Md Abdul Kalam Azad v. State Of West Bengal

26.07.2023 (D/L 22) Ct. No.29 Allowed (SKB) CRM (A) 2698 of 2023 In Re:- An application for anticipatory bail under section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in connection with Manikchak P.S. Case No.379 of 2023 dated 30.05.2023 under Sections 399/402 of the Indian Penal Code.

In the matter of : Md. Abul Kalam Azad ... Petitioner Mr. Rana Mukhopadhyay, Mr. Riddhiman Mukherjee ... for the petitioner Mr. Saibal Bapuli, ld. APP Mr. Ranadeb Sengupta ... for the State

1. Heard the learned Counsel for the parties.

2. The basis of implication of the present petitioner is stated to be the statement of the co-accused.

3. Regard being had to such facts and submissions, factum of permanent residence of the petitioner, nature of allegation, nature of evidence and substantial progress in investigation, it is directed that the petitioner shall be released on bail by the Arresting Officer in the event of his arrest in the aforesaid P.S. case on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.

4. Accordingly, the prayer for the anticipatory bail is allowed.

5. Within 21 days from today petitioner is directed to appear before the I.O. along with a server copy or certified copy of this order.

6. The application being CRM(A) 2698 of 2023 is disposed of.

7. The Arresting Officer is hereby directed to act upon the server copy of this order.

(Chitta Ranjan Dash, J.) (Partha Sarathi Sen, J.)