Manas Pusti v. State Of West Bengal

C.R.M. (A) 2781 of 2023 07.08.2023 ML. 36 Court No. 29 Sourav (Allowed) In Re: - An application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in connection with Marishda Police Station Case No. 80 of 2023 dated 26.04.2023 under Sections 354C/354D/386/509/120B IPC (corresponding to G.R. Case No. 1075 of 2023).

And In the matter of: Sri Manas Pusti ....petitioner.

Mr. Amitabha Ghosh Mr. Madan Mohan Roy ...for the petitioner.

Mr. Neguive Ahmed Ms. Ayantika Ray ...for the State.

1. Heard learned Counsel for the parties.

2. Though there is some allegation against the principal accused viz., Biswajit Gonjan, he is stated to be released on regular bail in the meantime. So far as the present petitioner is concerned, we do not find any substantive allegation against him to constitute the aforesaid offences.

3. Investigation is stated to have progressed substantially.

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

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

this order.

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

7. The application being CRM (A) 2781 of 2023 is disposed of.

8. The I.O. is hereby directed to act upon the server copy of this order, if required.

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