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2026 Supreme(Online)(SC) 244

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
VIKRAM NATH, SANDEEP MEHTA, JJ
DEVKUMAR SURYAVANSHI – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF CHHATTISGARH – Respondent
Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 255/2026

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr. Manish Kumar Gupta, Ms. Harshita, Mr. Akash Singh, Mr. Chandan Kumar Singh, Ms. Sangita Gupta
For the Respondents: Mr. Vinayak Sharma, Mr. Ravinder Kumar Yadav, Mr. Kshitiz Aggarwal, Mr. Yashvardhan Shah

The Supreme Court grants bail considering the duration of incarceration and the need for cooperation during the trial.

Headnote:In this matter, the Court examined the conditions for granting bail under the relevant provisions and noted that the petitioner has been incarcerated since 16.05.2025. The Court determined that the bail should be granted considering the facts presented. The key issue was whether the period of incarceration warranted release. The Court held that the petitioner shall be released on bail provided the Trial Court imposes appropriate terms and conditions. The Court advised that if the petitioner delays the trial, the matter could be recalled. Accordingly, the petition was disposed of with further instructions.

Table of Content
1. court's procedural context (Para 1)
2. conditions for granting bail (Para 2)
3. terms of release and cooperation (Para 3 , 4 , 5)
4. disposal of petition (Para 6)

ORDER

1. Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the material placed on record.

2. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, i.e. since 16.05.2025, we are inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

3. Accordingly, in the facts and circumstances of the case, we direct that the petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Trial Court in connection with Crime No. 276 of 2025 dated 15.05.2025, registered at Police Station Seepat, District Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.

4. It goes without saying that the petitioner will extend all co-operation during the investigation/trial.

5. In the event the Trial Court or the State finds that the petitioner is delaying the conclusion of trial, it will be open for them to approach this Court for recall of this order.

6. The Special Leave Petition and pending application(s) are disposed of accordingly.

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2026 Supreme(Online)(SC) 244

SUPREME COURT OF INDIAVIKRAM NATH, SANDEEP MEHTA, JJDEVKUMAR SURYAVANSHI – AppellantVersusSTATE OF CHHATTISGARH – RespondentPetition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 255/2026

The Supreme Court grants bail considering the duration of incarceration and the need for cooperation during the trial.

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
VIKRAM NATH, SANDEEP MEHTA, JJ
DEVKUMAR SURYAVANSHI – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF CHHATTISGARH – Respondent
Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 255/2026