1 2026:CGHC:18145 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRCA No. 593 of 2026 Shakuntala Devi Tekriwal W/o. Mr. Narayan Prasad Tekriwal Aged About 70 Years R/o. Mig 21, Indrawati Colony, Rajatalab, Ward No 33, Raipur (C.G.) … Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through- Station House Officer, Saraswati Nagar Thana, Raipur (C.G.) ... Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Shailesh Tiwari, Advocate For State/Non-applicant : Mr. Saurabh Kumar Pande, Dy. A.G. Hon'ble Shri Ramesh Sinha , Chief Justice Order on Board 21/04/2026 1. This first anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has been filed by the applicant, who is apprehending her arrest in connection with Crime No.0020/2026 registered at Police Station – Saraswati Nagar, District: Raipur, C.G. for the ARPAN SRIVASTAVA Digitally signed by ARPAN SRIVASTAVA Date: 2026.04.23 15:27:05 +0530 2 offence punishable under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3) and 61(2) of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. 2. That, the case of the prosecution, in brief, is that as per the First Information Report dated 16.01.2026, an agreement to sell in respect of certain parcels of land comprising multiple khasra numbers, situated at Gram Naveli, District Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara, admeasuring 22.347 hectares, was executed between Sambhav Tubes Pvt. Ltd. and HI-TECH Abrasives Limited. It is alleged that in furtherance of the said agreement, an amount of ₹11,51,00,000/- was paid as advance consideration; however, disputes arose leading to registration of the present FIR under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 against the applicant and other co-accused persons. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated, as there is no prima facie material to connect her with the alleged offence, and her name has been included without any specific role or participation. It is further submitted that co-accused persons, namely, Pritam Tekriwal, Narayan Prasad Tekriwal and Pankaj Tekriwal, have already been granted regular bail by this Court vide order dated 13.02.2026 passed in M.Cr.C. Nos. 1598/2026, 1605/2026 and 1565/2026, respectively, and the case of the present applicant stands on identical 3 footing. Hence, on the ground of parity, the applicant is entitled to be granted anticipatory bail. 4. On the other hand, learned State counsel, appearing for the non -applicant/State, opposes the prayer for grant of anticipatory bail to the applicant and submits that applicant has no criminal antecedent, and she could not disputed the fact that Co- Pritam Tekriwal, Shri Narayan Prasad Tekriwal and Pankaj Tekriwal, have already been granted regular bail by this Court vide order dated 13.02.2026 passed in M.Cr.C. Nos.1598/2026, 1605/2026 and 1565/2026, respectively. The case of the present applicant is similarly placed. It is contended that the investigation is at a crucial stage and custodial interrogation is necessary to ascertain her role and the flow of funds. She could not disputed the fact that Co- Pritam Tekriwal, Shri Narayan Prasad Tekriwal and Pankaj Tekriwal, have already been granted regular bail by this Court vide order dated 13.02.2026 passed in M.Cr.C. Nos.1598/2026, 1605/2026 and 1565/2026, respectively. Copy of the order in M.Cr.C. Nos.1598/2026, 1605/2026 and 1565/2026, respectively, are collectively marked and annexed herewith as Annexure A/4. 5. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record. 4 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, particularly that the applicant has no criminal antecedents, and the co-accused persons, namely, Pritam Tekriwal, Narayan Prasad Tekriwal and Pankaj Tekriwal, have already been granted regular bail by this Court vide order dated 13.02.2026 in M.Cr.C. Nos. 1598/2026, 1605/2026 and 1565/2026, and the case of the present applicant appears to be similarly placed, this Court is inclined to extend the benefit of parity to the applicant. Accordingly, without commenting on the merits of the case, therefore, I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the present applicant on the ground of parity. 7. Accordingly, the instant MCRCA is allowed and it is directed that in the event of arrest of the applicant – Shakuntala Devi Tekriwal on executing a personal bond and one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the arresting Officer, he shall be released on bail on the following conditions:- (a) The applicant shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such fact to the Court. (b) The applicant shall not act in any manner which will be prejudicial to fair and expeditious trial. (c) The applicant shall appear before the trial Court 5 on each and every date given to him by the said Court till disposal of the trial. (d) The applicant and the surety shall submit a copy of their adhaar card along with a coloured postcard full size photo having printed the adhaar number on it, which shall be verified by the trial Court. (e) The applicant shall not involve himself in any offence of similar nature in future. 8. O昀케ce is directed to provide a certi昀椀ed copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Arpan