1 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 2760 of 2026 Javed Markandey S/o Dashru Markandey Aged About 21 Years R/o Odka, P.S. Arang District Raipur, Chhattisgarh ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through- Station House Officer, Police Station Arang District Raipur, Chhattisgarh ... Respondent For Applicant : Mr. B. L. Sahu, Advocate For Respondent/State : Mr. Afroz Khan, P.L. Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal Order On Board 08.04.2026 1. The victim and her mother appeared before this Court today through virtual mode from the concerned DLSA and raised objection in granting bail to the applicant. 2. This is the first bail application filed u/s 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the applicant who has been arrested in connection with Crime No.738/2025 registered at Police Station Arang District Raipur (CG) for offence BHOLA NATH KHATAI Digitally signed by BHOLA NATH KHATAI Date: 2026.04.09 10:22:31 +0530 2 punishable under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(2) of BNS and Section 6 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. 3. As per the prosecution case, on 27.12.2025, the applicant kidnapped the minor victim from the lawful guardianship of her parents, took her to his uncle's house in Village Dondekala and committed sexual intercourse with her under the pretext of marriage. On report being lodged in this regard, the applicant was arrested on 28.12.2025. 4. Learned counsel for applicant submits that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He submits that the victim was a consenting party and she went with the applicant of her own free will. He further submits that out of total 22 witnesses only the victim has been examined, the applicant is in jail since 28.12.2025 and there is no likelihood of the trial to be concluded at the earliest. Hence, considering all these facts, the applicant may be released on bail. 5. Learned State counsel, on the other hand, opposing the bail application submits that the victim was minor at the time of incident, she has supported the case of prosecution, the FSL report is positive and considering the nature of offence, the applicant does not deserve to be released on bail. 6. Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the case diary. 7. Taking into consideration the entire facts and circumstances of the case, particularly the court statement of the victim and also considering the facts that out of total 22 witnesses the victim has 3 been examined, the applicant is in jail since 28.12.2025 and there is all possibility of the trial taking considerable time for its conclusion, this Court is of the opinion that a case for grant of bail to the applicant has been made out. 8. Accordingly, the application for grant of bail is allowed. It is directed that the present Applicant shall be released on bail on his furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.25,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court. The applicant is directed to appear before the trial Court on each and every date to be given to him by the said Court till completion of the trial. 9. Office is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information. Sd/- (Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal) Khatai JUDGE