1 CGHC010341492026 2026:CGHC:39278 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 8185 of 2026 • Vikki Sahis S/o Itwari Sahis Aged About 21 Years R/o Village Bhothidih P.S. Jaijepur, District- Sakti (C.G.) ... Applicant versus • State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Station House Officer, Bhatgaon, District- Sarangarh- Bilaigarh (C.G.) ... Respondent For Applicant : Mr. Prahalad Panda, Advocate For State : Mr. Sanjeev Pandey, Dy. Advocate General Hon'ble Shri Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas Order On Board 08.09.2026 1. This is the first bail application seeking grant of bail to the applicant who is in jail since 14.07.2023 in connection with Crime No. 89/2023 registered at Police Station Bhatgaon, District Sarangarh Bilaigarh for the offence punishable under Sections 302, 34 of the Indian Penal Code. 2. The prosecution’s case in brief is that, the complainant lodged an FIR on 06.07.2023 alleging that the applicant along with co-accused Yogendra Singh (minor) murdered the deceased Patiram Raj by beating him with a leather slipper and pressing his neck. On the basis of the FIR investigation was conducted and offence as mentioned above has been registered against the applicant. BHUMIKA ANGARE Digitally signed by BHUMIKA ANGARE Date: 2026.09.09 10:28:28 +0530 2 3. Learned counsel for the applicant would submit that the applicant is in jail since 14.07.2023 and the last date for examining of witness was on 18.02.2026, as such he remained in incarceration for 03 years and 02 months. He would further submit that out of 22 witnesses only 05 witnesses have been examined so far and examination of remaining witnesses will take some more time thus he would pray that the applicant may be released on bail. 4. On the other hand learned counsel for the State opposing the submission would submit that although the applicant has remained in incarceration for a period of 03 years and 02 months, such period of incarceration does not entitle him to be released on bail, particularly when he is involved in the heinous offence of murder and would pray for rejection of instant bail application. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the case diary. 6. Looking to the gravity of the offence as the applicant has been charge- sheeted for commission of offence under Section 302, 34 of the Indian Penal Code, and considering the fact that he is in jail since 14.07.2023 i.e. for 03 years and 02 months and out of 22 witnesses, 05 witnesses have been examined, therefore, the present bail application at this stage is not liable to be entertained by this Court. 7. Accordingly, the present bail application is disposed of. However, the learned trial Court is directed to conclude the trial expeditiously. Sd/- (Narendra Kumar Vyas) Judge Bhumika