2026:CGHC:19283-DB NAFR Digitaly signed by BABLU B R A A B JE L N U DRA R BH AJ A E N N A D R R K A AR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR BHANARKARDate:

2026.04.28 10:20:18 +0530 CRMP No. 2485 of 2025

1 - Shyam Soni S/o Shri Shivkumar Soni, Aged About 29 Years R/o- Dewangan Mohalla, Ganiyari (Wrongly Mentioned As- Gariyari In Cause Title), P.S. Kota, Distt. Bilaspur (C.G.)

2 - Sachin Sahu, S/o Prahlad Sahu, Aged About 29 Years R/o Village Samdil Police Station Takhatpur, District Bilaspur (C.G.)

3 - Shivkumar Soni, S/o Late Mahesh Ram Soni, Aged About 63 Years R/o Dewangan Mohalla, Ganiyari (Wrongly Mentioned As- Gariyari In Cause Title), P.S. Kota, Dist.- Bilaspur (C.G.)

4 - Mrs. Meena Soni, W/o Shivkumar Soni, Aged About 59 Years R/o Dewangan Mohalla, Ganiyari (Wrongly Mentioned As- Gariyari In Cause Title), P.S. Kota, Dist.- Bilaspur (C.G.)

5 - Shweta Soni, W/o. Sunil Soni Aged About 37 Years R/o- H.No. 211 B Type, Sector Balco Nagar, Police Station- Balco, District Korba (C.G.)

6 - Jyoti Soni W/o Prakash Soni, Aged About 36 Years R/o- G-6, District Hospital Campus Ramgarh, Mungeli, Police Station And District Mungeli (C.G.)

... Petitioner(s)

versus

1 - State Of Chhattisgarh Through P.S. Basna, District Mahasamund (C.G.)

2 - Smt. Archi Soni, D/o. Anil Soni, Aged About 21 Years R/o Near Chhoti Masjid, Basna, P.S. Basna, Distt. Mahasamund (C.G.)

... Respondent(s)

For Petitioner(s) : Mr.Akhtar Hussain, Advocate For Respondent : Mr.Shailendra Sharma, Panel Lawyer No.1-State For Respondent : Mr.Vikas Pandey, Advocate No.2 Hon’ble Mr. Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Ravindra Kumar Agrawal, Judge

Order on Board

Per Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice

27/04/2026

1. Heard Mr.Akhtar Hussain, learned counsel for the petitioners as well as Mr.Shailendra Sharma, learned Panel Lawyer appearing for respondent No.1/State and Mr.Vikas Pandey, learned counsel appearing for respondent No.2.

2. By this petition under Section 528 of the BNSS, the petitioners have prayed for the following relief(s):

“1. By quashing the Charge-sheet no. 190/2025 (prepared on 06.7.2025) filed on 21.07.2025 as well as the FIR no. 155/2025, under Section 74, 85, 296, 115(2), 351(2), 3(5), 316(2) of B.N.S. registered at Police Station Basna, District- Mahasamund (C.G.).

2. By quashing of Criminal proceeding and cognizance taken by the learned Trial Court, Basna (C.G.) dated 21.07.2025 in Criminal Case no. 1298/2025 pending before J.M.F.C., Basna, District- Mahasamund (C.G.), in the interest of justice.”

3. It is alleged that the complainant submitted a written complaint stating that her marriage with Shyam Soni (petitioner No.1) was solemnized on 12.12.2024. After the marriage, she went to reside at her matrimonial home located at village Ganiyari, Kota, Bilaspur. At the time of marriage, certain cash, jewellery, and household items were given by her family. Subsequent to the marriage, the complainant was subjected to demands for additional articles, including a car. It is stated that a vehicle was purchased in her name by her family; however, dissatisfaction was allegedly expressed and further demands were made. It is also alleged that she was subjected to physical and mental harassment by her husband and certain members of his family.

4. It is further alleged that on 12.02.2025, at about 10:00 P.M., an individual employed as a servant entered her room and behaved inappropriately with her. When she raised an alarm and informed her family members in the matrimonial home, she was allegedly subjected to verbal abuse, physical assault, and threats. It is alleged that on 13.02.2025, in the early hours of the morning, she was taken to her parental home. It is also alleged that threats were extended to her to deter her from reporting the incident, including threats relating to misuse of her personal information.

5. Upon receipt and examination of the complaint, the police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and initiated investigation into the matter a