Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur

Order Date: 08/07/2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Applicant – Dharmendra Kumar Banjare, resident of Raipur, Chhattisgarh; Non‑Applicant – State of Chhattisgarh represented by Station House Officer, Police Station Vaishali Nagar, Supela, Bhilai, Durg district. Objector – represented by Advocate Abhyuday Tripathi.
  • Crime Details: Crime No.128/2026 registered at Police Station Vaishali Nagar, District Durg under Sections 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
  • Allegations: The complainant, Jaideep Kanda, filed an FIR on 30‑03‑2026 alleging that the applicant, in connivance with co‑accused Akriti Sharma, induced him to invest money on the false pretext that investment in "AMS Solution Company" would yield high returns – specifically a 10% monthly return and doubling of the amount within three months. An initial amount of Rs.8 lakh was taken, of which Rs.1,75,000 was returned intermittently to build confidence. Subsequently, the complainant invested a further total of Rs.38,25,000, transferred in the name of Abhay Kumar Gupta, purported founder and director of M/s R.V. Groups, with the promise of doubling the amount in three months. The amount was not returned, leading to the filing of the complaint and the bail application.
  • Prosecution Position: The prosecution contended that the applicant played a role in the fraudulent inducement and collection of the money.
  • Defense Position: Counsel for the applicant argued that the applicant had no direct involvement, that the complainant voluntarily invested his own funds, and that the allegations were baseless. It was highlighted that co‑accused directors and partners had already been granted bail in related matters (MCRC Nos.6195/2025 & 6293/2025).
  • Court Observations: The Court noted that the charge sheet had been filed, the applicant had no criminal antecedents, had been in custody since 31‑03‑2026, and that the trial was likely to take time. The principle of parity with co‑accused already on bail was emphasized.

Final Outcome

  • The Court ordered that Dharmendra Kumar Banjare be released on bail upon furnishing a personal bond with two sureties, subject to the following conditions:

1. The applicant must file an undertaking not to seek adjournments when witnesses are present; default may be treated as abuse of liberty of bail.

2. The applicant must appear before the trial court on each date fixed, either personally or through counsel; absence without sufficient cause may lead to proceedings under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

3. If the applicant misuses bail and fails to appear after a proclamation under Section 84 of BNSS, the trial court may initiate proceedings under Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

4. The applicant must be present in person for the dates of opening of the case, framing of charge, and recording of statement under Section 351 of BNSS; deliberate absence may be treated as abuse of liberty of bail.

  • The Office is directed to send a certified copy of this order to the trial court for necessary information and compliance.

Topics: Bail, Fraud Investigation, Criminal Procedure