Ratan Shikari v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur; MCRC No. 8019 of 2025; Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal; order dated 16/10/2025 (NAFR). Second regular bail application under Section 483 BNSS, 2023; offences under Sections 137(2), 70(2) BNS, 2023 and Section 4 POCSO Act; Crime No. 117/2025, PS Lailunga, Raigarh; minor victim; forced marriage to juvenile co-accused; luring, alcohol, kidnapping; sexual intercourse on pretext of marriage; custody since 08.05.2025; only 2 of 16 witnesses examined, victim and father hostile; victim and father recorded no objection via DLSA video conferencing; trial to take considerable time; bail granted on Rs. 25,000 personal bond each plus one surety; appearance on every trial date mandated; order observations not to affect trial.
What did the court decide?
Both applicants released on regular bail during trial upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- each with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the trial Court; they are to appear before the trial Court on each and every date till disposal of the trial; Office directed to send a certified copy of the order to the trial Court for information and compliance.