2026:CGHC:11163-DB NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRA No. 257 of 2018

1 - Om Prakash Sao, S/o Late Maksudan Sao, Aged About 50 Years, R/o Village Post Vasmani, Gaya Bihar, Present Address: Rajiv Nagar, Near B.C.G. School, Supela, District Durg Chhattisgarh.

--- Appellant versus

1 - State of Chhattisgarh Through: Station House Officer, Police Station: Supela District Durg Chhattisgarh.

--- Respondent(s)

With ACQA No. 28 of 2021

1 - State of Chhattisgarh Through The Incharge Police Station Supela, District Durg Chhattisgarh.

---Appellant Versus

1 - Om Prakash Sao S/o Late Maksudan Sao Aged About 50 Years R/o Village/ Post Vasmani, Gaya (Bihar)

Present Address- Rajiv Nagar, Near BCJ School, Supela, District Durg Chhattisgarh.

--- Respondent(s)

Hon'ble Smt. Justice Rajani Dubey Hon’ble Shri Justice Radhakishan Agrawal Judgment on Board Per Rajani Dubey, J.

09.03.2026

1. Since the aforesaid criminal appeal and acquittal appeal arise out of the same judgment, they are being heard together and decided by this common judgment.

2. The present Criminal Appeal No. 257 of 2018 and Acquittal Appeal No. 28 of 2021 arise out of the judgment dated 22.12.2017 passed by the learned Additional Session