Rathin Roy v. The State Of West Bengal

31.7.2024 Ct. No. 6 SL No. 50 S. De / Tanmoy C.R.M. (DB) 2208 of 2024 In the matter of : Rathin Roy Ms. Minoti Gomes ...for the petitioner Mr. Avishak Sinha Mr. Rahul Gangully ...for the State Mr. D. Samanta ...for the de facto complainant

1. Petitioner submits co-accused Jhuman Roy and Anil Roy have been enlarged on bail. He is in custody for more than 4 months. He prays for bail.

2. Learned advocate for the State submits the firearm used to murder the victim was recovered from the petitioner.

3. Learned advocate for the de facto complainant also opposes the bail prayer.

4. Statement of witness shows petitioner is the principal accused who shot at the victim. Firearm used to murder the victim was recovered from his possession. He does not stand on the same footing with Jhuman Roy and Anil Roy who have been enlarged on bail.

5. Under such circumstances and in view of the gravity of the offence, we are not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

6. The application for bail, is thus rejected. (Gaurang Kanth, J.) (Joymalya Bagchi, J.) Signed By :

SANDIP DE High Court of Calcutta 5 th of August 2024 03:23:30 PM