Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur (Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha)
Order Date: 07.07.2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Applicant Anand Basantilalji Chhajed, aged about 41, residing at Ward No. 11, Ashok Market, 2nd Floor, Nayapara, Raipur, Chhattisgarh; Respondent State of Chhattisgarh through Police Station Devendra Nagar, Raipur.
- Crime Details: Registered as Crime No. 0105/2026 under Section 306 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleges theft of gold jewellery from the shop "Anopchand Tilokchand Jewellers" located in Pandri.
- Gold Jewellery Stolen: Gold bangle (1 piece, 69.54 g), gold earrings (4 pairs, 8 pieces, 144.620 g), gold necklace (1 piece, 58.52 g), chain set (3 pieces, 24.520 g); total weight 297.20 g, valued at approximately Rs 30 lakh.
- Alleged Participants: Applicant (salesman for ~9 years) and employee Nitesh Mehta. The complaint, filed by shop owner Shreyansh Jain, states that the applicant disclosed that Nitesh Mehta had taken two pairs of gold earrings (74.58 g) but did not account for the remaining jewellery. Nitesh Mehta later absconded to his native village.
- Applicant’s Argument (Counsel Divy Jha): Claims false implication, asserts he disclosed movement of the jewellery, helped in recovery, has no criminal antecedent, and seeks anticipatory bail.
- State’s Argument (Counsel Nupur Trivedi): Emphasizes applicant’s role as salesman and the seriousness of the alleged embezzlement of Rs 30 lakh, opposing bail.
- Court’s Observations: Considers the nature and gravity of the offence, the material on record, and the applicant’s position as a salesman who allegedly defrauded his employer.
Final Outcome
- The anticipatory bail application of Anand Basantilalji Chhajed is rejected.
- Order signed by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and digitally signed by Vijay Bharat Rao Pekde on 08‑07‑2026 at 15:38:46 +0530.
Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Gold Theft, Criminal Procedure