The court granted bail considering the appellant's age, custody duration, and the nature of the offences.

ORDER

1. Leave granted.

2. Heard learned counsel for the parties.

3. This appeal arises from an order dated 13^th October, 2025 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur rejecting the regular bail prayer of the appellant in connection with First Information Report (FIR) No.288 of 2025, registered at Police Station Bhatapara (City), District Baloda – Bazar, Bhatapara, Chhatisgarh.

4. The submission of the learned counsel for the appellant is that the appellant is a young boy aged about 21 years and he has been in custody for last nearly eight months. It has also been submitted that co-accused have been admitted to bail.

5. The Learned counsel for the State has opposed the prayer for bail.

6. Having regard to the nature of offences as also the tender age of the accused and the period of incarceration, we are of the view that the appellant is entitled to be released on bail, pending trial.

7. The appeal is, accordingly, allowed. The order of the High Court rejecting the bail prayer of the appellant is set aside.

8. The appellant shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the trial court may deem fit to impose in the facts and circumstances of the case.

9. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.

ORDER

1. Leave granted.

2. The appeal is allowed in terms of the signed order which is placed on the file.

3. The operative part of the signed order reads thus:

“7. The appeal is, accordingly, allowed. The order of the High Court rejecting the bail prayer of the appellant is set aside.

8. The appellant shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the trial court may deem fit to impose in the facts and circumstances of the case.”

4. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.