Priyesh Kumar @ Pintu v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail rejected; Chhattisgarh High Court Bilaspur; MCRC No. 5090 of 2026; Justice Radhakishan Agrawal; Section 483 BNSS 2023 bail application; FIR No.48/2025 P.S. Sanawal District Balrampur-Ramanujganj; Sections 70(2), 65(1) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023; Sections 5(g)/6, 4(2) POCSO Act; minor victim aged about 13 years (DOB 25.03.2012 per Dakhil Kharij Panji); alleged forcible sexual intercourse dated 15.08.2025; victim and mother raised no objection to bail via video conferencing; gravity of offence; other prosecution witnesses yet to be examined; no comment on merits; applicant in custody since 29.08.2025.
What did the court decide?
The Court declined to grant regular bail to the applicant, considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature and gravity of the offence, and the fact that evidence of other prosecution witnesses was yet to be recorded, without commenting on the merits of the case.