1 2026:CGHC:20517 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR MCRC No. 2885 of 2026 Israk @ Faijal Ali S/o Late Anwar Ali Aged About 20 Years R/o Musalman Mohalla, Chorbhatthikhurd, P.S. Sakri, Distt. Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. ... Applicant versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Police Station Sakri, Distt. Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. ---- Non-applicant For Applicant : Mr. Abhishek Nirala, Advocate. For Non-Applicant/State : Ms. Sameeksha Gupta, P.L. Hon'ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Order on Board 01/05/2026 1. The applicant has preferred this First Bail Application under Section 483 of B.N.S.S. for grant of regular bail, as he has been arrested in connection with Crime No.534/2025 registered at Police Station Sakri, District- Bilaspur (C.G.), for the offence punishable under Sections 296, 115(2), 351(2), 119(1), 118(1), ARPAN SRIVASTAVA Digitally signed by ARPAN SRIVASTAVA Date: 2026.05.04 17:57:16 +0530 2 119(2), 109(1), of B.N.S. and 25, 27 Arms Act. 2. As per the prosecution story, on 31.07.2025, the complainant had come to Village Pendari and at about 2:00 PM received a phone call from his mother-in-law Smt. Bhagwati Verma and his wife Smt. Soni Sahu. They informed him that the accused Israaq Ali demanded money for liquor and, upon refusal, started abusing and threatening them with dire consequences. It is further alleged that the accused assaulted Gopi Verma with fists and a sharp object. Due to the assault, Gopi Verma sustained injuries and started bleeding. On the basis of this information, the complainant lodged the FIR against the accused. 3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant has been falsely implicated and has not committed any offence as alleged. It is contended that nothing has been seized from the possession of the applicant and the material collected during investigation does not prima facie establish his involvement, despite the allegation that he assaulted the injured with a knife. It is further submitted that the applicant is in judicial custody since 01.08.2025, the charge sheet has already been filed, and the trial is likely to take considerable time. Therefore, he prays for grant of regular bail to the present applicant. 3 4. Per contra, learned State counsel vehemently opposes the bail application and submits that the allegations against the applicant are grave in nature. It is contended that the applicant assaulted the injured with a knife, causing multiple grievous injuries. It is further submitted that as per the MLC report, the injured sustained multiple stab injuries and lacerations on the right shoulder, chest, back and upper lip, which are grievous in nature. The prosecution case is duly supported by medical evidence and other material collected during investigation, clearly establishing the role of the applicant. Hence, it is submitted that the applicant is not entitled to be released on bail. 5. I have heard learned counsel appearing for the parties and perused the case diary. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, particularly the specific allegation that the applicant assaulted the injured with a knife causing multiple grievous injuries, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the applicant. It is further evident from the MLC report that the injured sustained multiple stab injuries and lacerations on vital parts of the body, including the right shoulder, chest, back and upper lip, which are grievous in nature. The nature and gravity of the offence, coupled with the medical 4 evidence on record, prima facie establish the active role of the applicant. It is also not in dispute that the applicant is in judicial custody since 01.08.2025 and that the charge sheet has already been filed. Accordingly, the present bail application, being devoid of merit, is hereby rejected. 7. Accordingly, the second bail application of the applicant – Israk @ Faijal Ali filed under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C., involved in Crime No.534/2025 registered at Police Station Sakri, District- Bilaspur (C.G.), for the offence punishable under Sections 296, 115(2), 351(2), 119(1), 118(1), 119(2), 109(1), of B.N.S. and 25, 27 Arms Act, is rejected. 8. Needless to say that the trial Court concerned is at liberty to proceed and conclude the trial expeditiously. 9. Office is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the trial Court concerned for necessary information and compliance forthwith. Sd/- (Ramesh Sinha) Chief Justice Arpan