Vikas Kumar Bhagat v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur — MCRC No. 2595 of 2026, decided 02.04.2026 by Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal. Regular bail ALLOWED to Vikas Kumar Bhagat in Crime No. 292/2025, P.S. Lailunga, Distt. Raigarh — offences under Ss.115(2), 61(2)(a), 70(2) BNS and S.6 POCSO Act, 2012 (alleged conspiracy/gang-rape of minor). Grounds: victim's court statement did not identify applicant; trial likely to take time (3/24 witnesses examined); victim's no-objection via VC from DLSA; custody since 09.11.2025; first bail application (MCRC 10037/2025) dismissed as withdrawn 12.01.2026; State relied on TIP identification. Bond: Rs.25,000/- with one surety. Statute: S.483 Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What did the court decide?
Release on regular bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs.25,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the trial Court, for appearance before the said Court as and when directed.