Case brief
What is this about?
MCRC No. 8607 of 2025, High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur, decided 08.12.2025 by Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal. Anuj Banjare v. State of Chhattisgarh (S.H.O., P.S. Akaltara). First regular bail application under Section 69 BNS arising from Crime No. 214/2025, P.S. Akaltara, District Janjgir-Champa; arrest dated 04.06.2025. Allegations of sexual relations procured by threats of suicide and forceful intercourse within a three-year relationship; marriage fixed for 23.05.2025 aborted as applicant fled. Defence pleaded consensual relations and a demand of scooty and Rs. 50,000/- cash. Bail allowed on personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety, with standard conditions; reference to victim's 183 BNSS statement.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted to the applicant on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the concerned trial Court, subject to conditions of no inducement/threat/promise to persons acquainted with the case, no conduct prejudicial to fair and expeditious trial, and appearance before the trial Court on every date unless presence is exempted.