosecution evidence. The applicants are permanent residents of Village Bharenga and custodial interrogation is not required. They are ready and willing to abide by any condition imposed by this Hon’ble Court. On these grounds, learned counsel prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the applicants. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel as well as counsel for the Objector has opposed the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the applicants. 4 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the material available on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the submissions advanced by learned counsel for the parties, the nature of the allegations, and the material available on record, this Court finds that the allegations arise out of a dispute between the parties. The defence has placed on record that, prior to the alleged incident, complaints had been made to the police regarding the dispute and the alleged threats of false implication. Considering the overall facts and circumstances of the case, the material available on record, and the fact that custodial interrogation of the applicants is not required, this Court is of the considered view that the applicants deserve to be extended the benefit of anticipatory bail. Accordingly, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present bail application is allowed. 7. Accordingly, the instant MCRCA is allowed and it is directed that in the event of arrest of the applicant No. 1 – Balwant Singh Rajput and Applicant No. 2- Manish Singh Rajpur, on each of them executing a personal bond and one local surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the arresting Officer, he shall be released on bail on the following conditions:- 5 (a) he 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) he shall not act in any manner which will be prejudicial to fair and expeditious trial. (c) he 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 his 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) he shall not involve themselves in any offence of similar nature in future. 8. However, this Court hopes and trusts that the learned Trial Court shall make an earnest endeavour to conclude the trial as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six months from the date of filing of the charge-sheet, if any. 9. Office is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Saurabh