Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge order of High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur (Arvind Kumar Verma, J., 02.01.2025) in MCRC No. 4773 of 2024 allowing regular bail under S.483 BNSS to Surendra Jangde in a POCSO/IPC case concerning a minor prosecutrix (Crime No. 72/2024, P.S. Hathband, Balodabazar-Bhatapara). Grounds: negative FSL report, no injuries on prosecutrix, parity with co-accused already bailed, custody since 18.05.2024, and expected delay in trial. Victim and father objected in person. Conditions imposed include appearances under S.351 BNSS and consequences under Ss.269/209 BNS 2023 and S.84 BNSS 2023.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted to Surendra Jangde in Crime No. 72/2024 (P.S. Hathband, District Balodabazar-Bhatapara) on personal bond with two sureties in the like amount, subject to the four conditions recorded in the order; trial Court requested to conclude the trial expeditiously and Office directed to send a certified copy to the trial Court.