Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur
Order Date: 05/11/2026
Case Overview
- Applicant: Chandrashekhar Rathore, 29‑year‑old, son of Uttam Rathore, resident of Bandhua Para, Saragaon, Janjgir‑Champa, employed as Executive (Liaison) with Champions Ceramics Private Limited for approximately three months.
- Respondent: State of Chhattisgarh, represented by Officer‑in‑Charge, Police Station Champa, Janjgir‑Champa.
- Criminal proceeding: Crime No. 521/2026 under Section 306 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2026 (theft). The FIR alleges that between 24‑09‑2026 and 26‑09‑2026, Rs 10,00,000 was stolen from the drawer of the office chamber of Champions Ceramics Pvt Ltd.
- Allegations: The complainant placed the cash in the drawer; upon return the amount was missing. The FIR names an unknown person; the State counsel cited a statement by Mahesh Kumar Sharma, the firm’s accountant, indicating awareness of the cash.
- Applicant’s position: Denies involvement, asserts innocence, notes lack of specific overt act, no prior criminal record, and willingness to cooperate with police.
- Counsel submissions: Applicant’s counsel (Ashutosh Mishra) argued innocence and cooperation; State counsel (Evleen Juneja) opposed bail, relying on the accountant’s statement and the theft facts.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after considering submissions, granted the anticipatory bail application.
- Conditions: Applicant must execute a personal bond of Rs 25,000 with an equal surety; appear for interrogation as required; refrain from influencing witnesses; not act prejudicially to a fair trial; and appear before the trial court on all dates until disposal.
Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Theft, Criminal Procedure