X X X X X X v. The State Of West Bengal And ANR

10.03.2025 Sl. No.13 akd [ALLOWED] C. R. M. (A) 732 of 2025 In Re: An application for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed on 12.02.2025 in connection with Kolaghat Police Station Case No.111 of 2024 dated 13.02.2024 under Sections 363/365/34 of the Indian Penal Code. (G.R. Case No.454 of 2024) And In Re: XXX ... ... Petitioner Mr. Arup Kumar Bhowmick ... ... for the petitioner Ms. Sreyashee Biswas Ms. Kanchan Roy ... ... for the State 1.

Statement of the victim is placed on record. In her statement she states she had eloped with the petitioner and the parties are living together as husband and wife. A child has been born to the couple. 2.

Though victim is a minor, in view of the aforesaid peculiar facts and circumstances, we are of the opinion no worthwhile purpose will be served in committing the petitioner to custody. 3.

Accordingly, we direct in the event of arrest, the accused/petitioner, be released on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only), with two sureties of like amount each, to the satisfaction of the arresting officer and also subject to the conditions as laid down under Section 482(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and on further condition that the petitioner shall appear before the jurisdictional court and pray for regular bail within four weeks from date.

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The application for anticipatory bail is, thus, disposed of. (Gaurang Kanth, J.) (Joymalya Bagchi, J.)