Vishal Singh v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail granted — High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur; MCRC No. 655 of 2026 (neutral citation 2026:CGHC:6539); decided 05/02/2026 by Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal. First bail application under Section 483 BNSS 2023 by Vishal Singh (about 20 years) for Crime No. 94/2025, P.S. Balrampur, Balrampur-Ramanujganj (C.G.): Sections 137(2), 87, 64(2)(M) BNS 2023; Section 6 POCSO Act; Section 3(2)(V) SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Minor victim (17) missing since 29.06.2025, recovered from applicant; victim and elder brother examined; victim recorded virtual 'no objection' from DLSA; State noted only 2 of 16 witnesses examined; applicant in custody since 29.07.2025. Bail allowed without comment on merits on Rs.25,000/- personal bond plus one like surety.
What did the court decide?
Release on regular bail upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs.25,000/- with one surety in the like sum to the satisfaction of the trial Court, for appearance as and when directed; certified copy of the order to be sent to the trial Court for information and compliance.