Single Judge permitted a bail application under Section 483 BNS 2023. The applicant faced charges of culpable homicide and other offences involving a death. Direct evidence existed against the accused. Bail was denied on the ground that the applicant was not entitled to release.
The bail application of the applicant is rejected.
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NIRMALA RAO
CGHC010190322026
2026:CGHC:40592
NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
MCRC No. 5326 of 2026
1 - Dayalu Ram Uikey S/o Fulsingh Uikey Aged About 72 Years R/o Village Kohkatola, P. S. Narharpur, District North Bastar Kanker (C.G.)
... Petitioner(s)
versus
1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Police Station Narharpur, District North Bastar Kanker (C.G.)
... Respondent(s) For Applicant : Shri P.K. Tulsyan, Advocate. For Respondent/ State : Shri Dharmesh Shrivastava, Dy.A.G.
Hon'ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey Order on Board
17.09.2026
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pit, and struck him with a spade and a stone. They thereafter attempted to bury him alive, but he was rescued and taken to the hospital, where he died. Thereafter, the offence/FIR was registered against the applicant, and he was arrested in connection with the aforementioned crime.
Sd/-
(Rakesh Mohan Pandey) Judge
Nimmi
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the applicant is entitled to regular bail given the presence of direct evidence against him.
Whether bail should be granted in a case involving death and attempted killing where the accused is an eyewitness to the incident.
Whether the balance of convenience and lack of prior record justifies release on bail in a serious criminal offence.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Dayalu Ram Uikey
State Of Chhattisgarh
Rakesh Mohan Pandey
As recorded by the court registry
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