Debraj Barman v. The State Of West Bengal

14.05.2026 SL No.19 Court No.5 S.Gayen

IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA

CIRCUIT BENCH AT JALPAIGURI CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS JURISDICTION C.R.M.(A) 273 of 2026 In Re: An application for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with Mathabhanga Police Station Case No. 476 of 2025 dated 20.06.2025 under Sections 85/80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

-AndIn the matter of: Debraj Barman

...Petitioner

Mr. Hillol Saha Poddar Ms. Mousumi Das ...for the Petitioner

1. This instant application has been filed with a prayer for anticipatory bail.

2. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the petitioner is the brother-in-law of the deceased. He submits that the husband, father-in-law and the mother-in-law have already been arrested. He submits that the petitioner is no way connected in the present case, only on the basis of the alleged complaint of the relative of the deceased the police has initiated the case against the petitioner.

3. The Investigating Officer is present with the case diary.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the Investigating Officer and perused the case diary. This Court finds that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required.

5. In the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only), with one surety, to the satisfaction of the arresting officer and also

be subject to the conditions as laid down under Section 482(2) of BNSS.

6. Thus, the application for anticipatory bail being C.R.M. (A) 273 of 2026 stands disposed of.

7. The case diary is returned to the Investigating Officer. (Krishna Rao, J.)