Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha granted anticipatory bail to the applicant under Section 482 of the BNSS in a charge of triple talaq and criminal breach of peace arising from a matrimonial dispute.
Anticipatory bail allowed; on arrest, applicant to execute personal bond with one surety and submit ID proof.
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CGHC010293422026 2026:CGHC:35679
NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
MCRCA No. 1233 of 2026
VAIBHAV SINGH
Mohammad Asharaf S/o Bashir Raja, Aged About 38 Years R/o Abdul Kalam Nagar, Risda Road, Balodabazar Dist. Balodabazar - Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh ... Applicant
Digitally signed by VAIBHAV SINGH Date: 2026.08.13 11:08:47 +0530
versus
State Of Chhattisgarh Through City Kotawali, Balodabazar Dist. Balodabazar - Bhatapara Chhattisgarh ... Non-applicant
| For Applicant | : Mr. Waquar Naiyer, Advocate. |
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| For Non-Applicant/State | : Mr. Sourabh Sahu, Panel Lawyer. |
| For Objector | : Mr. Ramsajivan, Advocate. |
Hon'ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice
Order on Board
12.08.2026
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residing at her maternal home since 2025, and the applicant had approached the Pariwar Paramarsh Kendra on 27.02.2026 for reconciliation and to bring her back to the matrimonial home. It is further submitted that the mediation proceedings have failed and, during the course of such proceedings, the applicant has already paid an amount of Rs.50,000/- to the complainant. Learned counsel further submits that the applicant has never pronounced triple talaq upon the complainant and has no intention to dissolve the marriage, particularly as the parties have an 11-year-old son. The applicant is a permanent resident having landed property, there is no likelihood of his absconding, and he is ready to cooperate with the investigation and abide by all conditions imposed by this Hon’ble Court. Therefore, the applicant prays for grant of bail.
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(a) he shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such fact to the Court.
(b) he shall not act in any manner which will be prejudicial to fair and expeditious trial.
(c) he shall appear before the trial Court on each and every date given to him by the said Court till disposal of the trial.
(d) the applicant and the surety shall submit a copy of his adhaar card along with a coloured postcard full size photo having printed the adhaar number on it, which shall be verified by the trial Court.
Sd/(Ramesh Sinha) CHIEF JUSTICE
vaibhav
2 issues framed by the court
Whether anticipatory bail should be granted to the applicant apprehending arrest for offences under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act and BNS 2023 arising from matrimonial disput
Whether the fact that mediation failed and the applicant had already paid the complainant Rs.50,000/- impacts the grant of interim bail.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Vaibhav Singh
Ramesh Sinha
As recorded by the court registry
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