Sanjay Kumar Yadav v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur; MCRC No. 2232 of 2026; decided 24/03/2026 by Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal, J. First regular bail application under Section 483 BNSS 2023 in Crime No. 176/2025, Police Station Lundra, District Surguja, for offences under Sections 331(4), 137(2), 65(1) BNS and Sections 5(B) and 6 POCSO Act, arising from the alleged luring of a minor victim on the pretext of marriage and sexual intercourse on 31.08.2025. State opposed bail on the ground of the victim's minority; the victim's father, via video conferencing from the DLSA, recorded no objection. Bail allowed on personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one like surety, having regard to the victim's statement, the father's no-objection, custody since 09.09.2025 and the likelihood of a protracted trial; observations not to affect the trial.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted: applicant to be released on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the trial Court, with a direction to appear before the trial Court on each and every date till disposal of the trial.