1 2026:CGHC:11680 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 1930 of 2026 Vedram Netam S/o Makham Netam Aged About 19 Years R/o Ward No. 04, Bichpara Near Rangmanch, Village Tamora, Police Station - Khallari, Mahasamund, District - Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh. ... Applicant versus State of Chhattisgarh through the Station House Officer, Police Station - Mahasamund, District - Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh. ... Respondent For the applicant : Mr. Pawan Kesharwani, Advocate For the State : Mr. Khulesh Sahu, Panel Lawyer (Hon’ble Shri Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal) Order on Board 11.03.2026 1. This is first bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for grant of regular bail to the applicant in Crime No.174/2025 registered at Police Station Mahasamund, District Mahasamund (CG) for the offences under ALLENA ANNAJEE RAO Digitally signed by ALLENA ANNAJEE RAO Date: 2026.03.12 15:47:31 +0530 2 Sections 137(2), 87, 64, 127(2), 249(G), 127(4), 3(5) of BNS and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. 2. As per the prosecution case, on 23.04.2025 the complainant filed a report stating that his daughter was found missing since 20.04.2025, on which, missing person No.75/25 was registered. During investigation, on 20.04.2025 the girl was recovered on 23.05.2025 from the possession of the present applicant and he was arrested on 24.05.2025. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that it is clear from the victim’s court statement that she had voluntarily accompanied the applicant and there was love affairs between the victim and applicant, therefore, she was consenting party. He further submits that the victim’s father, mother and School Principal have been examined and although the victim is stated to be minor aged about 16 – 17 years, yet the evidence of her correct age has not been proved. He submits that the applicant is in jail since 24.05.2025 and till date out of a total 22 witnesses, only 5 have been examined and there is no immediate possibility of disposal of case, therefore, he may be enlarged on bail. 4. Per contra, learned State Counsel opposes the bail application and submits that at the time of incident, the victim was minor and she has supported the prosecution case. 5. The victim along with her father has appeared through VC from the concerned DLSA and raised objection to grant bail. 6. Having considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties and further looking to the court statement of the victim 3 and the custody period of the applicant as also the fact that the trial is likely to take time, without observing anything on the merits of the case I am inclined to release the applicant on regular bail. 7. Accordingly, this bail application is allowed and the applicant is directed to be released on bail on his furnishing a personal bond in sum of Rs.25,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the trial Court for his appearance before the said Court as and when directed in that behalf. Cc as per rules. Sd/- (Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal) Judge Rao