Madhabi Barman v. Thestate Of West Bengal

THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA CIRCUIT BENCH AT JALPAIGURI 22.01.2025. C.R.M. (DB) 22 of 2025 6/tkm In Re:- An application for bail under Section 483 of BNSS 2023 in connection with Sitalkuchi PS case no.394 of 2024 dated 16.8.2024 under section 103(4) of BNS 2023 and In the matter of : Madhabi Barman ... Petitioner Mr. Hillol Saha Podder ...for the Petitioner Mr. A S Chakraborty, ld APP Mr. Kallol Nag ...for the State.

1. Petitioner contends she has been falsely implicated in the case. There is no direct evidence that she murdered the victim. Investigation is complete. She is in custody for 157 days. She prays for bail.

2. Learned lawyer for the State opposes the prayer.

3. We have considered the materials on record including the statement of the deceased's wife. Deceased had illicit relation with the petitioner. At the time of incident he was at her residence and his dead body was recovered therefrom. Post mortem doctor opined death was due to smothering.

4. In light of the incriminating facts and gravity of offence we are not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

5. Accordingly, prayer for bail is rejected. (Gaurang Kanth,J.) (Joymalya Bagchi, J.)