Santanu Pal @ Paul v. State Of West Bengal

04.10.2023 D/L 29 Ct. No.29 (Allowed) (SKB) CRM (A) 4023 of 2023 In Re:- An application for anticipatory bail under section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in connection with Bhadreswar P. S. Case No.421 of 2023 dated 24.08.2023 under Sections 341/325/379 of the Indian Penal Code (G.R. Case No.1524 of 2023). In the matter of : Santanu Pal @ Paul ... Petitioner Mr. Sanjoy Sarkar, Mr. Rahul Chachan ... for the petitioner Mr. Abhra Mukherjee, Mr. Dipankar Mahata ... for the State

1. Heard learned advocates for the parties.

2. Perused the materials as available in the CD. There is allegation against the petitioner that the present petitioner has snatched Rs.400/- from the pocket of the informant. It is submitted by learned advocate for the petitioner that there is no record of past criminal antecedent of the petitioner.

3. Regard being had to such facts and submissions, 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 by the Arresting Officer in the event of his arrest in the G.R. Case No.1524 of 2023 arising out of 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 applications being CRM(A) 4023 of 2023 is disposed of.

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

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