Javed Markandey v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Chhattisgarh (MCRC No. 2760 of 2026, decided 08.04.2026, Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal, J.) allowed the first regular bail application under Section 483 BNSS, 2023 of Javed Markandey, arrested on 28.12.2025 in Crime No. 738/2025 (P.S. Arang, Raipur) for offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(2) BNS and Section 6 POCSO Act, despite objection by the minor victim and her mother through virtual mode from the DLSA; the Court relied on the victim's court statement, examination of only one of 22 witnesses, custody since 28.12.2025 and the likelihood of the trial taking considerable time; bail granted on personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety in the like sum and a direction to appear before the trial Court on each date till completion of trial.
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 concerned trial Court; applicant directed to appear before the trial Court on each and every date till completion of the trial.