Asrafun Sekh And ANR. v. State Of West Bengal

10.12.2024 tkm/ct 28 C.R.M. (A) 4247 of 2024 sl no. 50 In Re : An application for anticipatory bail under section 482 of BNSS 2023 in connection with Chapra P.S Case no. 878 of 2024 dated 25.8.2024 under sections 140(2) of BNS 2023 Allowed and In Re : Asrafun Sekh & Anr.

...... petitioners Mr. S Majumder ...... for the petitioners Mr. Debasish Roy, ld PP Ms. Amita Gaur Ms. Wahid Ahmed ...... for the State

1. Petitioners submit victim had taken money from various villagers. Over this issue there was a commotion. A false criminal case has been registered. They pray for anticipatory bail.

2. Learned lawyer for the State opposes the prayer.

3. We have considered the materials on record including the statement of the victim. He alleged that he along with others had given money to one Miaj Ali Khan. Over this issue villagers had detained him and demanded money. Profile of the allegation shows that the dispute arose over money being handed over to Miaz Ali Khan, an agent for going abroad. Victim was detained for recovery of the money.

4. Under such circumstances, we are of the opinion custodial interrogation for progress of investigation is not necessary and they may be granted anticipatory bail.

5. Accordingly, we direct that in the event of arrest, the petitioners shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs. 10,000/- each with two sureties of like amount each, Signed By :

TAMAL KRISHNA MANDAL High Court of Calcutta 12 th of December 2024 04:28:58 PM

to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer and also subject to the conditions as laid down under section 482(2) of BNSS 2023.

6. Petitioners shall appear before the jurisdictional court and pray for regular bail within four weeks from date.

7. The application being CRM (A) 4247 of 2024 is disposed of. (Gaurang Kanth , J.) (Joymalya Bagchi, J.) Signed By :

TAMAL KRISHNA MANDAL High Court of Calcutta 12 th of December 2024 04:28:58 PM