Synopsis

The applicant was implicated in an excise case involving seizure of 16.920 bulk litres of country‑made liquor from the residence of the main accused. No recovery was made from the applicant’s possession. He had been in custody since 08.01.2026. The charge sheet was filed, and a co‑accused (Jagdish Gaud) had already been granted bail by the same court. The High Court granted regular bail, invoking the principle of parity and considering the period of detention (about 3.5 months) and the likely delay in trial. Standard bail conditions were imposed.

Court: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur

Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice (Single Judge)

Date of Judgment: 29th April 2026

Citation: MCRC No.3930 of 2026 (2026:CGHC:19997)

Core Law: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 – Section 483 (regular bail); Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 – Sections 34(1), 34(2), 36; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 – Sections 111(2), 111(3)

1.  Heading of the judgment

High court of chhattisgarh at bilaspur

Mcrc no.3930 of 2026

Anjor das gayakwad (applicant) vs. State of chhattisgarh (respondent)

Coram: hon’ble mr. ramesh sinha, chief justice (single judge)

Date: 29th april, 2026

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