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CDJ 2026 SC 491 print Preview print Next print
Court : Supreme Court of India
Case No : Criminal Appeal No. of 2026 (Arising out of SLP (Crl.) No. 2304 of 2026)
Judges: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL & THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH
Parties : Ganesh Patil Versus State of Chhattisgarh
Appearing Advocates : For the Petitioner: ------ For the Respondent: -----
Date of Judgment : 20-03-2026
Head Note :-
Subject
Summary :-
1. Statutes / Acts / Rules Mentioned:
- None

2. Catch Words:
- Appeal
- Bail
- Investigation
- Cooperation
- Adjournment
- Set aside

3. Summary:
The appellant challenged the High Court’s judgment dated 03.12.2025 in MCRCA No.1858/2025. The Supreme Court issued notice, directed service, and set procedural timelines for affidavits and rejoinders. It directed that if the appellant were arrested under FIR No.257 of 2025, he be released on bail with conditions. The Court noted the appellant’s full cooperation, absence of witness intimidation, and the nature of the alleged crime. It allowed the appeal, confirmed the earlier order, and directed continued cooperation and regular reporting to the Investigating Officer. The impugned judgment was set aside, and any pending applications were disposed of.

4. Conclusion:
Appeal Allowed
Judgment :-

1. Leave granted.

2. The appellant challenges the judgment and order dated 03.12.2025 in MCRCA No.1858 of 2025 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur.

3. On 13.02.2026, this Court passed the following order:-

                   "1. The petitioner challenges the judgment and order dated 03.12.2025 in MCRCA No.1858/2025 titled "Ganesh Patil vs. State of Chhatisgarh" passed by the High Court of Chhatisgarh at Bilaspur.

                   2. Issue notice, returnable on 20.03.2026.

                   3. Dasti service, in addition, is permitted. Let steps for service be taken within one week.

                   4. Mr. Apoorv Shukla, learned Advocate-on-Record accepts notice on behalf of the State of Chhattisgarh.

                   5. Let counter affidavit be filed within two weeks. Rejoinder thereto, if any, be filed within one week thereafter.

                   6. In the event of arrest in connection with FIR No.257 of 2025 registered at Police Station Baikunthpur, District-Korea, the petitioner shall be released on bail on the appropriate terms and conditions as may be fixed by the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer.

                   7. The petitioner shall make himself available before the Investigating Officer on 20.02.2026 at 10:00 a.m. and on all such dates as he may be required.

                   8. Needless to add, till the investigation is not complete in all respects, the petitioner would fully cooperate, and if the challan/charge sheet is filed, he would maintain good conduct and not attempt to influence any of the witnesses in any manner till the completion of the trial."

4. We have heard learned counsel for the parties and also perused the materials available on record.

5. It is not in dispute that the conditions stand fully complied with; the appellant has cooperated during the investigation; he has not threatened or intimidated any of the witnesses; or has tried to influence the investigation in any manner.

6. We have noticed the nature of crime and the manner in which it was allegedly committed.

7. We allow the present appeal by confirming the order dated 13.02.2026, passed by this Court, with a direction to the appellant to continue to cooperate during the investigation/trial and not to take any unnecessary adjournment. Also, the appellant shall report before the Investigating Officer on every alternate Monday, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., till such time the investigation is complete in all respects.

8. If the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial Court feels that the investigation/trial is delayed on account of the appellant's conduct, it shall be open to the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial Court to take appropriate steps in accordance with the law, including cancellation of bail.

9. The impugned judgment and order dated 03.12.2025 is set aside.

10. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.
 
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