Single Bench order allowing regular bail to applicant in criminal case. Bail granted based on release of other co-accused and anticipated trial duration without commenting on merits.
Regular bail granted upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.25,000 with one surety in a similar sum.
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CGHC010343412026
2026:CGHC:40435
NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
MCRC No.8263 of 2026
Chhotelal Gupta S/o Chandradev Gupta, Aged About 38 Years R/o Village - Jamira Path, P.S. - Samripath, District - Balrampur - Ramanujganj, (C.G.)
... Applicant (In Jail)
versus State Of Chhattisgarh Through S.H.O. P.S. Kusmi, District BalrampurCHANDRAKANT DEWANGAN Ramanjuganj, C.G. ... Respondent(s) Digitally signedby For Applicant : Mr. Shashikesh Yadav, Advocate CHANDRAKANT DEWANGANDate: For Respondent/State : Ms. Avelin Juneja Gambhir, Panel Lawyer 2026.09.17 12:52:51 +0530
Single Bench : Hon’ble Shri Justice Parth Prateem Sahu
Order on Board
16/09/2026
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the complainant sat in his vehicle; however, the accused persons allegedly pulled him out of the vehicle and assaulted him with fists and hands. On the basis of the said report, an FIR was registered against the applicant/accused for the offences punishable under Sections 296, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (B.N.S.). Subsequently, Section 109(1) of the B.N.S. was also added, and after completion of the investigation, the charge-sheet has been filed before the competent Court.
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Mahesh Gupta and Budhdev Gupta, have also been enlarged on bail by the Co-ordinate Bench of this Court in MCRC No. 6516/2026 vide order dated 18/08/2026, applicant is in jail since 22/06/2026 and also considering the fact that trial is likely to take some time for its conclusion, without commenting anything on the merits of the case, I am inclined to allow this bail application.
“ (i) The applicant shall file an undertaking to the effect that he shall not seek any adjournment on the dates fixed for evidence when the witnesses are present in Court. In case of default of this condition, it shall be open for the trial court to treat it as abuse of liberty of bail and pass orders in accordance with law.
(ii) The applicant shall remain present before the trial court on each date fixed, either personally or through his counsel. In case of his absence, without sufficient cause, the trial court may proceed against him/her under Section 269 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
(iii) In case, the applicant misuse the liberty of bail during trial and in order to secure his/her presence, proclamation under Section 84 of BNSS is issued and the applicant fails to appear before the court on the date fixed in such proclamation, then, the trial court shall initiate proceedings against his/her, in accordance with law, under Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
(iv) The applicant shall remain present, in person, before the trial court on the dates fixed for (i) opening of the case, (ii) framing of charge and (iii) recording of statement under Section 351 of BNSS. If in the opinion of the trial court absence of the applicant is deliberate or without sufficient cause, then it shall be open for the trial court to treat such default as abuse of liberty of bail and proceed against him/her in accordance with law.”
8. Office is directed to provide a certified copy of this order to the trial
Court concerned for necessary information and compliance forthwith.
Sd/(Parth Prateem Sahu) Judge
Chandrakant
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the applicant is entitled to regular bail in a case involving assault and provocation offences.
Whether it is appropriate to grant bail considering that other co-accused have already been enlarged on bail.
7 provisions across 5 enactments
Chhotelal Gupta
State Of Chhattisgarh
Parth Prateem Sahu
As recorded by the court registry
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