1 2026:CGHC:16635 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 3246 of 2026 Pradyuman Mishra S/o Sunil Mishra Aged About 24 Years R/o Ward No.4 Tifra Road, Gokul Nagar, Ghuru Police Station Sakri, District- Bilaspur (C.G.) ...Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, Sirgitti, District- Bilaspur (C.G.) ... Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Shubham Tripathi, Advocate. For Non-applicant/State : Ms. Monika Thakur, Panel Lawyer. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 10.04.2026 1. The applicant has preferred this First Bail Application under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail, as he has been arrested in connection with Crime No.110/2026, registered at Police Station - Sirgitti, District- Bilaspur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 299, 196(1), 353(C) of the BNS. 2. The prosecution story in brief is that the applicant through his VAIBHAV SINGH Digitally signed by VAIBHAV SINGH Date: 2026.04.10 16:06:46 +0530 2 Instagram profile ID /pradumn307, is making derogatory comments and posting objectionable posts about the Prophet, targeting Islam and the Muslim community. This is hurting religious sentiments and creating a threat of disturbing social peace. Based on the Complainant report, the accused was traced, taken into custody, duly arrested, and sent to Jail. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the present applicant has been falsely implicated in the case. He further submits that in the present case under political influence of the complainant, despite the fact that the applicant has not committed the alleged offence and had no intention whatsoever to hurt the religious sentiments of any community. It is further submitted that no notice under Section 41(4) was served upon the applicant. The applicant is the sole bread earner of his family and the entire family is dependent upon him for their livelihood. The applicant is a permanent resident of the address mentioned in the cause title and, therefore, there is no likelihood of his absconding or tampering with the prosecution witnesses or the investigation. The applicant is ready and willing to abide by all such terms and conditions as may be imposed by this Hon’ble Court while granting bail. 4. On the other hand learned State counsel opposes the bail application of the present applicant and submits that the charge-sheet has been filed in the present case. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the case- diary. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature of 3 allegations, the fact that the applicant has no criminal antecedents, that the charge-sheet has not yet been filed and that the applicant has remained in judicial jail since 21.02.2026, and that the conclusion of the trial is likely to take some time, this Court is inclined to grant regular bail to the applicant. Accordingly, the bail application is allowed. 7. Let applicant, Pradyuman Mishra, involved in Crime No.110/2026, registered at Police Station - Sirgitti, District- Bilaspur (C.G.) for the offence punishable under Section 299, 196(1), 353(C) of the BNS, be released on bail on furnishing personal bond with two local 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 her 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 him 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. 4 (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 proceed against him in accordance with law. 8. Office is directed to provide a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance forthwith. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice vaibhav