Suban Lal v. State of Chhattisgarh
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MCRC No. 944 of 2025, High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur; Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas; decided 19.03.2025. Applicant Suban Lal (21) versus State of Chhattisgarh (P.S. Antagarh, North Bastar Kanker). Regular bail granted in second bail application under Section 483 BNSS 2023 (moved under Section 439 CrPC) in Crime No. 16/2024 — IPC 363 (kidnapping/abduction), 366, 376, 376(2) (rape) and POCSO Act 2012 Sections 4 & 6. Key grounds: minor victim hostile in trial-court cross-examination, denied sexual act; FSL report not supporting prosecution; custody since 04.04.2024; 24 witnesses pending; victim raised no objection when produced before the High Court on 03.03.2025. First bail application MCRC No. 4133 of 2024 withdrawn. Personal bond Rs. 25,000/- plus one surety; appearance on every trial date. Counsel: Shreyansh Pathak (applicant); Kalpesh Ruparel, Panel Lawyer (State). Useful for: bail in POCSO/rape cases with hostile minor witness, non-supportive FSL report, prolonged custody, pending witness examination.