1 2026:CGHC:4711 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 892 of 2026 Virendra Manhar S/o Aanand Kumar Manhar Aged About 22 Years R/o Ward No.07, Sakara Sauda, Police Station - Dharsiwa Distt- Raipur (Chhattisgarh) ... Applicant versus State of Chhattisgarh Through Police Station Dharshiwa Distt- Raipur (C.G.) ... Non-Applicant For Applicant : Mr. Pragalbha Sharma, Advocate. For Non-Applicant/State : Ms. Ritika Verma, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 28.01.2026 1. The applicant has preferred this First Bail Application under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail, as he has been arrested in connection with Crime No. 513/2025, registered at Police Station - Dharsiwa, District- Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 119(1) and 296 of Bharartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 2. The prosecution case is that a written complaint was lodged by the complainant, Keshav Tandi, on 19.10.2025 at about 08:00 PM. It is alleged that the applicant demanded money from the complainant for consuming alcohol, and when the complainant refused to give the money, the applicant abused him using filthy language and assaulted him with hands and fists as well as with pieces of stones, as a result of which the PREETI KUMARI Digitally signed by PREETI KUMARI Date: 2026.01.30 09:45:44 +0530 2 complainant sustained injuries. Hence, the FIR was registered. 3. It has been argued by the learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. It is further submitted that as per the medical report, which indicates that the complainant was under the influence of alcohol at the relevant time, it is also submitted that the applicant has no previous criminal antecedents, the charge-sheet has been filed in this case. The applicant is in jail since 25.11.2025 and the conclusion of the trial is likely to take quite long time. Therefore, he prays for grant of regular bail to the applicant. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel opposes the bail application and submits that the charge-sheet has been filed in the present case. It is further submitted the applicant has two previous criminal antecedents, hence, the applicant is not entitled for grant of bail. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, nature and gravity of allegation made against the applicant and period of detention in jail, and the fact that as per the medical report, which indicates that the complainant was under the influence of alcohol at the relevant time, further the fact that the applicant has no previous criminal antecedents, charge-sheet has been filed in the present case and the applicant is in jail since 25.11.2025 and the conclusion of the trial is likely to take quite long time, hence, this Court is of the view that the applicant is entitled to be released on bail in this case. 7. Accordingly, the bail application is allowed. Let applicant - Virendra Manhar involved in Crime No. 513/2025, registered at Police Station - Dharsiwa, District- Raipur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Sections 119(1) and 296 of Bharartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, be 3 released on bail on his furnishing a 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 his counsel. In case of his absence, without sufficient 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 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. (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 4 proceed against him in accordance with law. 8. Office is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance forthwith. Sd/- Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Preeti